Bolingbrook United’s 12 Candidates Launch Official Platform

Bolingbrook, IL -On Tuesday, February 13, 2019, Bolingbrook United launched its official platform for the local election on April 2nd. The municipal party, formed in 2017, is comprised of Bolingbrook residents who share the common vision of embracing new and diverse perspectives to drive positive change. Bolingbrook United’s 2019 candidates are seeking positions on the Bolingbrook Village Trustee Board, Fountaindale Library Board, Park District Board, and Plainfield Library Board.

Village Board

Terri Ransom, Ajaz Gill, and Jaime Olson are running for positions on the Village Trustee Board. “Our wonderful community of residents deserves better than massive debt, divisive rhetoric, and decreasing transparency from our local government,”Gill said. “We are fighting for Bolingbrook’s future.” Ransom, Gill, and Olson are involved community members who believe in elected officials’ accountability to village residents.

School Board

Bolingbrook United’s Valley View School Board candidates are focused on the future for local students and faculty. Debra Savage, Charlotte Droogan, and Dr. Sandra Carlson are longtime Bolingbrook residents who are running with the well-being of teachers, students, and faculty in mind. “Wellness at every level, faculty diversity, and technical opportunities are key priorities for Bolingbrook United,”said Dr. Sandra Carlson, who is a licensed counselor.

Fountaindale Library Board

Otis Gatlin and Ryan Harter are Bolingbrook United’s Fountaindale Library Board candidates. Harter and Gatlin are focused on board transparency, resident engagement, and improving access.“We are fathers with young children,”Gatlin noted.“Ryan and I understand the value of library programs and hours that benefit working families as well...”

Park District Board

Deneen Lenoir, Dorothy Andrews and Saud Ganzanfer, of Bolingbrook United, are working to win seats on the Park District Board. Andrews emphasized the Village’s diversity saying, “We want our park district programs to reflect all of the residents of Bolingbrook. Inclusiveness is key.” Ensuring referendum commitments are on track and in budget is also a top priority for the three Park Board candidates.

Plainfield Library Board

Operations manager and community activist, Jason Cann, is running for Plainfield Library Board. Cann intends to leverage his business acumen to help build a thriving and community- oriented center for residents.

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Back in 2017, Bolingbrook United’s first candidate, Bob Jaskiewicz, was elected to the Village board. “We need more local officials who are willing to step up and operate in good-faith for the betterment of this community,”said Trustee Jaskiewicz. “The 2019 Bolingbrook United candidates have presented a clear plan to foster prosperity for everyone in Bolingbrook.”

Bolingbrook United’s mission is unity, community, and transparency. Full platform details for each position can be found at https://bolingbrookunited.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bolingbrookunited.

About Bolingbrook United:

In late 2016, in a quiet neighborhood in Bolingbrook, neighbors, business owners, and concerned citizens joined together to discuss the upcoming municipal election in Bolingbrook and the need for a change in local government. Citing citizens’ complaints that Bolingbrook’s leadership had grown out of touch with the diversity of the community, who its residents are and what is important to them, the group acknowledged that for over 30 years the same party has been in control and change is desperately needed.

Concerns expressed amongst the group ranged from improved fiscal responsibility and transparency to taxpayers, to improving services to residents including repair and installation of sidewalks and other infrastructure basics that are missing in some "forgotten parts" of the village. It became clear to all who were in attendance that it was time for change and "Bolingbrook United" was born.