Board of Commissioners

Sandwich Park District governing body is a separate governing unit which levies its own tax to provide park facilities and recreation for the residents of the district.

Innovative leadership starts with our community elected, seven member Board of Commissioners. Members of the Board are elected to six (6) year terms and serve without compensation.

Sandwich Park District Vacancy on Board of Directors

The Sandwich Park District would like to announce that petitions are available for Sandwich residents who are interested in running for election to the Board of Directors in April, 2019. The Park district is seeking candidates for two positions on the ballot for openings on its seven-member Board.

Park District Board members, called Commissioners, are elected in the Spring elections alternately every two years. These are unpaid volunteer positions. The purpose of the Park Board is to develop official policies of the Park District and to oversee all activities carried out by its Director and other staff. One stipulation on Board membership is that any candidate must be a registered voter living within the Sandwich city limits (because the Park District boundaries are the same as the city) for at least a year. 

Any community member who might be interested in running to fill an open spot is encouraged to contact Mike McCann, Park District Director at 815-786-8044 or any current Board member listed on our website at www.sandwichparkdistrict.org.  Petitions are available at the Park District office in the David A. Francis Community Center in Knights Park at 1001 N. Latham Street and may be returned there when completed. The final due date for completed petitions is Monday, December 17.  

The Park Board meets at 6:30 PM on the second Wednesday of each month, and any interested parties are encouraged to attend a meeting to see what business is conducted. Please call the office or check the website to confirm meeting dates and times.