Late Tuesday night (3/3/15), the IEA’s lawyer received notice from the College’s attorney that CODAA will now be allowed to hold our Candidate’s Forum scheduled for Weds, March 11th. The College’s attorney cited a 2011 letter provided by the Village Attorney for Downers Grove from the Illinois Attorney General’s office that “does not interpret a candidates forum that is neutral to any specific candidate to be a prohibited political activity under the Village’s Ethics Policy.” Based on this, the College’s attorney reversed his recommendation and the College has decided the Candidate Forum may take place.
Your CODAA officers fought hard for the right to provide this non-partisan, educational and informational Candidate Forum. We also thank the IEA for its efforts on our behalf and appreciate the support received from CODFA and others who condemned the cancellation of the forum. Please make every effort to attend all or part of the forum to hear the candidates whose decision, if elected, may impact us all. The forum will be held on Wednesday, March 11th, from 3:00 – 6:00 PM in the Turner Conference Center, Room 2000 SRC.