Board of Commissioners

About The Board

Palatine Park District is governed by a Board of five Park Commissioners elected at large by the electors residing within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Park District. The term of a Commissioner’s office is six years. Commissioners are elected at consolidated elections held on the first Tuesday of the month of April in odd numbered years. Mid-term vacancies are filled in accordance with the terms of the Illinois Park Code and the Illinois Election Code. Election information for April 1, 2025

The Board of Commissioners shall determine by policy the effective management and operations of the District and employ the professional services of an Executive Director to implement and report to the Board the effectiveness of these efforts and policies in the delivery of park and recreation services to the residents of the District.

Attendees will need to adhere to all Public Comment Protocols during board meetings. Find the Spokesperson Registration Form here.

Terry Ruff

Board President

Elected Term: 2019-2025

Jennifer Rogers

Vice-President

Elected Term: 2023-2029

Greg Sammons

Commissioner

Elected Term: 2021-2027

Joe Petricca

Commissioner

Elected Term: 2021-2027

Susan Gould

Commissioner

Elected Term: 2019-2025