Tinley Park Looks to Fill Vacancy on Village Board Following Mayor's Resignation

Tinley Park residents interested in filling a vacancy on the village board created by the resignation of Mayor Ed Zabrocki can file letters of interest with the village clerk until noon May 22.

With a new mayor expected to be named from among the trustees, a vacancy will be created on the board. Trustees are expected to meet in closed session on May 26 to discuss the candidates.

In addition to letters, interested parties must submit a resume and meet the following qualifications:

• at least 18 years of age
• resident of Tinley Park for at least one year
• no felony record
• ability to devote at least 1,000 hours of service to the job
• no debt owed to the village

Zabrocki, 73, announced his decision to step down due to health and family reasons earlier this month. His resignation will go into effect June 1. He will submit his resignation on May 19.

Zabrocki cited the health of his granddaughter, Faye, who has spina bifida, and his own battle with abdominal cancer, which has returned after 10 years in remission, as reasons for his decision to resign.

“This was not an easy decision,” Zabrocki said. “The next few years will be exciting for this community. I will hate not being a part of it.”

Zabrocki, who was reelected in 2013 and has two years left on his term, made a recommendation to name Trustee David Seaman as his replacement. Seaman has served on the Village Board since 1984 and is the current Mayor Pro-Tem.