City of Aurora

vote for 1 to serve a full 4 year term

will be reduced to 2 candidates as a result of the February 25 Primary Election

John Laesch

Official Website: johnforaurora.com

Political Experience

  • (2023-Present) City of Aurora Alderman At-Large
  • (2022) Candidate (D) for Illinois Democratic Party State Central Committee District 14 - lost to Kevin "Duffy" Blackburn (D)
  • (2021) Candidate for City of Aurora Mayor - lost to Richard C. Irvin
  • (2015-2019) East Aurora School District 131 Board of Education
  • (2008) Candidate (D) for Illinois 14th Congressional District - lost to Bill Foster (D) in primary
  • (2006) Candidate (D) for Illinois 14th Congressional District - lost to Dennis Hastert (R)

Self-Profile

submitted on 02/08/2025

Your Civic Involvement
  • I served from 1996-1999 with the United States Navy as an intelligence analyst in the Middle East.
  • I graduated from Waubonsee Community College (1999) and Illinois State University (2003)
  • I helped workers to organize a union at ATMI Precast as a volunteer organizer with Northern Illinois Jobs with Justice (NIJWJ) and provided community support when they were locked out, resulting in better paying jobs and benefits for nearly 100 workers.
  • I worked with NIJWJ again in (2014) to defeat an application by K12 Inc.(an 18-district virtual charter school) for operation in the Fox Valley. Virtual learning was later shown during the pandemic to be ineffective for most students.
  • I served on the East Aurora School Board from 2015-2019 where I was an early supporter of the historic move to provide busing for students and I worked to find a long-term superintendent after excessive turnover and two years of interim superintendents.
  • I became a founding member of Working Families Aurora when the current administration awarded $58 million in public funds to the Hollywood Casino $58M to facilitate their move from downtown to the interstate exchange at Farnsworth and I-88. We organized community members to speak out at city council meetings. Their objections were ignored, so I ran successfully for the position of Alderman-at-Large.
  • I worked with Working Families Aurora to get a referendum on the April 1st ballot asking voters whether they favored the adoption of strict campaign finance rules and the capping of political donations at $1,000 for any corporation doing business with the City of Aurora. Alderwoman Patty Smith challenged the referendum, and it was removed from the ballot. Unfortunately we didn't have the resources to defend its inclusion.
  • I am presently an active member of the Fox Valley Garden Club. I'm interested in developing a local food economy to help provide fresh, affordable food for our community.
  • As Alderman-at-Large I have consistently voted against pay-to-play practices and taxpayer-funded handouts to developers and to the politically-connected who donate to Richard Irvin's campaign.
Why Are You Running?

I'm running for Mayor of Aurora to advance an agenda for the people, which includes better jobs at a living wage, affordable single-family homes, addressing the climate crisis, and a strong administration that communicates openly and listens to residents. Aurora is a great and diverse city, but we need a strategic vision that carves out a future economy in the green/tech space instead of simply trying to be an entertainment destination.
I'm not running against any one individual, but, rather running to do my part to reform a broken political system that works incredibly well for connected and wealthy elites who buy off elected officials at every level of government with campaign contributions, and thereby enjoy preferential treatment on legislative issues. I don't take contributions from corporate PACs or people doing, or seeking to do business with the City of Aurora.

Richard C. Irvin

Official Website: irvinformayor.com

Political Experience

  • (2017-Present) City of Aurora Mayor
  • (2022) Candidate (R) for Illinois Governor - lost to Darren Bailey (R) in primary
  • (2011-2017) City of Aurora Alderman At-Large - resigned after being elected as City of Aurora Mayor in 2017
  • (2009) Candidate for City of Aurora Mayor - lost to Tom Weisner
  • (2005) Candidate for City of Aurora Mayor - lost to Tom Weisner

Self-Profile

has not responded

Theodoros "Ted" Mesiacos

Official Website: tedmesiacos.com

Political Experience

  • (2013-Present) City of Aurora Alderman for Ward 3

Self-Profile

has not responded

Karina Garcia

Official Website: karinagarciaformayor.com

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

has not responded

Jazmine Garcia

Official Website: linktr.ee/jazmine4mayor

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

has not responded

Judd Lofchie

Official Website: juddforaurora.com

Political Experience

  • (2023-Present) East Aurora School District 131 Board of Education
  • (2024-Present) Aurora Precinct Committeeperson (D)
  • (2021) Candidate for City of Aurora Mayor - lost to Richard C. Irvin
  • (2017-2021) City of Aurora Alderman for Ward 10
  • (2013) Candidate for City of Aurora Alderman for Ward 10 - lost to Lynne Johnson
  • (2011) Candidate for City of Aurora Alderman-at-Large - lost to Richard C. Irvin

Self-Profile

has not responded

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Ron Woerman

Official Website: ronforaurora.com

Political Experience

  • (2021-Present) City of Aurora Alderman-at-Large

Self-Profile

has not responded

Keith Larson

Official Website: keithforaurora.com

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

has not responded

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Hugo Saltijeral

Official Website: voteforhugo.org

Political Experience

  • (2024-Present) Aurora Precinct Committeeperson (D) (appointed, not elected)

Self-Profile

submitted on 01/29/2025

Your Civic Involvement
  • Pastoral Council Member at St. Joseph Parish
  • PADS Ministry Coordinator (feeding the homeless ministry)
  • Family Faith Formation Instructor
  • Knight of Columbus
  • Adult Religious Classes Instructor
  • Youth Basketball Coach
  • Executive Director with extensive servant leadership experience
  • Active member of various civic organizations
  • Rotary Club Member
  • Planning and executing food distribution in the Aurora area
  • Appointed to the Illinois Task Force on Employment and Economic Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities
Why Are You Running?

