HP Councilman Paul Frank To Run For Lake County Board

Highland Park City Councilman Paul Frank announced Tuesday he will run for the Lake County Board 11th District seat currently held by Steve Mandel.

Frank, who is running as a Democrat, will seek to represent District 11, which includes the majority of Highland Park, Highwood and a small portion of Deerfield.

“As a Councilman for the City of Highland Park I have put my professional and public service experience to work to achieve results that have reduced spending and protected vital services. As a county board member I will try to bring a balanced point of view that comes with experience,” said Frank, who is in the midst of his second term on the Highland Park Council, holding a seat there since 2011. “Throughout my professional career and on the City Council I have always worked well with others on the other side of the table even if we have differing views. I hope that my experience and my collaborative approach would serve me well on the board.”

According to a news release, Frank has earned the endorsement of all members of the Highland Park City Council and Mayor Nancy Rotering.

“I am honored to have the support of and encouragement of my colleagues and leaders from the across the community,” he said.

Professionally, Frank works on health care policy for WellCare Health Plans. He has previously worked in the higher education field as an advocate for student aid funding at National-Louis University and The Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities.