On Thursday, November 12, 2020, at the monthly Ela Township Board Meeting, the Ela Township Board voted to approve the fiscal year 2021-2022 property tax levy to remain flat. This means that Ela Township will levy for a 0% property tax increase over the prior 2019-2020 fiscal year. Ela Township, like many other townships throughout … Continued
On November 3, 2020, voters made a historic decision to approve the referendum to abolish the Road District in Ela Township. The Road District presently serves up to 23.5 miles of roads in unincorporated Ela Township and another 80+ miles of roads through intergovernmental agreements with other municipalities via its Highway Department. The Road District provides public works related services for four municipalities served within Ela Township … Continued
On Thursday, August 13, 2020, the Ela Township Board voted 4-1 to approve a resolution to place a proposition on the November 3, 2020, ballot asking voters if the Road District in the Township of Ela should be abolished and consolidated with the Township of Ela. Presently, these are two separate government entities and taxing … Continued
On July 9, 2020, at a Special Board Meeting, the Ela Township Supervisor Gloria Palmblad, including other members of the Ela Township Board presented a select group of graduating Lake Zurich High School seniors with $1,500.00 scholarships toward their continuing education. Scholarship dollars are 100% funded solely by Township permit fees assessed at the Knigge … Continued
In a continued effort to support the needs of older adults living within Ela Township, and in compliance with current social distancing guidelines, the Ela 55+ staff has implemented an affordable curbside meal pickup option for Ela 55+ members who would usually enjoy meals at the Ela Eatery at the Ela Township Community Center. The … Continued
