Referendum Planning - A Systems Approach
October 7, 2009 – 7:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
| Dr. Bud DesCarpentrie & Mr. Robert Gerry Referendum Consultants Speer Financial, Inc. |
Mr. Jim Ferolo, Esq. Mr. Donald Renner, Esq. Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins P: 312-3984-6400 jferolo@@ktjlaw.com drenner@@ktjlaw.com |
Ms. Vicki Mayes Executive Director Urbana Park District P: 217-367-1536 vmayes@urbanaparks.org |
Mr. David Phillips Senior Vice President Speer Financial, Inc. P: 312-780-2280 dphillips@speerfinancial.com |
| The Food 7:30-7:45 |
Coffee, Rolls and Conversation. Materials Distributed |
| The Vote Bob 7:45-8:15 |
Setting the background for the glorious enterprise of public questions |
| The Mindset Bud 8:15-9:15 |
Establishing the comprehensive planning perspective |
| The Specifics Bob 9:15-10:00 |
Identifying the very detailed – steps to implement a highly organized referendum SYSTEM |
| The Quick Break 10:00-10:05 |
Stretch, food, drink, facilities |
| The Laws Don 10:05-10:45 |
Legal Issues |
| The Experience Vicki 10:45-11:15 |
War stories from a recent referendum |
| The Trends & Policy Issues Dave 11:15-12:00 |
What's happened before? What do I learn from that? |
| The Conclusion 12:00-12:15 |
Wrapping-up the session by sharing questions and suggestions |
| By the end of the session, each participant will have a workbook filled with specific action steps to guide the implementation of an individual referendum. | |
| Map to Glen Ellyn Park District – Spring Avenue Center | |
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