Forest Preserve Board of Commissioners
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Commissioners whose members represent one of six districts, with the City of Elmhurst in District 2, and a President elected by the county at large.
DuPage County Board
The County of DuPage is governed by an elected 19-member Board whose members represent six districts, with the City of Elmhurst in District 1 (north) and District 2 (south).
Park Board of Commissioners
The Elmhurst Park District is a separate property tax-levying governing unit under the leadership of a seven-member Board of Commissioners whose community-elected members serve six-year terms.
Library Board of Trustees
The Elmhurst Public Library is governed by a nine-member citizen Board of Trustees whose members are appointed for three-year terms beginning July 1 by the Mayor with the consent of the Elmhurst City Council.
City of Elmhurst
The City of Elmhurst is committed to provide responsive and superior governmental services in an environment of respect in order to protect and enhance the quality of life of those who live, work, visit, and conduct business in our community.
Voter Information
Except for 28 days prior to an election, Elmhurst residents may register to vote at any time at the City Clerk’s Office, Elmhurst City Hall, 209 North York Street, on Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Postal Services
A self-supporting federal agency, the United States Postal Service uses revenue from the sales of stamps and products, not tax dollars, to pay expenses.
Townships
Elmhurst residents are served by two township governments, York and Addison, which provide services mandated by the state and approved by their board of trustees
State
Illinois became a state on December 3, 1818, was the 21st state to enter the Union and is now the fifth most populous state in the country with almost 12.9 million people.
Federal
The United States of America is a federal republic composed of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories and various possessions.