Village of Franklin Park — Planting of Fruit Trees (Cook County)

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026 · Franklin Park voters

What it does
Shall the Village of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois, prohibit the planting of fruit bearing trees on private property as part of the Village’s Rodent Abatement Program?
A YES vote means
Franklin Park would prohibit planting fruit-bearing trees on private property as part of its Rodent Abatement Program.
A NO vote means
Franklin Park would not prohibit planting fruit-bearing trees on private property.
Needed to pass
A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.
Left–right lean
Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Village of Franklin Park mean?
Franklin Park would prohibit planting fruit-bearing trees on private property as part of its Rodent Abatement Program.
What does a NO vote on Village of Franklin Park mean?
Franklin Park would not prohibit planting fruit-bearing trees on private property.
How many votes does Village of Franklin Park need to pass?
A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.
Should I vote yes or no on Village of Franklin Park?
SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.
When is the vote?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.

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