Meet the Candidate for Lemont Township Trustee: Jason Sanderson

LEMONT, IL - Jason Sanderson, a candidate for Lemont Township Trustee, shares his background and what he would like to focus on if elected as a township trustee.

Sanderson attended Purdue University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management.

Sanderson is the owner of RWE Management Company, a construction management company that specializes in the design and construction of animal care facilities. He also has several years of experience in project management.

Sanderson has also served on the Planning and Zoning Commission for Lemont since 2011.

Communication with the community is an issue Sanderson is concerned about.

"Many of the residents don't understand the role the township plays in the community and the services the township provides," Sanderson said. "I would put social media to work for the township and engage our younger residents."

Besides community engagement, Sanderson said he would also focus on financial transparency, competitive bids on projects, better utilization of available resources and communication with residents.

Sanderson believes he will be able to bring a different perspective to the current township board, and he has new ideas to solve current challenges. He also cites his planning and zoning experience as a way he could help with the continued boundary dispute with Palos Park.

"If elected, I will work hard for the Township residents," he said.

Sanderson has a wife, Sara, and two children, Landon and Nora.