Naperville Township Municipal Elections – 2021

Office	Candidate Name	Contact Information	Candidate Comments
Aurora Mayor Vote for 1	Judd Lofchie	https://www.juddforaurora.com JuddforAurora@gmail.com	Current Alderman with a track record of voting to stop wasteful spending and reduce Aurora's $1.1 billion deficit. Experienced in both directly creating jobs and bringing employers to Aurora, through networking and collaboration. Improve public safety by creating stronger partnerships with our community organizations and churches
Aurora Mayor Vote for 1	John Laesch	http://www.johnforaurora.com/ johnforaurora@gmail.com Facebook Twitter	John is a union carpenter, veteran former East Aurora School Board member. Supports ethics reform and is rejecting contributions from people who do business with city hall. Focused on bringing higher wage jobs in the green building/renewable energy sector to Aurora.
Aurora Alderman At-Large Vote for 1	Brooke Shanley	http://www.brookeshanley.com brooke@brookeshanley.com Facebook Instagram Twitter	Educator. Activist. Organizer. VP of AFT Local 604, member Share Fox Valley, President American Legion Aux. Unit 84. Dedicated and responsible leader committed to our families, residents, and community at large. Will use professional leadership skills to collaborate to lessen property taxes, help small businesses, and protect vulnerable residents.
Aurora Alderman At-Large Vote for 1	Raymond Hull	http://www.rayhullforaurora.com Rayhull21aldermanatlarge@gmail.com	Retired Aurora Water Superintendent, former Planning Commissioner, and 2-term School Dist. #131 member, one year as president. Neighborhood revitalization is the foundation of any community which will assist in economic development. My main goal is to bridge the gap between the 3 regions of town to redefine Aurora's identity.
Aurora Alderman Ward 7 Vote for 1	Scheketa Hart-Burns (Incumbent)	hartburns@ameritech.net Facebook	A woman of my word who, with heart and mind for 30+ years, has always been actively and highly involved in the betterment of our community. I want to continue to make a positive difference in the lives of our constituents. I plan to cultivate change so that we as a community collectively achieve common goal.
Aurora Alderman Ward 7 Vote for 1	Saul Fultz	http://www.saulforward7.com/ saulforward7@gmail.com	Better Police & Community Relations Bring Community Programs that promote Unity and Positivity to Ward 7 Effectively Hear Your Needs
Aurora Alderman Ward 10 Vote for 1	Arjun Nair	https://www.arjunforalderman.com/ electnair@gmail.com Facebook Twitter	Majored in Political Science and Minored in Economics and History at Illinois Wesleyan University Interned at U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin's Chicago Office I will push for ideas and spending that uplift the community, rather than developers.
Fox Valley Park District Commissioner At Large	Joe Grisson, III (Write-In)	Facebook	Servant-leader who connects with, listens to, and represents ALL residents, regardless of community standing. 17+ years invested into advancing our community through social development programs and projects. A community leader who C.A.R.E.S. (Connects. Advocates. Restores. Empowers. Serves.) for our community.
Fox Valley Park District Commissioner Ward 3	Marea Berkley Clement (Write-In)	Facebook	PTSA Board Member for John C. Dunham STEM school since 2018, currently serving as Treasurer. Committed to Accessibility, Affordability, Diversity, Equality, Safety, and Sustainability. Naperville Township area resident since 2006. Avid supporter/user of Fox Valley Park District programs/facilities.
College of DuPage Trustee Vote for 3	Florence Appel	http://floforcod.com floforcod@gmail.com Facebook	32-year career in higher education as faculty, department administrator, union leader and negotiator Proud and outspoken Democrat - volunteer for Sean Casten, Terra Costa Howard; York Township PC Will address enrollment, tuition, revenues, all in the context of moving forward from the pandemic
	Don Potoczny	http://donforcod.com/ donforcod@gmail.com Facebook	Retired Army colonel, board president of DuPage Symphony Orchestra, and Chicago public high school administrator Certified Project Management Professional and Senior HR Professional, BA, MS, MSEd, EdD student Brings a lifetime of values-based leadership that can be trusted always to put service above self
	Dan Malloy	malloyforcod@gmail.com Facebook	Serving my community as a board member of The La Grange Area Historical Society, founder of "Waiola Elevates" non-profit, and local REALTOR® Making COD inclusive, affordable, and accessible for all community members because I believe knowledge is a right, not a privilege As a former COD student, I will advocate for all credits to transfer to four-year public colleges/universities
	Nick Howard	https://nickforcod.com nick@nickforcod.com	23+ year DuPage County resident, Glen Ellyn business owner, and former COD adjunct faculty member. Practical experience, business acumen, and educational background will bring common sense to the COD board. Will work to support and advocate for COD's greatest assets - its faculty, staff, and students.
