email
ecastillo1017@gmail.com
Years in an elected position
10
1. Show up and listen to the issues.
2. Find out what can be done to positively move forward.
3. Be the change my community wants to see.
4. Share that information with my community.
I am currently the 4th District Councilwoman for the City of Lake Station. I was elected to this position since January of 2016.
I read the monthly reports, sent by the Clerk Treasurer, to see if we are staying on budget. I also ask what the additional appropriations are for and ask why we need them.
I would communicate by telephone, e-mail, or in-person.
I have been a union employee with the railroad for over 20 years.
CSX Intermodal (Bedford Park, IL) from July 2001 to May 2003.
EJ&E Railway (Gary, IN) from July 2005 to February 2008, when it changed to Gary Railway. I worked for Gary Railway (Located inside US Steel Gary, IN) February 2008 to March 2023.
I am currently employed at Norfolk Southern (Chicago, IL). Norfolk Southern Railroad August 2023 to Present.
Also I am a lifetime member of Lake Station VFW.
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Instagram Handle
marlinda tyson-haymon
Campaign Phone Number
2199519465
email
marlindatyson@yahoo.com
Years in an elected position
4
1. Protect Essential Services – Ensure public safety, health services, infrastructure, and community programs remain strong despite state-level funding challenges.
2. Defend County Workers – Support fair wages, stable staffing, and responsible budgeting that protects the employees who keep Lake County running.
3. Strengthen Fiscal Accountability – Lead with transparent, disciplined budgeting that eliminates waste and keeps taxpayers informed.
Fair. Focused. For the People.
I am running for Lake County Council District 3 with a background that combines financial oversight, public service, and community leadership.
As a current Library Board Member, I review and approve budgets and salaries, giving me direct experience with fiscal responsibility and taxpayer accountability — core duties of the Lake County Council.
I am a proud member of USW Local 1010 and serve as First District Captain of Gary and a G1-03 Precinct Committeeman. These roles have strengthened my leadership, coalition-building, and advocacy skills on behalf of working families.
My professional experience as a former teacher, coach, and Child Protective Services
With budget reductions ahead, my strategy is to protect essential services while improving efficiency and accountability.
First, I will prioritize core services like public safety, health, courts, and infrastructure before administrative spending. Second, I support performance-based budgeting to eliminate duplication and improve accuracy. Third, I will strengthen financial oversight and transparency to ensure every taxpayer dollar is used effectively.
I will also pursue grants, partnerships, and shared-service agreements to reduce costs without cutting services. Most importantly, I will support our workforce, because quality services depend on well-supported employees.
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