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The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago and Naperville’s Fry Family YMCA are urging the Naperville Park District to not pursue a referendum for the March 2026 ballot, citing possible duplication of services and affordability concerns for residents.

As part of its efforts, the YMCA sent a letter asking the park district to pause its referendum plans. The YMCA has also created a website to help communicate its stance with others, which includes a section where residents can send a letter opposing the referendum.

“The Y Naperville hasn’t been in a position like this before,” said Erika Wood, executive director of the Fry Family YMCA. “The reason for us to do this is we feel like it’s important that we shared that we want to collaborate, that we want to

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