ELECTIONS AND REFERENDA

Over nearly 50 years, Whitt Law LLC has represented some of the fastest growing school districts in Illinois and, at times, the nation. We are veterans of the election process for the increase of tax rates, as well as the authorization for construction of facilities and bond issues to pay for them. Our referenda experience has resulted in the issuance of well over $1 billion in school building bonds and the construction of more than 75 new schools.

INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION

Today, it is more common than ever for school districts to partner with cities, villages, park districts, library districts, community colleges and counties to best meet the needs of their respective constituents at a savings for taxpayers. Whitt Law LLC is an experienced ally, uniquely suited to foster cooperation and association between school districts and other local governments.

OMA AND FOIA

The Illinois Open Meetings Act was enacted to ensure that the people are informed of the conduct of their business by public officials. Our state requires that deliberations and actions of public bodies be taken openly. Closed meetings are allowed only in specific limited instances. The Freedom of Information Act, which mandates public access to government documents, has the same purpose of keeping the people informed. Whitt Law LLC regularly provides guidance and counsel to school boards and FOIA officers in their efforts to be compliant with both the OMA and the FOIA.