Flossmoor Mayoral Election 2017: Paul Braun Faces Jeanne “Gigi” Gummerson

FLOSSMOOR, IL - The Flossmoor mayoral election in 2017 pits incumbent Mayor Paul Braun against challenger Jeanne “Gig” Gummerson, a former trustee who is seeking the highest political office in the village.

According to her website, Gummerson is “a lifelong, dedicated member of the Flossmoor community.”

“She has served through the years in capacities ranging from Village Trustee to local business owner and co-creator of the Flossmoor Business Owners Association…. Backed by her 25 years of experience and knowledge of economic development, creative marketing, and community service, she brings a new, exciting vision to help usher Flossmoor into its next chapter.”

Braun, a Flossmoor resident for 40 years and two-term incumbent, wrote on his website that he is seeking re-election “because I believe that together we can continue to maintain high quality Village services, continue with our efforts for economic development to bring new businesses to Flossmoor, continue to maintain the Village’s financial stability, and to market and promote Flossmoor as a really great place to live, work, and raise our families.”

“I am committed to doing whatever is necessary to achieve these goals while at the same time not raising property taxes on our residents.”

Voters will decide between Braun and Gummerson on April 4. A third candidate, Arnold R. Crater, dropped out of the race in February.