Lincoln-Way Mayors Endorse Same 3 for LW210 School Board

NEW LENOX, IL - The four mayors in Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 have all endorsed the same three candidates in the upcoming school board race on April 4.

New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann, Manhattan Mayor James Doyle, Mokena Mayor Frank Fleischer and Frankfort Mayor Jim Holland all chose to endorse Joe Kirkeeng, Aaron Janik and Joe Kosteck among the 13 candidates vying for the open school board seats in the district, according to a news release.

“I’m happy to endorse these three candidates," said Baldermann. "They are highly qualified and have the experience to lead the district at such a critical time. They each speak with independent voices yet have a common goal to protect the district’s reputation which is important to my residents in New Lenox.”

Holland also believes the three candidates will represent the people of the district well.

“They all have experience and the capabilities to improve the educational experience for students and they will be responsible with taxpayer dollars," he said.

The April 4 election in District 210 has two, two-year terms and three four-year term seats open.

In addition to Kirkeeng, seeking the two-year terms are Beth Janus-Doyle, Robert Ripp, Lee Talley and Karen Town.

Those seeking four-year terms are Janik, Chris Lucchetti, Dee Molinare, Chris Kosel, Kosteck, Catherine Vasilakis Pleasant, Gus Yiakos and Ben Yomtoob.

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