I am running for City Council to foster a supportive and inclusive community, ensuring that our moral and ethical values are reflected in local governance. I aim to expand youth programs and family services, providing safe spaces and resources for our young people to grow and thrive. I am committed to creating an informed community where every resident feels empowered and engaged. Together, we can build a stronger, more connected Aurora that serves and grows together. I want to make sure all Aurorans feel safe in their city and support local schools so they have the tools and resources necessary to fulfill our shared mission.

Daniel Barreiro

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2024-Present) City of Aurora Alderman for Ward 1 (appointed, not elected)
  • (2024-Present) Aurora Precinct Committeeperson (D)
  • (2003-2007, 2017-2024) East Aurora School District 131 Board of Education member - resigned after being appointed as City of Aurora Alderman for Ward 1

Self-Profile

has not responded

Jeffrey D Donelson

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2005) Candidate for City of Aurora Alderman-at-Large - lost to Robert O'Connor
  • (2003) Candidate for City of Aurora Alderman-at-Large - lost to Bob Shelton

Self-Profile

has not responded

Ray Hull

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2021) Candidate for City of Aurora Alderman-at-Large - lost to Ron Woerman
  • (2000-2004 [appointed, not elected], 2010-2015) East Aurora School District 131 Board of Education - lost re-election in 2015

Self-Profile

contact info not found

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Juany Garza

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2005-Present) City of Aurora Alderman for Ward 2

Self-Profile

has not responded

Alfonso Santoyo

Official Website: facebook.com/AlfonsoForAlderman

Political Experience

  • (2014-2016) Aurora Ward 2 Precinct Committeeman (D)

Self-Profile

has not responded

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Jonathan Nunez

Official Website: facebook.com/profile.php/?id=61564525851250

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

has not responded

Jeffrey S. Hansford

Official Website: none

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

contact info was not found

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Javier Banuelos

Official Website: javierward7.com

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

has not responded

Alex Arroyo

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2025-Present) Kane County Board District 7 representative (appointed, not elected)
  • (2024-Present) Aurora Precinct Committeeperson (D) (appointed, not elected)
  • (2015-Present) East Aurora School District 131 Board of Education
  • (2021) Candidate (D) for Aurora Township Supervisor - lost to William "Bill" Catching (D) in primary
  • (2020) Candidate (D, Buttigieg) for Delegate to the National Nominating Convention 11th Congressional District - lost
  • (2016) Delegate to the National Nominating Convention 11th Congressional District (D, Clinton)
  • (2012) Candidate (D) for Illinois House of Representatives District 84 - lost to Stephanie Kifowit (D) in primary
  • (2004-2024) Aurora Precinct Committeeperson (D)
  • (2001) Candidate for City of Aurora Alderman for Ward 7 - lost to Scheketa Hart-Burns
  • (1996) Candidate (D) for Illinois House of Representatives District 84 - lost to Tom Cross (R)

Self-Profile

has not responded

Brandon C Tolliver

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2023-Present) City of Aurora Alderman for Ward 7 (appointed, not elected)

Self-Profile

has not responded

Saul Fultz (write-in candidate)

Official Website: facebook.com/Saulforward7

Political Experience

  • (2021) Candidate for City of Aurora Alderperson for Ward 7 - lost to Scheketa Hart-Burns

Self-Profile

has not responded

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Giovanni Santana

Official Website: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570777076625

Political Experience

  • (2017) Candidate for Fox Valley Park District #3 commissioner - lost

Self-Profile

has not responded

Edward J. Bugg

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2013-Present) City of Aurora Alderman for Ward 9
  • (2010-Present) Wheatland Precinct Committeeperson (D)

Self-Profile

has not responded

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Shweta Baid

Official Website: baidforaurora.com

Political Experience

  • (2021-Present) City of Aurora Alderman for Ward 10

Self-Profile

has not responded

Aurora Public Library District

vote for 3 to serve a full 4 year term

Ram Tyagi

Official Website: none

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

contact info was not found

Joseph Sanchez

Official Website: facebook.com/profile.php?id=6157195152664

Political Experience

  • (2023-Present) Aurora Public Library District Trustee (appointed, not elected)

Self-Profile

has not responded

Kevin O'Neill

Official Website: Google Drive PDF

Political Experience

  • (2023-Present) Aurora Public Library District Trustee

Self-Profile

submitted on 02/06/2025

Your Civic Involvement
  • Aurora Public Library District Trustee (2023-present)
  • Mayor of Aurora's Sustainability Advisory Board (2022-2023)
  • St. Charles Singers Treasurer and Board of Director (2017-2023)
  • Kane County Election Judge (2014-2022)
  • Carillon Homeowner's Association Landscaping Committee Chair (2014-2017)
Why Are You Running?

