Some information about the $68 Million referendum I recently

mentioned.

I do not know if the property at 1000 Plainfield /

Naperville Rd would qualify for acquisition but I believe this

referendum deserves your support.

Doug Dallmer

In 1997 DuPage County residents passed a $75 million bond

referendum to protect open space; nearly 1,000 acres were

purchased. We have the opportunity to protect more of our natural

resources by voting for a second forest preserve open space and

preserve improvement bond referendum on November the 7th.

For only $3.57 for each $100,000 of home market value per year,

this $68 million referendum will allow the forest preserve district to

purchase an additional 500-600 acres of land and qualify us for

future matching grant funds to protect even more. Other benefits

include continuing restoration of wildlife habitats, constructing and

improving trails, recreational areas, and other public use facilities.

For a home valued at $300,000 that's .89¢ per month!

Open space provides the opportunity for everyone to enjoy the

natural beauty of DuPage County through hiking, biking, fishing,

canoeing, bird watching and a myriad of other activities. Even if

you don't participate in these activities, open space works for you by

providing clean air, clean water and beautiful views.

Protected open space does not raise our property taxes to support

related infrastructure demands which means that protected open

space is the ultimate tax cap. Open space in our county increases the

value of all property.

DuPage County's natural areas cannot be replaced, only preserved.

Please join us in protecting our natural assets by voting "yes" for the

DuPage County Forest Preserve open space and preserve

improvement bond referendum on November the 7th.