As the second-largest County in the State, our County leadership could and should have shone a light when it had a chance on the real harm this crime bill will have on law enforcement's ability to protect us. Top Resources. As a mother of two young children, I feel an overwhelming desire to work to make sure they inherit a better DuPage County. As a career legal aid attorney, who specialized in family law and domestic violence litigation, Yeena has been successful in connecting low-income clients, working families, and domestic violence survivors to resources; advocating for their interests; and negotiating agreements in contentious circumstances. The pandemic has impacted all of us. As Chairman of the Lisle Township Food Pantry Vegetable Garden - I see first hand that the lines at food pantries are getting longer and the quality of what is being offered is less. Sonni has been a champion for improving equal access to justice and a tireless supporter of diversity, equity and inclusion. Since the pandemic, there is rising demand of people who experience food insecurity. Chaplin is among the longest serving Democrats on the county board, having held her seat long before the blue wave took hold in the 2020 election. She is a former Elmhurst District 205 School Board Member. The County has done a great job distributing almost $180million in Federal relief funds which came directly to the County Government. Democrat Amy Chavez said the county should continue providing benefits to bring more professional diversity to a board now made up of "all lawyers and business professionals. To combat this, I served on the Health Equity and Access Response Team (HEART) Task Force, focusing on building vaccine-confidence in underserved communities. DuPage County must continue to find ways to help our most vulnerable residents, and providing financial resources is a great start. I have worked as a public-school teacher and coach until I recently retired. The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 8. As such, I strongly believe the County should play a large role in addressing housing needs. Election Material RequestsRequest form for voter list, labels and data; district maps; election results. The board's finance committee last spring rejected Elliott's proposal to end the perk. To learn more about me and how you can become involved in my campaign please check out my website: https://www.jill4judge.com/. "I think right now we shouldn't really be focusing on that at all," said Suratwala, an English professor at Elgin Community College. In a 4-2 vote, the panel recommended keeping the number of seats at 18, he said. WebPrevious Candidate for United States Senator, Illinois. Packets are made available approximately 7 days prior to the first day to start circulating petitions. I have successfully managed budgets, analytic problem solving, and negotiations. On Friday, the Illinois legislature further modified the mail-in balloting law. Climate change impacts the entire community and as we look forward together, I am proud to be the representative for District 2. Others highlight the pitfalls of a smaller board. During the pandemic, it was Dawns initiative to financially help DuPage Countys small businesses during the lockdown, so a small business relief grant program was developed - Reinvest DuPage - which gave more than $20M to hundreds of small businesses throughout the county with CARES Act and American Rescue Plan money received from the federal government. Candidate Filing InformationGeneral information and resources for prospective candidates and campaigns. I am proud of the money we just put aside to help food pantries to get perishables there more quickly so that people get good quality and choice. Less than 10% of DuPage County is under the DuPage County zoning codes. Greg Hart, a young up-and-coming business consultant, was appointed to the DuPage County Board to represent District 3 in 2017. Chair Deborah Conroy biography; Liquor Commissioner; District 1. Privacy Policy and I am aware that multiple municipalities and charitable organizations in DuPage have food pantries. Here are videos of the respective races: Democratic Candidates for District 2Republication Candidates for District 2, Powered by League of Women Voters Education Fund. After naloxone treatment, individuals need rapid connection to treatment and prescription medications as well as frequent follow-up to offer assistance or treatment when the person is ready. $1 million to Northern Illinois Food Banks 46 partner agencies in DuPage County; and a cash assistance distribution will be created and approved by the County Board in October; and $2.25 million for investments in distribution infrastructure. Prospective candidates seeking information can download the Consequently, the county needs to make a strong investment in our health and the safety of our community, whether that comes in the form of expanding outpatient services through community health centers; residential services for people with severe mental illness, or wraparound substance abuse treatment programs through the County Health Department. Dawn also serves as a Commissioner on the DuPage Housing Authority Board, and is chairwoman of the county boards Legislative Committee. Hart is now running for DuPage County Chairman. Have the candidates in your district completed the Hart recently launched a campaign video. A little more than a week after DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin announced he wouldnt seek reelection, several potential successors have emerged to replace the long-time Republican. I will work to establish county policies to create a system of support for food waste mitigation and donation. During that time, I was involved in the development of programs and curriculum though extensive committee work. 112 W Higgins Rd Park Ridge, IL 60068. DiCianni has more than a decade of public service experience to the county as a board member and the city of Elmhurst as mayor. Tim Elliott, a Glen Ellyn Republican running for his second term, voted in favor of placing a question on the ballot, but with reservations. Prior to her election to the Illinois House of Representatives, she was a member of the Glen Ellyn School District 41 Board of Education and the Glen Ellyn Plan Commission. I am in full support of this initiative and look forward to continuing to address this vital need for our residents. As an immigrant who overcame the obstacles of poverty, Sonni offers a unique perspective that will move the 3rd District Appellate Court forward. Box 893Wheaton, IL 60187, Paid for by DuPage County Republican Central Committee. Minutes of all Board proceedings are available for public inspection at the office of the County Clerk, DuPage Center Administration Building, Wheaton. And as Chair of Community Development, we passed a $5 million dollar initiative to help fund the County's first-ever permanent homeless shelter, providing a stable environment for families experiencing homelessness. "Cutting it down from 18 to 12, the disadvantage in that: Fewer people are making more decisions for more people. 