As an incumbent, I want to continue to use my business and leadership skills to shape library policies and provide fiscal oversight. I want the library to attract Aurorans of all ages, ethnicities, and interests, and I want to see the Eola and West Branches renovated to address the growing demand. My goal is to help APLD evolve its collection, programs, and services to be the 21 st century library Aurora residents deserve, and to be their first destination for learning, fun, and community services.

Vincent Gaddis

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2014) Candidate (D) for Aurora Precinct Committeeperson - lost to Richard R. Leonard (D)

Self-Profile

has not responded

Paul LaTour

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2021-Present) Aurora Public Library District Trustee

Self-Profile

has not responded

Scott McCleary (write-in)

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (?-?) Aurora Public Library District Trustee

Self-Profile

contact info was not found

Adam Pauley (write-in)

Official Website: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568403504979

Political Experience

  • (2025) Candidate for Aurora Township Clerk (D)
  • (2021-2023 [appointed, not elected], 2023-Present) Kane County Regional Office of Education trustee
  • (2022-Present) Aurora Precinct Committeeperson (R)

Self-Profile

has not responded

Park Districts

vote for 2 to serve a full 6 year term

Amanda Slaiher

Official Website: none

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

submitted on 02/06/2025

Your Civic Involvement
  • Batavia Chamber of Commerce Board Secretary (2017-2023)
  • Batavia Women in Business Committee Member (2017-present)
  • HC Storm Elementary School PTO Board Secretary (2021-2023)
  • Volunteering with family at area organizations, including Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Friends of the Fox River, Fermilab Prairie Project, Feed My Starving Children
Why Are You Running?

I'm running for Batavia Park District Commissioner to ensure high-quality, accessible programs for all ages, inspired by my three children's experiences with park district athletics, afterschool care through Kids Club, family dances, wagon rides, and summer days at the Quarry. Additionally, as Director of Philanthropy at Covenant Living at the Holmstad, I understand the importance of enriching programming for older adults and believe in fostering opportunities that build community across generations. I'm also committed to responsible land stewardship, advocating for a balance between city growth and the preservation of green spaces that connect us to nature, our prairie heritage, and our fellow community members.

Anique Drouin

Official Website: none

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

has not responded

At-Large Commissioner

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Joe Grisson, III

Official Website: facebook.com/ElectJoeG

Political Experience

  • (2021-Present) Fox Valley Park District Commissioner, At-Large
  • (2019) Candidate for West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education - lost
  • (2017) Candidate for West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education - lost

Self-Profile

has not responded

Edward Ash

Official Website: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570905596968

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

has not responded

District 1 Commissioner

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Sandra Schmitt

Official Website: none

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

contact info was not found

Chuck Anderson

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2017-Present) Fox Valley Park District Commissioner, District 1

Self-Profile

has not responded

District 2 Commissioner

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Mary Anne Cummings

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2021-Present) Fox Valley Park District Commissioner, District 2

Self-Profile

has not responded

District 3 Commissioner #1

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Marea Berkley Clement

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2021-Present) Fox Valley Park District Commissioner, District 3

Self-Profile

submitted on 02/05/2025

Your Civic Involvement
  • Aquatics Advisory Council (Feb 2022-Present)
  • John C Dunham STEM Partnership School PTSA Board Treasurer (Jul 2018-Jun 2021)
  • IPSD204 Classroom Volunteer/PTA Member (Feb 2013-Jun 2017)
Why Are You Running?

All members of our diverse community deserve safe, accessible and affordable recreation opportunities. I want to ensure that the parks, trails, facilities, programs and services offered by the Fox Valley Park District remain aligned with their mission of environmental and fiscal responsibility while also promoting conservation, health and wellness, and social equity for the 236,000+ residents of all ages, interests, and abilities which they serve.

District 3 Commissioner #2

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Aimee Cisneros

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2023-Present) Fox Valley Park District commissioner of District 3 (appointed, not elected)

Self-Profile

has not responded

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Leslie Ruffing

Official Website: facebook.com/LeslieForNapervilleParks

Political Experience

  • (2021-Present) Naperville Park District commissioner

Self-Profile

has not responded

Zachary W. Jarrell

Official Website: jarrelldagenhart2025.com

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

has not responded

Natalia Dagenhart

Official Website: jarrelldagenhart2025.com

Political Experience

  • (2022-Present) Lisle Precinct Committeeperson (R)

Self-Profile

has not responded

Aishwarya Balakrishna

Official Website: facebook.com/AishForNaperville

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

has not responded

Rhonda Ansier

Official Website: facebook.com/AnsierforNapervilleParks

Political Experience

  • (2021-Present) Naperville Park District commissioner

Self-Profile

has not responded

Alison Thompson

Official Website: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063668809296

Political Experience

  • (2021-Present) Naperville Park District commissioner

Self-Profile

has not responded

Park District Commissioner

vote for 1 to serve a full 6 year term

Holly Wiggins

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2024-Present) Oswegoland Park District Commissioner (appointed, not elected)

Self-Profile

has not responded

Jason Bullens

Official Website: none

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

contact info was not found

Park District Commissioner

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Robert Ijams

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2019-Present) Oswegoland Park District Commissioner

Self-Profile

has not responded

Park District Commissioner

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Ralph D. Voris

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2023-Present) Sugar Grove Park District Commissioner (appointed, not elected)
  • (2001-2003) Aurora Township trustee (R) (resigned)
  • (1992-1999) West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education

