Three Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners seats are open for challengers in the April 6, 2027, Consolidated Election.

The seats are held by Commissioners Chris Jacks, Rich Janor and John Risvold, whose terms expire that month. Newly elected commissioners will serve four-year terms. Residents who want to run face a tight timeline to get their paperwork in.

The filing period runs Monday, Nov. 16, through Friday, Nov. 20, and then reopens Monday, Nov. 23, according to the Naperville Park District. The final deadline is 5 p.m. on Nov. 23.

What candidates need to file

Candidates must submit three items during the filing period:

  • A Statement of Candidacy
  • A receipt from the DuPage County Clerk showing they filed a Statement of Economic Interests
  • Non-Partisan Petition sheets

Papers can be mailed or filed in person with local election official Marissa Kula at the Park District Administration Building, 320 W. Jackson Ave. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the filing period, except on the final day, when hours shift to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Who can run

Candidates must be a registered voter and a Naperville Park District resident for at least one year before the election. The Park District advises candidates to consult the Election Code, the State Board of Elections 2027 Candidate's Guide and legal counsel on eligibility requirements.

Who holds the seats now

Jacks, a 16-year Naperville resident, was elected to the board in 2023. He works as a program manager in information technology and has served two terms on the Naperville Historic Preservation Commission, according to the Park District's board page.

Janor was first elected in 2011 and re-elected three times. He served two terms as board president. He is the founder and president of Game Day USA, a Naperville-based sports event management company.

Risvold was elected in 2023. He is a personal injury lawyer and partner with the Collins Law Firm, P.C.

The remaining four commissioners, Rhonda Ansier, Aishwarya Balakrishna, Leslie Ruffing and Alison Thompson, were elected in 2025 and serve through 2029.

What else is on the April ballot

The April 6 Consolidated Election will also include races for Naperville mayor and City Council, four school boards serving Naperville and the College of DuPage Board of Trustees, Positively Naperville reported.

Residents with questions about filing can contact Kula at [email protected] or 630-848-3509.

City Hall week ahead

  • Thursday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m.: Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners meeting at Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive. The board will discuss the proposed 2027 budget.