Board of Trustees

There are four 4-year full-term seats up for election in 2025.

When & Where to File
Nomination papers are filed Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - Monday, November 18, 2024 with the Library's Administration Department during normal office hours (9am - 5pm M-F).

Simultaneous Filing Lottery Notice - 1st Day

Election Filing Information & Packets: 
2025 Petition Packet
Circulation Period August 20 - November 18. Signature Requiment: 50

Helpful Websites:
Lake County Clerk's Office
2025 Candidate's Guide
Notary Services @ the Library

Board Roles & Responsibilities

Board meetings are normally held in-person on the third Tuesday of each month at 6pm in Meeting Room A at the Ela Area Public Library. See the schedule below for exact dates.

No meetings are held in August and December.

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