Self-Profile

has not responded

Chris Walker

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2015-Present) Sugar Grove Park District Commissioner

Self-Profile

has not responded

Jesse Kinsland (write-in)

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2019-Present) Sugar Grove Park District Commissioner

Self-Profile

has not responded

Park District Commissioner

vote for 1 to serve an unexpired 2 year term

Dawn Wrona Eby (write-in)

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2013-Present) Oswegoland Park District Commissioner

Self-Profile

has not responded

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Colin A. Wilkie

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2009-Present) Warrenville Park District commissioner

Self-Profile

has not responded

Mike Machowski

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2021-Present) Warrenville Park District commissioner

Self-Profile

has not responded

Tina Coons

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2017-Present) Warrenville Park District commissioner

Self-Profile

has not responded

Jean M. Dina

Official Website: none

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

contact info not found

School Districts

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Theodia Gillespie

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2024-Present) East Aurora School District 131 Board of Education (appointed, not elected)
  • (2005-2017, 2017-2019) Fox Valley Park District commissioner (appointed, not elected)

Self-Profile

has not responded

Annette Johnson

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2009-Present) East Aurora School District 131 Board of Education

Self-Profile

has not responded

Bruce Schubert

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2017-Present) East Aurora School District 131 Board of Education

Self-Profile

has not responded

Mayra S. Reyes

Official Website: none

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

contact info was not found

April Fitzhugh

Official Website: none

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

contact info was not found

Vannia Valencia

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (?-Present) Aurora Precinct Committeeperson (D) (appointed, not elected)

Self-Profile

contact info was not found

Guy D. Bodie

Official Website: none

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

has not responded

Lynda White

Official Website: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571111267454

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

has not responded

Mary Fultz

Official Website: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571523338672

Political Experience

  • (2011) Candidate for East Aurora School District 131 Board of Education member - won, but was ousted after it was determined that she was not a registered voter at the time of election (Wurst, Erika. "Fultz makes public plea to be seated on East Aurora School Board." Beacon News, August 16, 2011.)

Self-Profile

has not responded

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Austin FitzCorbett

Official Website: fitzcorbett.vote

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

For the sake of fairness, I will hold off on posting my own self-profile until other candidates have submitted theirs

Julie Stone

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2021-Present) West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education

Self-Profile

has not yet been contacted

Ana Cuevas

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (?-Present) Aurora Precinct Committeeperson (D) (appointed, not elected)

Self-Profile

has not responded

Richard A. Kerns II

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2017-Present) West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education

Self-Profile

has not yet been contacted

Cesar A. Valdez

Official Website: none

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

has not responded

Erika Garcia

Official Website: none

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

has not responded

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Lacey "Aerin" Einstein-Curtis

Official Website: none

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

has not responded

Kristin Gehrels

Official Website: facebook.com/kristin.gehrels

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

has not responded

Katherine "Katy" Swiecicki

Official Website: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569366005933

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

has not responded

Craig S. Meadows

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2019-2021 [appointed, not elected], 2021-Present) Batavia Public School District 101 Board of Education

Self-Profile

has not responded

Aaron Kilburg

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2021-Present) Batavia Public School District 101 Board of Education

Self-Profile

has not responded

Rose McNaul

Official Website: rosemcnaul.com

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

submitted on 01/30/2025

Your Civic Involvement

I have volunteered with various organizations throughout my life. I was an AmeriCorp member, stayed on with the organization as a freelancer after my corps year to continue serving communities throughout the US. My family always valued civic engagement, we volunteered with organizations that ranged from delivering meals to elderly to renovating open spaces for community use. My husband and I believe in service. He is a combat veteran and graduate of West Point who now serves as an Assist. State's Attorney in Kane County. We are members of Holy Cross Catholic Church. We moved here for family, believing a strong family unit is the best gift - to each other and the community. Living in Batavia for a year, I know this is one of the best places in the United States to raise a family. I really want everyone here to feel that.

Why Are You Running?

My neighbors and friends asked me to. My background is in business. I've worked as a filmmaker for the last 15 years. I started 3 successful companies, and have consulted for many others. I know how to allocate funds, understand the needs of departments, and work with a diverse team to support the "whole operation". My goal is not as a disruptor, but to work with the current board members to best serve the day to day operations and most importantly the taxpayers. I am focused on the safety of our next generation of citizens, providing transparent communication between citizens and the board. The citizens in Batavia have expressed their concerns on various topics, and I will make sure those are heard and all issues - especially those directly affecting children - are addressed.

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Laurie Donahue

Official Website: lauriedonahuefor204.com

Political Experience

  • (2017-Present) Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education

Self-Profile

submitted on 01/28/2025

Your Civic Involvement
  • Elected to the Indian Prairie School Board since 2017, President since 2021
  • Alive Center Advisory Board Director
  • Animal Therapy volunteer at Edward Hospital and in schools
  • League of Women Voters member - focused on voter initiatives
  • Substitute teacher in 204 to support shortages
  • Former Director Indian Prairie Educational Foundation
  • Former Chair Naperville sister Cities Commission
  • Former Board Secretary Hawthorn Credit Union
Why Are You Running?

