Hinsdale Gets New Trustee; She Pushes Preservation

HINSDALE, IL – Alexis Braden, an advocate for historic preservation in Hinsdale, took the oath of office Tuesday as the village's newest trustee.

She replaced Laurel Haarlow, a native who took office in 2019. Haarlow did not run again.

Braden ran unopposed in the April election. She has served on the village's Historic Preservation Commission since 2019.

Cauley praised Braden for her "wealth of historic preservation" experience.

He said Haarlow brought a "unique perspective" to the board.

"You've been a very dedicated trustee, come prepared, ask good questions and help us work through difficult issues," Cauley told Haarlow.

Haarlow was appointed at Tuesday's meeting to serve as a member of the Plan Commission.

Haarlow called Cauley's leadership "terrific" and said the village has greatly benefitted from her colleagues' work.