School Board 203 Vote for 4	Charles Cush (Incumbent)	http://Cushfor203.com cushfor203@gmail.com Facebook Twitter	Business professional with 25+ years experience in marketing, managing large teams and multi-million dollar budgets. Served on School Board for past 4 1/2 years. Helped district earn ranking as top K-12 district in the state. Key Focus Areas: Driving growth for All students. College & Career Readiness, and Financial Stewardship.
	Kristin Fitzgerald (Incumbent)	http://www.electfitzgerald.com/ kristin@electfitzgerald.com Facebook	Elected to Board in 2013, brings more than 25 years of education policy experience to Board leadership. Tireless champion for all students, resulting in a $2 million annual investment in closing achievement gaps. Priorities: Success for all students, Comprehensive Equity Plan, Partnership with Community, and Budgetary Stewardship.
	Donna E. Wandke (Incumbent)	http://www.vote4wandke203.com vote4wandke203@gmail.com Facebook	Passion for education with 29 years of experience, including first as a teacher and then a leader in District 203 Current District 203 School Board Vice President and serving since 2013 Continued board goals: academic achievement for all and financial stewardship, already saved taxpayers $32.7 million
	Amanda McMillen	http://www.amandamcmillen.com friendsofamandamcmillen@gmail.com Facebook	Social worker with over 20 years’ experience working and advocating for children and families. Strengthen the district in diversity, equity, and inclusion and ensure all students are represented. Develop programs that are affordable, relevant, and in Naperville resident's best interests.
IPSD School Board 204 Vote for 4	Susan Taylor-Demming (Incumbent)	http://www.susantaylordemming4204.com susantdemming@gmail.com Facebook Twitter	Current #204 School Board member and higher education administrator who champions all district constituents and advocates for underrepresented students and families. Fiscally focused so that taxes are spent wisely, but committed to stellar programs for the success of all students. Will strengthen partnerships with higher education institutions and businesses to improve opportunities for academic success that supports career exploration and college coursework exposure.
	Laurie Donahue (Incumbent)	http://lauriedonahuefor204.com/ Facebook Twitter	Elected in 2017. Current secretary of the Indian Prairie District 204 school board. Support all *students’ social, emotional, and academic needs allowing them to achieve their greatest potential. Engineer and telecom Senior Director. Led large global teams including a $1B procurement program
	Saba Haider	http://sabahaider.com sabafor204@gmail.com Facebook	Accomplished businesswoman, running business in area of training, coaching, mental health and mindfulness. Community builder and organizer, helping people connect and build a strong and united community. She plans to bring equity, educational and social emotional excellence to school district 204.
	Supna Jain	https://www.supnajain204.com/ Facebook	Active D204 parent of two boys (3rd & 7th grade), member of PDAC and PTAs Background in law, Professor of Communication Studies, Founder/Artistic Director of NFP dance troupe Will advocate for academic rigor, equity, social-emotional literacy, and post-graduation readiness
	Robert O. Harris	http://drharris204.com dr.harris204@gmail.com	Focus on students: Persistence, graduation, career options, high achievement, effective learning management tools. Student services: Increase student success by helping all students grow socially, emotionally, and academically. Maintain safe and healthy environments. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Hire effective teachers, school district leaders, and staff committed to evidence-based results and excellence.
	Kader Sakkaria	https://www.kadersakkaria.com	Currently, Chief Technology Officer at Ruffalo Noel Levitz, a higher education firm. MBA from Kellogg School at Northwestern. From my professional background, I know that higher education is developing rapidly to open up new pathways towards success. We need to prepare every student to achieve success after graduation, however they define it.
	Allison Fosdick	Facebook afosdick@gmail.com	Supporting students' social and emotional health. Focusing on equity to close the achievement gap and ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed. Increasing collaboration and communication between the district, parents, and students.
Aurora Public Library Board	Sandeep Londhe (Write-In)	LinkedIn	Engineer and Business Management professional with 25+ years of experience in Technology, Sales, and Marketing. Co-founder: Aurora businesses that deliver art, design, and tech education. Aurora Indian Community Outreach Board member and Vice President. Key Focus Areas: Deliver knowledge, recreation, and support services to residents through the Aurora library system; Fiscal Stewardship.
Naperville City Council Vote for 4	Dr Benjamin White (Incumbent)	http://bennywhite.org/ benny@bennywhite.org Facebook Twitter	Current Councilman, former IPSD 204 School Board Member, former Fire and Police Commissioner, and retired Army Officer Led the effort in updating the City’s mission statement to include “an inclusive community that values diversity. I want to continue moving Naperville forward through community engagement, sound financial principles, and resourceful public safety.
	Allison Longenbaugh	https://www.allison4naperville.com allison4naperville@gmail.com Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok	29-year career at J.P. Morgan as operations analyst and change leader. Will actively listen and analyze to execute solutions providing the greatest benefit to all stakeholders. Supports responsible development, affordable housing, and delivering city services residents deserve.