I want to make sure students attending 204 schools today have the same amazing experience my children received. We need to make sure students have the opportunity to achieve their greatest potential. This means challenging them academically, supporting them emotionally, and embracing them in our schools.

Allison Fosdick

Official Website: allisonfosdickfor204

Political Experience

  • (2021-Present) Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education

Self-Profile

has not responded

Susan Taylor-Demming

Official Website: facebook.com/susan.taylordemming

Political Experience

  • (2017-Present) Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education

Self-Profile

has not responded

Supna Jain

Official Website: supnajain204.com

Political Experience

  • (2021-Present) Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education

Self-Profile

has not responded

Allison Albert

Official Website: none

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

contact info was not found

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Addam Gonzales

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2021-Present) Kaneland Community Unit School District 302 Board of Education

Self-Profile

has not responded

Jennifer Simmons

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2021-Present) Kaneland Community Unit School District 302 Board of Education

Self-Profile

has not responded

Scott Stalcup

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2025) Candidate (I) for Sugar Grove Township Community Building Manager

Self-Profile

contact info was not found

Aaron Lawler

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2017-Present) Kaneland Community Unit School District 302 Board of Education

Self-Profile

has not responded

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Katie Heiden

Official Website: linqapp.com/katieforsd308

Political Experience

  • (2021) Candidate for Oswego Community School District 308 School Board - lost

Self-Profile

submitted on 02/10/2025

Your Civic Involvement
  • For the past five years we have served our surrounding school districts in Kane and Kendall County with our trowels in education efforts. We created a unique approach with a mobile booth that gives students firsthand experience of different trades in the industry. Our volunteers, with Katie highlight different educational paths such as licensing exams, certification courses, and trade schools.
  • We share the importance of establishing a LinkedIn profile, earning prevailing wages why students continue their education, and how to advocate for testing accommodations for neurodiverse students entering the workforce.
  • Our community efforts have served close to 2,000 volunteer hours over the last five years bridging gaps that still go overlooked. Skilled gap deficits are affecting multiple industries such as healthcare, construction, manufacturing, and financial services. School Board or no School board our efforts will continue as this next generation needs to have a common ground of equity and assets like the generations before.
Why Are You Running?

After five years of speaking with students, staff, and educators. I realized that it is time for our industry to step in to bring innovation, networking, solutions, and lay down the foundation for a new path. The success of our school district is critical to the success of our students in the workforce.

Rovel Pollock

Official Website: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571981143087

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

has not responded

Erika Sieh

Official Website: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570346277469

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

has not responded

James T. "Jim" Marter

Official Website: facebook.com/JimMarter4SchoolBoard

Political Experience

  • (2025) Candidate for Oswego Public Library District Trustee
  • (2021-Present) Oswego Public Library District Trustee
  • (2015-Present) Oswego Precinct Committeeperson (R)
  • (2024) Candidate (R) for Illinois 14th Congressional District - lost to Lauren Underwood (D)
  • (2022) Candidate (R) for Illinois 14th Congressional District - lost in primary to Scott R. Gryder (R)
  • (2020) Candidate (R) for Illinois 14th Congressional District - lost in primary to Jim Oberweis (R)
  • (2018) Candidate (R) for Illinois 16th Congressional District - lost in primary to Adam Kinzinger (R)
  • (2016) Candidate (R) for Illinois US Senator - lost in primary to Mark Kirk (R)
  • (2015) Write-in Candidate for Oswego Village Trustee - lost

Self-Profile

has not responded

Kari Foulk

Official Website: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571646404798

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

has not responded

Dawn Marquis

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2024-Present) Oswego Precinct Committeeperson (R)

Self-Profile

contact info was not found

Brandi Robinson

Official Website: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571252815687

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

has not responded

Heather Martin

Official Website: none

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

contact info was not found

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Angela L. Blatner

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2021-Present) Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education

Self-Profile

contact info was not found

Katy Ebbesen

Official Website: vote4ebbesen.com

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

submitted on 01/30/2025

Your Civic Involvement
  • Commissioner, Warrenville Plan Commission
  • Member, Citizens Advisory Committee to the School Board
Why Are You Running?

I am running to serve my community to the best of my abilities, given my background, skills, and expertise. I am also running to represent a voice for Warrenville within the greater district.

John K. Rutledge

Official Website: rutledge4cusd200.com

Political Experience

  • (2023-Present) Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education
  • (2011-2021) Wheaton City Councilmember for South District

Self-Profile

submitted on 02/04/2025

Your Civic Involvement
  • Scoutmaster (past)
  • Church board member (current)
  • Rotary program chair since 2015 (current)
  • Chamber of Commerce committee member (past)
Why Are You Running?

With some 500 elected public board meetings under my belt, I understand the difference between governance and administration. I have been involved as a volunteer in various roles at several of our schools, and have served on numerous boards, committees, and senior officer positions with local and international professional and civic organizations. I offer a steady hand for a highly regarded school district.

