Ex-Elmhurst Alderman To Run Again

ELMHURST, IL – Former Elmhurst Alderman Michael Bram, who left the City Council after two decades in 2021, announced Wednesday he was running again.

"After receiving so much support during my previous tenure and even more encouragement to run again from you my neighbors (within and outside of the Third ward), it made the decision an easy one," Michael Bram said in a Facebook post. "I would be humbled and proud to once again serve the Third ward and all of Elmhurst residents as the Third Ward Alderman."

Ward 3, which is in Elmhurst's northeastern corner, is represented by aldermen Dannee Polomsky and Chris Jensen.

Last month, Polomsky, whose term expires in May, told Patch she did not plan to run for a fourth term.

In April 2021, Bram finished second of three candidates in the mayoral race. In the election, then-Alderman Scott Levin won with 41 percent to Bram's 34 percent and Alderman Mark Mulliner's 25 percent. They were vying to replace Steve Morley, who served two terms.

Bram's council term expired in May 2021, with Jensen winning his seat.

Last month, Bram told Patch after a City Council committee meeting that he was considering another run. At the meeting, he listened to residents' views on adding sidewalks to Ward 3, then spoke about the issue.

Bram has remained connected to city issues. After he left office, he launched a Facebook page titled, "Discuss Elmhurst with Michael Bram."

In early October, he invited residents to a meeting at the Elmhurst Public Library to discuss issues such as the city budget, street projects, water and sewer rates, sidewalk policy, and advanced life support in ambulances.