Carl Gutierrez Announces Bid for Kendall County Coroner

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Carl Gutierrez (R-Oswego), announced his candidacy to replace retiring Kendall County Coroner Ken Toftoy in front of dozens of supporters that included family members and friends on the steps of the old historical Kendall County courthouse.

Carl Gutierrez is a loving father to two sons and a life-long resident of Kendall County who has actively worked in the Coroner’s Office as a Deputy Coroner since 2012. Gutierrez is a retired Lieutenant with the Illinois State Police having served the state for 30 years. During his tenure in law enforcement, Gutierrez served in many leadership roles with State Police including the critical responsibilities as the acting Statewide Supervising Special Agent to the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force. He also served in the Illinois Army National Guard for 13 years retiring honorably from his military post with the rank and position of 1st Lieutenant, Company Commander.

“I have committed more than half my lifetime to serving and protecting the people of Illinois and I want to bring that experience and leadership to Kendall County residents,” said Carl Gutierrez. “I chose to live and raise a family in the community I grew up in because of the wonderful services and qualities of life it has to offer. I want to ensure that residents know they have elected a person who holds professionalism and integrity of the office to its highest standards. If elected, my first action as Coroner will be to refuse the taxpayer funded pension and healthcare. I am committed to furthering a more economical and efficient office by utilizing experienced leadership holding myself accountable to the people of Kendall County.”

He added that the Coroner’s office does a good job currently but updating policies/procedures, new technology and adding focus on creating quarterly training for employees, will better streamline the office and better prepare and educate deputies for a growing community. Gutierrez also mentioned that if elected, he will donate a portion of the Coroner’s annual salary to starting a scholarship program to give opportunities to young residents of Kendall County who plan to further their education with a focus in forensic law, first responder medical fields and criminal science investigation.

For further information regarding the candidacy of Carl Gutierrez for Kendall County Coroner, please contact Ashley Barry at ashleybarry8@gmail.com or call 630.788.2860.