Rob Hanlon

Official Website: facebook.com/RobHanlonCUSD200

Political Experience

  • (2017-Present) Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education
  • (2018) Candidate for Winfield Village Trustee - lost
  • (2013) Candidate for Winfield Village President - lost to Erik Spande

Self-Profile

has not responded

Brooke Gennaro

Official Website: none

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

contact info was not found

Amy Erkenswick

Official Website: electamyerkenswick.com

Political Experience

  • (2023) Candidate for Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education member - lost

Self-Profile

has not responded

Sara Paver

Official Website: none

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

contact info was not found

Townships

Assessor

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Davis Offutt (R)

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (1993?-Present) Aurora Township Assessor
  • (?-?) Aurora Precinct Committeeperson (R)

Self-Profile

has not responded

Supervisor

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William "Bill" Catching (D)

Official Website: facebook.com/billcatchingaurora

Political Experience

  • (2013-Present) Aurora Township Supervisor
  • (2013-2024) Aurora Ward Precinct Committeeperson (D)
  • (2009-2013) Aurora Township Trustee (D)

Self-Profile

submitted on 01/29/2025

Your Civic Involvement
  • First Vice President, Township Supervisors of Illinois
  • Chairman, Kane County Paratransit Council
  • Member, Kane County Public Aid Committee
  • Chairman, Aurora Township Democrats 2015-17, Democratic Precinct Committeeman 2013-2024
  • previously served as a board member of Communities in Schools, Fox Valley United Way, the Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council, Aurora Cease Fire, West Aurora Volunteers for Education and the A+ Foundation for West Aurora Schools
Why Are You Running?

I am running for re-election to continue to serve the 150,000 residents of Aurora Township. As Township Supervisor, I have tried to strike a balance between being fiscally conservative and keeping taxes as low as possible while offering much-needed services to our youth and our seniors.

Clerk

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Adam William Pauley (D)

Official Website: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568403504979

Political Experience

  • (2025) Candidate for Aurora Public Library District Trustee (write-in)
  • (2021-2023 [appointed, not elected], 2023-Present) Kane County Regional Office of Education trustee
  • (2022-Present) Aurora Precinct Committeeperson (R)

Self-Profile

has not responded

Angela C. Thomas (D)

Official Website: facebook.com/angelathomas4kane

Political Experience

  • (2016-2020) Kane County Board, District 4 - lost reelection to Mavis Bates (D)

Self-Profile

has not responded

Highway Commissioner

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Jason Owens (D)

Official Website: facebook.com/people/Jason-Owens-for-Aurora-Township-Highway-Commissioner/

Political Experience

  • (2021-Present) Aurora Township Highway Commissioner (appointed, not elected)
  • (2020-2022) Aurora Precinct Committeeperson (D)
  • (2016-2017) Aurora Township Clerk (appointed, not elected)
  • (2013) Candidate (D) for Aurora Township Assessor - lost to Davis Offutt

Self-Profile

has not responded

Donald Ishmael (D)

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2014-2018) Kane County Board, District 3 (D) - lost reelection to Anita Lewis (D)
  • (?-Present) Aurora Precinct Committeeperson (D)

Self-Profile

contact info was not found

Trustee

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will be reduced to 4 candidates from each party as a result of the February 25 Primary Election

Bonnie Lee Kunkel (D)

Official Website: facebook.com/vote4kunkel

Political Experience

  • (2021) Candidate (D) for Aurora Township Trustee - lost
  • (2019) Candidate for City of Aurora Alderman, 5th Ward - lost to Carl Franco
  • (2004-2012) Kane County Board, District 4 (D)
  • (2002) Candidate (D) Kane County Board, District 4 - lost to Penelope (Penny) Cameron (R)
  • (2000) Candidate (D) for Illinois House of Representatives, District 42 - lost to Timothy L. Schmitz (R)

Self-Profile

has not responded

Samuel Nunez (D)

Official Website: facebook.com/samfortrustee2021

Political Experience

  • (2021-Present) Aurora Township Trustee (D)
  • (2012-Present) Aurora Precinct Committeeperson (D)

Self-Profile

has not responded

Jerria Donelson (D)

Official Website: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571301597063

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

has not responded

Dolores M. Hicks (D)

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2009-Present) Aurora Township Trustee (D)

Self-Profile

has not responded

Mansa Latham Williams (D)

Official Website: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570035092046

Political Experience

  • (2023) Candidate for City of Aurora Alderman At-Large - Lost to John Laesch

Self-Profile

has not responded

Danny L. Taylor (D)

Official Website: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093686875202

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

has not responded

Sherry Spears (D)

Official Website: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567898231245

Political Experience

  • (2021) Candidate (D) for Aurora Township Trustee - lost in primary

Self-Profile

has not responded

Assessor

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Tammy J. Kavanaugh

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (1998-Present) Batavia Township Assessor

Self-Profile

has not responded

Supervisor

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John West

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2009-Present) Batavia Township Trustee

Self-Profile

has not responded

Clerk

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Leigh M. Tracy

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2021-Present) Batavia Township Supervisor
  • (2009-2021) Batavia Township Trustee
  • (2005) Candidate for Batavia Township Trustee (I) - lost
  • (1975-1979) City of Batavia Alderperson
  • (?-?) Batavia Precinct Committeeperson (R)

Self-Profile

has not responded

Highway Commissioner

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Christopher R. Long

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2005-Present) Batavia Township Highway Commissioner

Self-Profile

has not responded

Trustee

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Walter J. Donat

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2017-Present) Batavia Township Trustee

Self-Profile

has not responded

Michelle B. Hilliard

Official Website: none

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

contact info was not found

Troy Tousana

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2021-Present) Batavia Township Trustee