	Ian Holzhauer	https://believeinnaperville.com/ campaign@believeinnaperville.com Facebook Twitter	Naperville native; served in Air Force JAG Corps; raising a family of four young children Will promote respect in our community, protect our economy, keep Naperville housing attainable for families Supports transitioning our city away from 90% reliance on coal and embracing renewable energy sources
	Mark Urda	http://www.urdaforcouncil.com mark.urda@gmail.com Facebook	Forty-year Naperville resident and local business owner. Five years of community service on Naperville Historic Preservation Commission. Focused on championing resident concerns, supporting diversity, and increasing transparency.
	John Krummen (Incumbent)	http://Krummenforcouncil.com jkrummen@outlook.com Facebook	MS in Mechanical Engineering, MBA, Professor of Economic at North Central College Reduced City debt by $ 60 million resulting in $ 4 million yearly savings and maintained AAA Bond rating, with Level Property Taxes Initiated the Sustainability and Clean Energy Task Force and active in National Inclusion and Diversity Councils
	James Haselhorst	http://www.napervillecandidate.com jimhaselhorst.cc@gmail.com Facebook	Over 30 years government experience between time in the Navy and with the USDA Over 25 years in Naperville as a community activist and volunteer ver 25 years of familiarity with Naperville government from participating in committee/board/council meetings
Naperville Park Board Vote for 4	Mary Gibson	MaryforNapervilleParks@gmail.com Facebook	Former Director at a data analytics firm, mother of three young children, and active community volunteer Will prioritize quality and affordable programing, classes, and events for all Naperville residents Committed to making Naperville Park District a leader in environmental stewardship and sustainability
	Alison Thompson	Facebook alison.thompson.c@gmail.com	Manager and leader in a photography company for 8 years, in addition to running a successful small business. Grew up in Naperville, using the park district services, and moved back to raise a family here. Develop programs that are affordable, relevant, and in Naperville resident's best interests.
	Leslie Ruffing	Facebook LeslieForNapervilleParks@gmail.com	Community activist focusing on gun violence prevention and safety. Volunteer chair of multiple PTA committees. 15+ years as a Structured Settlement Broker supporting clients so that the injured party’s needs are protected. A leader for the board who is committed to fairness, accountability, and fiscal responsibility while keeping nature conservation at the forefront of decision-making.
	Rhonda Ansier	ansierfornaperparks@gmail.com Facebook	Accessibility and Affordability: I support quality programs that are available to all Naperville citizens regardless of their abilities or socioeconomic status. Accountability: I will make decisions that are fair and based on community needs, rather than on the interests of any board member. Association: I will promote programs that bring citizens together as a community, and that recognize Naperville's diversity.
DuPage County Educational Service Regional Board of Trustees Full 6-Year Term	David R. Griffith (Write-In)	dgriffnuea@aol.com	Retired 34-year teacher, SD #203. 14 years as President of Naperville Unit Education Association. Retired from IEA. 10-year advocate for public education employees and promoting sound educational practices. Focus on protecting the quality of public education in our county.
Naperville Township - Supervisor	Eddie Bedford (Incumbent)	eddieb@napervilletownship.com	Retired educator. Naperville School District #203, Eastern Michigan University, North Central College. Researcher / Presenter - Negro Baseball League. Successful transfer of Naperville Township Road District into the Naperville Township as a department May 2021 under direction of Naperville Township Board of Trustees.
Naperville Township - Clerk	Nate Sippel (Incumbent)	sippelnate8@gmail.com	Graduated from DePaul University with a degree in Political Science. Formerly served as Community Outreach Liaison for Rep. Stephanie Kifowit. Serves as Executive Director to DuPage Democrats.
Naperville Township Vote for 4	Loretta Burke (Incumbent)	ltburke@sbcglobal.net	Promote awareness of the range of services the Township offers. Provide transparency in the Township’s operations and fiscal policies. Work to reduce the tax burden upon Township residents.
	Julie Federico (Incumbent)	JulieF@napervilletownship.com	Incumbent Trustee; 30+ year resident of Naperville and Precinct Committeeperson Continue Democratic activities at the Township, working cooperatively with the team of Trustees Support Supervisor Bedford as Naperville Township consolidates the Highway Department
	John Waller (Incumbent)	wallerfornaperville@gmail.com Facebook	Naperville resident since 1993, HOA President since 2008 Drive down Township costs using 30+ years of work experience in cost savings, logistics, and analyzing market trends Active volunteer at Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, Hesed House, and Feed My Starving Children
	Jennifer Dianna Franklin (Write-In)	jdfranklin@wustl.edu	Former Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer Fraud Bureau of the Office of the Illinois Attorney General. Promote fiscal accountability and resident education regarding Township operations and services. Serves as a Precinct Committeeperson for Naperville Township Democrats.