Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant Intends To Win Re-Election As County Exec

JOLIET, IL — On Wednesday night, Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant issued a news release announcing she filed petitions with the Will County Clerk’s office this week, officially kicking-off her reelection campaign.

Pledging to continue prioritizing public safety, balanced budgets and an open and transparent government, Bertino-Tarrant announced promises were made and kept in her desire to seek a second term.

“When I ran for County Executive, I made a commitment to create an accessible, inclusive, and collaborative government to help build and support thriving communities,” declared the Shorewood Democrat. “Those are the priorities at the forefront of everything we seek to accomplish at Will County.”

In November 2020, Joliet Patch reported that Bertino-Tarrant garnered about 25,000 more votes than Manhattan Republican Nick Ficarello in her bid to become Will County's next County Executive, according to the vote totals from the Will County Clerk's Office.

With 100 percent of Will County's precincts reporting, totals showed Bertino-Tarrant captured 53.9 percent, with 172,941 votes, while Ficarello had 46.1 percent, with 147,673 votes, according to the Will County Clerk's Office.

As a former teacher, principal and State Senator, Bertino-Tarrant said she has dedicated her life to education advocacy and public service, citing her background as a former school teacher, principal and State Senator in Springfield.

“Residents want to see their elected officials work together and solve problems, and that’s what I am committed to doing,” Bertino-Tarrant informed Joliet Patch.

As part of a balanced budget, Bertino-Tarrant said she has worked with the County Board to pass the largest infrastructure improvement plan in Will County’s history, funding critical infrastructure and helping to modernize county government.

She also directed more resources towards tackling the fentanyl crisis and increased funding for police officers to help them do their jobs.

“I’m proud of the work we’ve been able to accomplish in such a short time, but there is still more work to be done,” Bertino-Tarrant announced. “I promise to continue fighting for working families, senior citizens, veterans; people who need our support.”

For more information about Bertino-Tarrant, she said that voters can visit www.JenniferForWillCounty.com.