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I have been a Will County Board Member and Will County Forest Preserve Commissioner for 1 4 year term. I have served on the Finance, Legislative, Public works and Transportation, Capital Improvements and IT committees.
I have also been serving on the Will County Children's Advocacy Centers Board of Directors and also on their Finance committee since 2022. In 2026 I was appointed to the Tri-River Police Training Region 16 for Will, Grundy and Kendall counties.
In 2025 I was nominated and selected to the Edgar fellows Program, an exclusive group for Illinois policy leaders specializing in bipartisan cooperation.
In my short career, I have worked on golf course reconstruction projects, advocacy campaign for small businesses, among others
I am a creative and out of the box thinker who prioritize bipartisan cooperation and consensus building. In my career, I have worked in a wide variety of settings - from construction to advocacy campaigns I have had many achievements.
As a County Member, I am most proud of my efforts to achieve a 0% annual county property tax levy, which we successfully achieved in FY2026. We are currently on track to approve the same for FY2027, after I championed a letter early on in the budget process calling for substantial property tax relief for Will County home property owners.
For the Forest Preserve I'm most proud of my consistent fiscal realism. In my 1st term I opposed the $50 million bond sale that will cost tax payers approx $80 million.
The County's most significant challenge is balancing our strategic location and the economic advantages at stem from that, while also prioritizing a high quality of life for Will County residents. The biggest issue I hear from residents is that their property tax bills are out of control and they feel like they are getting no help from their elected officials. Further, I hear that is getting difficult to operate and own a business due to high taxes and regulations.
Since joining the board, I have taken an "applicant-first" approach to land use cases. I believe this helps maintain a pro-business and easy to work with board.
I have most frequently been a voice for common-sense fiscal decisions that emphasize lower taxes and spending.
One of the biggest challenges facing Plainfield is the rapid growth of subdivision neighborhoods. The impact of this is yet to be fully seen, but I anticipate continued traffic concerns and of course - property tax frustrations.
Since learning of the 9th St. Bridge closure that is soon to impact the regional traffic picture, I have been sounding the alarm and using my voice to advocate for alternative bridge options. The current bridge is used by many commuters in my district and I want to keep them off the roads for as little time and as safely as possible.
I will also continue to act as a fiscal watchdog for the taxpayers. I want to protect the right of people to do what they want with their own money.
Law enforcement at all levels needs to collaborate to keep our communities free of violent offenders and criminals.
I am working to make Will County a low tax place to live work and raise a family. My main policy priorities are 1) lowering taxes and spending 2) maintaining safe roads and bridges 3) protecting children from abuse and neglect.
We need to ensure these developments like all developments in Will County are properly placed and planned to limit the impact on residential subdivisions.
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As the only woman in this race, as a former teacher, long-time advocate, mother, and the candidate with the most experience, I am the best choice for the position. I earned a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction, with an ESL endorsement, and spent 12 years as a proud union teacher in Illinois. Married for 30 years, I am the mother of three children and proud grandma to two boys. After settling in Will County in 2011, I volunteered extensively while caring for my daughter after major surgery. Motivated by healthcare issues, I ran for State Representative in 2018 and was elected to the Will County Board in 2020, where I proudly continue to serve.
As the only woman in this race, as a former teacher, long-time advocate, mother, and the candidate with the most experience, I am the best choice for the position. I take my elected role seriously and have an outstanding attendance record for all meetings—even for committee meetings to which I am not assigned, because I believe in the value of information and participation. Moreover, I have diligently served the residents of Plainfield on the Will County Board since 2020! I'd be honored to receive your vote again this year.
My top priorities are creating and maintaining good-paying jobs for Will County’s working families, strengthening essential public infrastructure, and expanding county services, particularly for underserved communities (seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and people of color). During my next term, I will focus on maintaining and expanding programs like Access Will County, which improves transportation access for our most vulnerable residents, while working with the Will County Center for Economic Development and other stakeholders to create more job opportunities throughout the county.
My #1 priority is ensuring the residents of my district have a strong voice on the County Board. Too often, Plainfield can feel disconnected from the services available throughout Will County. I want to change that by building stronger partnerships and ensuring that Plainfield residents benefit from county programs. My other priorities for Plainfield include (1) Advocate for more affordable housing to address the housing crisis and support sustainable growth in our County. (2) Expand access to Will County Health Department behavioral health/substance use services where they’re needed most. (3) Increase Plainfield’s tourism through strategic partnerships.
While federal enforcement actions are outside local control, local leaders have a responsibility to protect the safety, rights, and dignity of everyone who lives here. I support policies that uphold due process, require proper warrants, protect personal data, limit the use of local resources for federal enforcement, and expand access to legal aid and “know your rights” information. Above all, I believe leadership means being a good neighbor—standing up for fairness and basic humanity so people feel safe accessing services, reporting crimes, and fully participating in community life.
I'm running to help maintain and strengthen Democratic leadership on the Will County Board. Local government plays a critical role in shaping our daily lives, and we need to ensure that decisions are made with transparency, accountability, and in the best interest of our communities. Preserving Democratic control is essential to protecting the integrity of our local values—whether that’s investing in public infrastructure, protecting our environment, or ensuring access to essential services. As the most experienced county board member in this district, I bring a deep understanding of how our local government works and a proven track record of getting things done for the people of Will County. Finally, the people of Plainfield deserve a democratic voice, so don’t forget to VOTE Tuesday, November 3!
No company (data center or otherwise) should be permitted to operate in Will County without demonstrating that its presence will not negatively impact our residents, communities, or the environment. As a Will County Board Member, I believe it is my responsibility to conduct thorough due diligence of each proposal, ensure meaningful opportunities for public input, and require enforceable safeguards and penalties for noncompliance. Data centers might have a place in Will County, but they must be located away from homes, schools, and parks, provide their own energy, use closed-loop water systems, and demonstrate environmental responsibility. Residents should never bear the financial or environmental burdens of these developments.
