The reasons people suppor t my re - elec tion

I’d like to thank the Review for inviting candidates to write an Op-Ed. I appreciate the opportunities candidates have had to engage the public. Forums, questionnaires, door knocking, and coffees have been wonderful ways we’ve shared our message Folks have heard a lot from the candidates

An amazing group of residents believe in my campaign. It’s their support, and the support of our community, that makes it all worthwhile A few of them wish to share why they volunteer for my re-election campaign for commissioner of Forest Park:

“One reason I am volunteering for Jessica is because she believes in the working people of Forest Park Jessica was instrumental in making sure that the people who build our roads and other infrastructure are paid a living wage and provided health insurance by championing and passing the Responsible Bidder Ordinance in Forest Park Public monies should protect the public and prioritize the working families of Forest Park, and Jessica helps to ensure that it does.” -

Paul Price

“I am volunteering for Jessica Voogd because she cares deeply about Forest Park She thinks about what would be best for the village both now and in the future. She does the research, puts together a plan, and then acts. She brought new ideas to the village around sustainability, then acted by implementing a tree survey, management plan, and worked to get the Tree City USA designation. As commissioner of public property, she worked with Public Works Director Stella to implement a fleet management plan and worked with Finance Director Olmsted to ear mark funds to replace the fleet over time Her commitment and hard work on behalf of the village has ear ned my vote. Join me and vote for Jessica Voogd for Forest Park Commissioner.”

- Kimberly Adami Hasegawa

“I work as a volunteer for Jessica because she has worked hard for us for the past four years. She has a clear vision that includes a commitment to transparency and to responsible and sustainable growth for Forest Park.” -

Karen Considine

“I am volunteering for Jessica’s campaign because of her dedication to the village. Forest Park is a community of hard-working people, and Jessica reflects just that; her hard work on behalf of all of us makes Forest Park better We all want a healthier and safer village, but Jessica actually does the work. She spends countless hours researching options and works cooperatively to make those options a reality From neighborhood cleanup days to the village’s Tree City USA designation, her hard work has made Forest Park a better place to live. The least I can do is support that kind of dedication and commitment. I hope you will join me in voting for Voogd on April 4.” -

Kate Van Winkle

“I volunteer for my wife’s re-election campaign because Jessica’s kindness, patience, deep sense of fair ness and selflessness shows in her tireless work on behalf of the village. It always impresses me how rational and passionate she is about every issue, and how she keeps persevering against any obstacles. Being a public figure is a difficult decision, and I believe she has handled it with grace and humility She suits up every day, rolls up her blazer sleeves and works hard for Forest Park I hope you’ ll join me in supporting Jessica for four more years.”

- Daniel Marcus Jessica Voogd is running for re-election as commissioner on the Forest Park Village Council.

Why we’re di erent … and better

Many from the village of Maywood know me, Mary “May” Larry. I have always found it important to be active in all things I am a part of, especially my community, which I have served since landing here in 1970. I am one of the candidates for Maywood village trustee, on a slate called My Maywood, because I know I can get the job done with knowledge of policies and procedures.

We could promise economic revitalization. But hasn’t nearly everyone over the last 17 years promised that and not produced it? Why? Because it takes a village! When it comes to making decisions on economic projects or next year’s budget or next year’s taxes, no one trustee has more or less power. It takes the whole body to do what is required of them.

That is why it is imperative that the residents help with this very big job — by the beautification of their blocks, helping our senior citizens and youth, participating in MAPS, keeping an eye out for each other, and asking shopkeepers to keep up their place of business while supporting them too One needs to feel the positive energy in a community that will call others to want to be a part of it. That’s what’s going to bring about economic revitalization.

The trustee’s job is very clear A trustee is part of the legislative body that gover ns the community by approving new revenue sources and expenditures or enacting new legislation allowing for a better tomorrow. Any person who claims they can better our current situation simply by being elected is offering false promises It takes a village!

The My Maywood Team is sure your reader’s won’t let false promises — from those who appear to be career politicians, shady or of questionable character, or those who have recently come on the scene — fool them. Current and past incumbents are proof of what cannot be quickly accomplished.

We can deliver what we promise, through ethical and infor med decisions made in the best interest of the people of the village of Maywood, and expecting nothing less from my running mate Diann W. Baker