Self-Profile

has not responded

Jennifer Zorn

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2023-Present) Batavia Township Trustee (appointed, not elected)

Self-Profile

has not responded

Assessor

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Matthew R. Rasche (R)

Official Website: facebook.com/RascheforAssessor

Political Experience

  • (2022-Present) Naperville Township Assessor (R)

Self-Profile

has not responded

Supervisor

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Eddie G. Bedford (D)

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2017-Present) Naperville Township Supervisor (D)

Self-Profile

has not responded

Clerk

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Nathanael Sippel (D)

Official Website: facebook.com/SippelForClerk

Political Experience

  • (2017-Present) Naperville Township Clerk (D)
  • (?-?) Naperville Precinct Committeeperson (D)

Self-Profile

has not responded

Highway Commissioner

no candidate

Trustee

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Loretta T. Burke (D)

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2017-Present) Naperville Township Trustee (D)

Self-Profile

has not responded

John C. Waller (D)

Official Website: facebook.com/WallerForNaperville

Political Experience

  • (2017-Present) Naperville Township Trustee (D)
  • (2017-Present) Naperville Precinct Committeeperson (D)

Self-Profile

submitted on 02/03/2025

Your Civic Involvement
  • (2023-Present) Chairperson, Naperville Township 708 Mental Health Board
Why Are You Running?

did not respond

Julie A. Federico (D)

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2017-Present) Naperville Township Trustee (D)

Self-Profile

has not responded

Gautam Bhatia (D)

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2023) Candidate for City of Aurora Alderperson, Ward 8 - lost to Patty Smith
  • (2019) Candidate for Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education - lost
  • (?-?) Naperville Precinct Committeeperson (D)

Self-Profile

has not responded

Nina Trivedi (R)

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (?-?) Naperville Precinct Committeeperson (R)

Self-Profile

has not responded

Assessor

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Brian Hauser (I)

Official Website: citizensforbrianhauser.com

Political Experience

  • (2018-2021 [appointed, not elected], 2021-Present) Oswego Township Assessor

Self-Profile

has not responded

Dan Koukol (R)

Official Website: facebook.com/dan.koukol.5

Political Experience

  • (2020-Present) Kendall County Board, District 2
  • (2021) Candidate (R) for Oswego Township Assessor - lost to Brian Hauser (I)
  • (2018) Candidate (R) for Kendall County Board, District 2 - lost
  • (2017) Candidate (I) for Oswego Township Supervisor - lost to Brian LeClercq (I)

Self-Profile

has not responded

Supervisor

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Brian LeClercq (R)

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2022) Candidate (R) for Kendall County Board, District 2 - lost
  • (2021) Candidate (I) for Oswego Township Supervisor - lost to Joe West (R)
  • (2017-2021) Oswego Township Supervisor (I)
  • (2007-2015) Village of Oswego President (I)
  • (2005-2007) Village of Oswego Trustee
  • (2003) Candidate for Village of Oswego Trustee - lost to Dave Krahn

Self-Profile

contact info was not found

Clerk

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Stephen Youhanaie (Kendall County Party, KND)

sometimes spelled Youhanie

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2022-Present) Oswego Precinct Committeeperson (KND)
  • (2022) Candidate (KND) for Kendall County Treasurer - lost to Jill Ferko (R)
  • (2020) Candidate (KND) for Kendall County Coroner - lost to Jacquie Purcell (R)
  • (2017) Candidate (R) for Oswego Township Clerk - lost to Kenneth Holmstrom (I)
  • (2012) Candidate (R) for Oswego Precinct Committeeperson - lost to Leland (Lee) Hoffer (R)
  • (1985-1989) Naperville Township Trustee (R)
  • (1988) Candidate (D) for Illinois 14th Congressional District - lost to Dennis Hastert (R)
  • (1986) Candidate for DuPage County Board, District 5

Self-Profile

contact info was not found

Nathan Brown (R)

Official Website: none

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

contact info was not found

Highway Commissioner

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Jeff Ackley (Kendall County Party, KND)

Official Website: none

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

contact info was not found

Claude Ainsworth (R)

Official Website: facebook.com/p/Claude-Ainsworth-Republican-for-Oswego-Township-Road-Commissioner-100067472197841

Political Experience

  • (2021-Present) Oswego Township Highway Commissioner ()
  • (?-Present) Oswego Precinct Committeeperson (R)
  • (2024) Candidate (R) for Kendall County Board, District 2 - lost in primary
  • (2017) Candidate (I) for Oswego Township Highway Commissioner - lost

Self-Profile

has not responded

Trustee

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Donna Sawicki (R)

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2021-Present) Oswego Township Trustee
  • (2022) Candidate (R) for Kendall County Board, District 2 - lost

Self-Profile

has not responded

Judy Bush (R)

Official Website: facebook.com/profile.php?id=1547905192

Political Experience

  • (2022-Present) Oswego Precinct Committeeperson (R)
  • (2021-Present) Oswego Township Trustee

Self-Profile

has not responded

Diane Selmer (R)

Official Website: facebook.com/p/Diane-Selmer-Oswego-Township-Trustee-100063551995207

