Title
Ordinance amending an ordinance establishing precinct boundaries.
Staff Summary
* Lake County's precinct boundaries of its 415 voting precincts in 18 townships are established to balance population among the various precincts and to follow legislative district boundary lines as nearly as practicable in order to minimize ballot style splits in a precinct.
* Adjustments to the boundaries of Benton Township precincts 54 would eliminate a ballot style split.
* Adjustments to the boundaries of Zion Township precincts 403 would eliminate a ballot style split.
* Property set forth on Exhibit A should be moved from precinct 54 to precinct 403 to eliminate a ballot style split caused by an annexation to the City of Zion. The changing of the precinct line will not cause a change in polling place. Voters will remain voting at North Point Christian Church.
* A list of addresses and Property Identification Numbers (PIN) of affected properties is attached.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Lake County has 415 voting precincts in 18 townships; and,
WHEREAS, precinct boundaries are established to balance population among the various precincts and to follow legislative district boundary lines as nearly as practicable in order to minimize ballot style splits in a precinct: and,
WHEREAS, adjustments to precinct boundaries for Benton Township Precincts 54 would eliminate a ballot style split; and,
WHEREAS, adjustments to precinct boundaries for Zion Township Precincts 403 would eliminate a ballot style split; and,
WHEREAS, adjusting the existing boundaries will establish boundaries which are consistent with statutory requirements and County Board policy; and,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, the attached Exhibit A sets forth the property affected by the precinct movement for precinct 54 to precinct 403. The changing of the precinct line will not cause a change in polling place. Each voter shall receive a new Certificate of Regi...
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