Trip to Atlanta, Georgia for $19,330

Oak Brook Park District Commissioners and Staff took a trip to Atlanta, Georgia, to attend a conference in October 2024.

Commissioner President Sharon Knitter, Commissioner Lara Suleiman, and Commissioner Ivana Kelley attended. Cost to taxpayers: $5,708.

Seven Park District Staff personnel also attended. Cost to taxpayers: $13,622.

Total Cost for ten people to go on the Atlanta, Georgia trip is: $19,330.

Commissioner President Sharon Knitter, Commissioner Lara Suleiman and Commissioner Ivana Kelley with seven Park District staff go out to lunch at Cuts Steakhouse in Atlanta, Georgia. The total bill was $446.91. The per person cost was $44.69.

Per Park District policy, the maximum reimbursable rate for lunch is $25 a person. A download link to the travel meal reimbursement policy is below. All this is charged to and paid for by the Oak Brook Park District, our tax dollars.

The policy was received via a FOIA request. Download the Park District Policy: 2.23 Travel Expense & Reimbursement Procedure For Officers And Employees

Here are the actual expenses incurred by the Park District staff for the Atlanta, Georgia trip.