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We just approved a $5 million allocation for food pantries to help the Countys neediest residents experiencing food insecurity. Click a candidate icon to find more information about the candidate. As an attorney and teacher, Ive been solving problems for working families my entire adult life. In fact, in 2021 the County Health Departments Behavioral Crisis System handled roughly 45,000 calls an increase of more than 25% from the prior two years. Opioid Task Force, Public Transportation, Collective Bargaining, and the Finance Committee where I have ensured a balanced budget and kept DuPage County taxes frozen. I believe in consistency and fairness, have strong ethics, and know the value of working with all stakeholders to achieve success. NumbersUSA Education & Research Foundation provides a civil forum for Americans of all political and ethnic backgrounds to focus on a single issue, the numerical level of U.S. immigration. My election as a DuPage Forest Preserve Commissioner continues to be a dream come true. The legislative redistricting of DuPage County to the Third Judicial District marks an historic change as DuPage Voters join with new neighbors in Will, Kankakee, LaSalle, Grundy, Iroquois and Bureau Counties to elect justices to open seats on the Third District Appellate Court and Illinois Supreme Court. Noonan endorsed the current size. He said he hopes to position himself as a reform-minded and next generation leader. Chaplin is among the longest serving Democrats on the county board, having held her seat long before the blue wave took hold in the 2020 election. Packets are made available approximately 7 days prior to the first day to start circulating petitions. Special meetings may be called by the DuPage County Board Chairman or one-third of the members. (B.S. To forward the good work we have started, please help us maintain our majority on the board and build a greener DuPage. DuPage County Board District 1 candidate Maria Reyes answered Shaw Locals election questionnaire for the DuPage County Board primary election. Im running for re-election to continue fighting for workers rights, seniors, public safety, the environment and equality for all. To make a selection for a candidate you must first find your races. Candidate Comparisons. There are many challenges, but one of the biggest is the issue of mental health. She uses her decades of experience living with type 1 diabetes and as a cancer survivor to advocate for more affordable and accessible medications and healthcare for the people of Illinois. Minutes of all Board proceedings are available for public inspection at the office of the County Clerk, DuPage Center Administration Building, Wheaton. Im happy to report the Board voted unanimously for this funding, and I can honestly say that it was really exciting to be able to vote for this measure which will help some of our most vulnerable residents. In addition to training Sheriff and Health Department staff to administer Narcan we should consider partnering with health organizations to work with on collaborative proposals to enact some type of related protocol. As a member of the states newly created Property Tax Relief Tax Force, we will work to provide critical property tax relief for suburban homeowners and push for reforms to provide both long-term and immediate relief. For the past 2 years I have chaired the $47million County Public Works Commitee and the Public Transit Committee. Dawn also serves on the Naper Pride Board of Directors as an ally, and continues her rewarding work as a journalist in Chicago. As an active participant within the community, Senator Villa served as the Vice President of the West Chicago District 33 Board of Education, where she worked to maintain a balanced budget for the school district, while negotiating equitable teacher contracts and providing increased services to students. The HOPE Task Force has been doing wonderful work in conjunction with the Health Department and Board of Health in focusing on addressing these surging needs. For too long, politicians have played games with our schools, our state budget, and sought support from special interest groups while ignoring real problems in the State. Her office has been instrumental during the 2020 COVID crisis in informing the pubic of different ways to vote safely, and ensuring the public's confidence in voting by mail with BallotTrax. 2) Moratorium on raising taxes in these inflationary times, save and not blow budget surplus resulting from increased collections caused by inflation. It is heartbreaking to see that young, old and people with disabilities not able to own homes in DuPage County. Deborah Conroy is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 46. I graduated from Butler University (go Bulldogs!) The General Assembly needs to help our state gain and maintain financial security and to celebrate and support our residents, our resources, our businesses large and small, and all the things that make Illinois a place we are proud to call home! The second area of concern for me is the perception perpetrated by some that our communities are crime ridden and on the brink of complete chaos. Illinois' own Barack Obama is the only Democrat to ever win at least 40 percent of the county's vote. There is an objection to the nominating papers of one of the democratic candidate for State Senator 43rd Legislative District pending in the Circuit Court. She is running a grassroots campaign and bringing together like-minded people who share her vision that the average person can make a difference. As a former co-chair of the Heroin Opioid Prevention Education (HOPE) committee we focused on education so that individuals, families, schools and other institutions would recognize the problem and word to address it. The task force would identify and maintain a needs-based focus on those communities that have a greater need for affordable housing (northeast corner of the county like Bensenville) and find ways to allocate funding to make the most impact in those areas. We educate opinion leaders, policymakers and the public on immigration legislation, policies and their consequences. This is an exciting question to answer! As a small business owner she understands the challenges our