The next regular election for the South Suburban Parks and Recreation Board of Directors will be held on May 3, 2022. Three Board positions will be filled, each to serve a three-year term.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official (DEO) before 5 pm on Feb. 25, 2022.

Residents may vote in person at the South Suburban Sports Complex or Goodson Recreation Center, or by absentee ballot. Applications for absentee ballots for the May 3 election must be submitted to the DEO by close of business on Tuesday, April 26.

Important Election Dates:

• January 1, 2022: First day Self Nomination and Acceptance Forms can be filed with the DEO
• February 25, 2022 (5 pm): Last day Self Nomination and Acceptance Forms can be filed with the DEO
• February 28, 2022 (5 pm): Last Day to file Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-in Candidate with DEO
• March 18, 2022: UOCAVA Ballot mailing begins
• April 4, 2022: Absentee Ballot mailing begins
• April 26, 2022: Last day to request an Absentee Ballot
• May 3, 2022 (7 am – 7 pm): Election Day

More information including polling locations, voter eligibility, and instructions for receiving an absentee ballot is available at ssprd.org/election.