Political Experience

  • (2017-Present) Oswego Township Trustee
  • (2024) Candidate (R) for Kendall County Board, District 2 - lost
  • (2022) Candidte (R) for Kendall County Board, District 2 - lost in primary
  • (2016) Candidte (R) for Kendall County Board, District 2 - lost
  • (2015) Candidate (I) for Oswego Township Trustee - lost

Self-Profile

has not responded

Crystal Steinbach (R)

Official Website: facebook.com/crystalsteinbachforoswego

Political Experience

  • (2022-Present) Oswego Precinct Committeeperson (R)

Self-Profile

has not responded

Assessor

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Curt John Karas

Official Website: facebook.com/p/Curt-Karas-for-Sugar-Grove-Township-Assessor-100063992807150

Political Experience

  • (2017-Present) Sugar Grove Township Assessor
  • (2013) Candidate (I) for Sugar Grove Township Supervisor - lost

Self-Profile

has not responded

Supervisor

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Thomas E. Rowe

Official Website: facebook.com/people/Tom-Rowe/100063941767671

Political Experience

  • (2013-Present) Sugar Grove Township Supervisor
  • (2013) Sugar Grove Township Trustee (appointed, not elected)
  • (2001-2012) Sugar Grove Township Clerk

Self-Profile

submitted on 02/07/2025

Your Civic Involvement
  • Board of Directors, Kiwanis Club of Sugar Grove Township
  • Treasurer, Township Officials of Kane County
  • Member, Sugar Grove Arts & Entertainment Committee
  • Member, Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce
  • Member, Sugar Grove Economic Development Corporation
Why Are You Running?

I am running for re-election to continue to serve the 20,000+ residents of Sugar Grove Township. As Township Supervisor and voting member of the Township Board, we have kept our Township and Road District Levies flat for 12 consecutive years while expanding our services without the need to raise taxes. Some of our notable accomplishments include a free lawn mowing and snow removal program for seniors, transportation program for senior and disabled residents, upcoming installation of a new bike bridge over Blackberry Creek in Spring of 2025, and the relocation of the Between Friends Food Pantry from a local business to a newly remodeled township facility.

Clerk

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Marion L. Bond

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2021-Present) Sugar Grove Township Trustee
  • (2020-Present) Sugar Grove Precinct Committeeperson (R)
  • (2021) Candidate for Village of Montgomery Trustee - lost to Matthew Bauman

Self-Profile

has not responded

Highway Commissioner

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Douglas Musser

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2021-Present) Sugar Grove Township Highway Commissioner

Self-Profile

has not responded

Trustee

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Lewis Medina

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2021-Present) Sugar Grove Township Trustee

Self-Profile

has not responded

Jerry Elliott

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2017-Present) Sugar Grove Township Trustee
  • (2015) Candidate for Kaneland School District 302 Board of Education - lost

Self-Profile

has not responded

Jonathan Bobbe

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2021-Present) Sugar Grove Township Trustee

Self-Profile

has not responded

Rick L. Montalto

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2009-2021) Village of Sugar Grove Trustee
  • (2007) Candidate for Village of Sugar Grove Trustee - lost

Self-Profile

contact info not found

Fox Metro Water Reclamation District

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Scott R. Gryder

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2024-Present) Fox Metro Water Reclamation District, District 3 Trustee (appointed, not elected)
  • (2022) Candidate (R) for Illinois 14th Congressional District - lost to Lauren Underwood (D)
  • (2012-2022) Kendall County Board, District 2 (R)
  • (2011) Candidate (I) for Village of Oswego Trustee - lost
  • (2005-2013) Oswego Public Library District Trustee
  • (?-?) Oswego Precinct Committeeperson (R)

Self-Profile

has not responded

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Randall H. Brown

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2020-2021 [appointed, not elected], 2021-Present) Fox Metro Water Reclamation District, District 4 Trustee
  • (2014-2016) Aurora Precinct Committeeperson (R)

Self-Profile

has not responded

Community College Districts

College Trustee

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Sahin "Sonny" Jutla

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2024-Present) College of DuPage Trustee (appointed, not elected)

Self-Profile

has not responded

College Trustee

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Thomas Tumminaro

Official Website: none

Political Experience

none

Self-Profile

contact info not found

Maria Sinkule

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2024-Present) Addison Precinct Committeeperson (D)
  • (2024) Candidate (D) for DuPage County Board, District 1 - lost to Cindy Cahill (R)
  • (2023) Candidate for Addison Library Trustee - lost
  • (2017-2023) Village of Addison Library Trustee

Self-Profile

contact info not found

College Trustee

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Richard "Rick" Guzman

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2019-Present) Waubonsee Community College Trustee
  • (2017) Candidate for City of Aurora Mayor - lost to Richard C. Irvin

Self-Profile

has not responded

College Trustee

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Daniel Jaquez

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2009-2015, 2024-Present [appointed, not elected]) Waubonsee Community College Trustee

Self-Profile

has not responded

Greg Dobbins

Official Website: none

Political Experience

  • (2011-2015) Grundy/Kendall Regional Board of School Trustees (resigned)
  • (2005) Candidate for Waubonsee Community College Trustee - lost

Self-Profile

contact info not found

Tina Medlin Willson

Official Website: tina4wcc.com

Political Experience

  • (2019-Present) Waubonsee Community College Trustee
  • (2020-2022) Sugar Grove Precinct Committeeperson (D)

Self-Profile

has not responded

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