Bolingbrook United Announces Slate Of Political Candidates

(The following press release and photos were furnished to the Bolingbrook Patch by Bolingbrook United.)

BOLINGBROOK, IL - Two years ago, a small group of residents met to discuss local issues, government waste and the need for the Village of Bolingbrook to end its history of political elitism which forbid individuals from any real participation in local government and promoted pay to play politics. In addition to their concern over the notable shortfalls of local government they wanted to further prosperity within the community as a whole, not just for the well connected. As a result of that meeting the Bolingbrook United political party was formed and its first candidate, Bob Jaskiewicz, was later elected to the village board in April of 2017.

Despite being outspent by their opponents by more than a 2 to 1 margin and existing for only a few months before the 2017 election, Bolingbrook United came within less than half of 1 percent of the votes needed to also win the contest for mayor, village clerk and another village trustee position.

This strong showing from what was a grassroots effort confirmed that village residents are no longer satisfied by the status quo.

Since the 2017 municipal election Bolingbrook United has continued to grow in its membership, visibility and leadership in Bolingbrook. As Bolingbrook United looks towards the 2019 municipal election, on the evening of September 12, the group announced its intended slate of candidates for a range of local governmental bodies. Those candidates are listed below and additional information can be found about each on the Bolingbrook United Facebook page: www.facebook.com/bolingbrookun...

Over the coming weeks and months Bolingbrook United’s candidates will start gathering petitions for signatures to appear on the ballot and hosting various campaign events between now and election day, April 2, 2019.

To join Bolingbrook United’s efforts, become a volunteer, help collect signatures or for additional information please contact any of its candidates or Joe Giamanco via joe@glawpartners.com or 773-354-8909.

Candidates for Village Trustee:
• Ajaz Gill
• Jaime Olson
• Terri Ransom
Candidates for Valley View 365U School Board:
• Sandra Carlson
• Charlotte Droogan
• Mustafa Syed

Fountaindale Library Board of Trustees:
• Otis Gatlin
• Ryan Harter
• Deb Savage

Park District Board
• Saud Gazanfer

Images via Bolingbrook United