middle class face and works to make government more helpful for all! The County is tackling headfirst many of the issues - like infrastructure and buildings in dire need of repair and renovation. Zahra Suratwala, his Democratic opponent, agreed that reducing the number of board seats would translate into less representation for residents. I will also bring my leadership skills to the Board. Advocating for increased development of affordable housing is certainly an issue I support, and hopefully going forward the County can champion these efforts in our communities. She has been working hard for you. (312) 685-1442. As the Mom of a child with Type 1 Diabetes, I know the struggles some families face and I want to ensure the residents of DuPage County have access to this life-saving medication. Local governments can make a positive impact in the opioid crisis though a process called Harm Reduction. Please learn more about Yeena, and why shes running for DuPage County Board at. Prospective candidatesare advised to seek legal counsel as to their qualifications for office, the proper method for completing the petition forms with respect to the office sought, the number of signatures required, the qualifications of thesignatories and circulators, filing dates, as well as other mandatory requirements. She has served on 9 committees and has chaired three. Education, Supply Narcan, Work with not-for-profit groups that are doing good work to get the message out and get more mental health solutions available. DuPage County Board member Pete DiCianni, R-Elmhurst, also announced plans to make a run for the chairman seat. She added that the issue of health benefits "has already been decided." Sonni Choi Williams is the Democratic candidate for Judge of the Appellate Court , 3rd District that covers DuPage, Will, Kankakee, Iroquois, Grundy, LaSalle, and Bureau. Democrats in DuPage bring high caliber expertise to the ballot, Sonni Choi Williams is the Democratic candidate for Judge of the Appellate Court , 3rd District that covers DuPage, Will, Kankakee, Iroquois, Grundy, LaSalle, and Bureau. Robert Larsen, left, and Greg Schwarze are candidates for a District 6 seat of the DuPage County Board in the Nov. 3 election. WebCounty Board District 1: Cindy Cronin-Cahill: cindy@cindy4dupage.com: cindy4dupage.com: County Board District 2: Sean Noonan: noonans128@gmail.com: votenoonan.com: We need to prevent crime, and when crime does occur, criminals must be charged and locked up. If you have a story idea, we want to hear from you. She chairs the Environmental Committee and advocates for affordable housing, animal rights and economic development as well. I have been on the DuPage Health Board and am still working with them to get the additional funding for the Central Receiving Center - so that those that have the police called but are experiencing a mental health crisis can be taken there to receive the support they need. We need to take a hand in redistributing the surplus. Mia understands the importance of upholding individual rights, and will give everyone from all backgrounds impartiality and her full attention on their day in court, My name is Jill Otte and Im running for DuPage County Circuit Court Judge. There's a little bit too much power I think in that. I am the father of 3 and grandfather of 7. Paula Deacon Garcia has a proven record of over 35 years working for the people of DuPage County - volunteering, working for the Village of Lisle and the County Board. Yeena will also come to the Board with her experience as a gun safety advocate and long-time volunteer leader with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense, where she has directed efforts to raise awareness and educate the community on reducing and preventing gun violence. Republican incumbent Brian Krajewski has been one of the more vocal proponents for eliminating board seats as a cost-cutting measure while the COVID-19 pandemic forces the county to rein in expenses. Electronic Electoral Board Service Notice (PDF). Our communities and neighborhoods need a new generation of empathetic leaders in Springfield to fight for working families and to represent our values. I have been a public servant and litigator my entire 28 year legal career, both as a criminal prosecutor and a civil defense attorney. The largest inflation that this country and DuPage County have seen in 40 years is a major cause of this food insecurity and needs to be be addressed by better fiscal policy coming out of Washington DC and Springfield. Sonni Each county board district encompasses a population of roughly 125,000 people. I also believe in the power of active listening and practicing empathy to get to the heart of any challenge, and finding effective solutions. She has tried hundreds of cases before judges and juries. We voted as a Board to approve: Don't take the health care benefits," the attorney said. I have worked at the Illinois Attorney Generals Office for 22 years, currently serving as the Chief of the Workers Compensation Bureau in Chicago. Franklin D. Roosevelt never garnered more than 39 percent of the county's vote in either of his four runs for president, and Barry Goldwater won over 60 percent here in 1964almost identical to Lyndon Johnson 's winning margin statewide. A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections is (or will be) available on the Boards official website (www.elections.il.gov) or for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois. While I currently focus on domestic relations matters in my practice, my legal experiences are diverse and included practice in the areas of employment, contracts, construction litigation, and tort litigation. Republican Party of Illinois. This plus a common-sense informational program will help stem the tide. DuPage County recently provided the DuPage Foundation $10.6 million for a grant program designed to support nonprofit organizations that address food and housing insecurity, mental health and substance use issues. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064023307996, DuPage County Regional Office of Education. "We know how critically important benefits are to giving people a safety net, and if we want to have people who truly represent our district serving it can't just be available to those that have deep pockets. When I talk to DuPage residents, Ive repeatedly heard their concerns regarding affordable housing -- both the ability to attract new families into the area, and the difficulty of more and more seniors to remain in their home and community. "I am a retired public school educator and coach who has always been passionate about serving my community.
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