Ron Levitsky: West Deerfield Township Trustee Candidate

Name: Ronald Levitsky

Campaign Website: westdeerfieldtownshipteam.com

How long have you lived in West Deerfield Township? 13 years

Are you an incumbent? Yes.

How long have you served in your office? 8 years

What political accomplishments are you most proud of?

If by political, you mean as a township trustee, then…

• Keeping township taxes low and balancing the budget every year.
• Increasing services for those most vulnerable in the township – the elderly, the poor, those who are ill or with disabilities.
• Taking the lead to create programs that help our community – such as a Mental Health First Aid Clinic and low-cost Pet Vaccination Clinic.
• Preserving our township historical archives and making them available online.

What professional accomplishments are you most proud of?

• A career in education, as a middle school teacher, for 35 years. Also, acting as an educational consultant for Brown University’s Choices for the 21st Century Education Project.
• Helping my late wife with her business, and upon her death, taking it over.
• Publishing both fiction and non-fiction.

What are the three most important issues facing the West Deerfield Township Board of Trustees?

• Maintaining low taxes. We continue to have the lowest township taxes in the area.
• Maintaining a balanced budget.
• Maintaining or increasing services for our community, especially for those who are most disadvantaged.

How do you distinguish yourself from your opponent(s)?

As a local public official, I have experience in working cooperatively with other board members, regardless of party labels, to do as much as we can for the community, while husbanding our limited resources. I believe that government, especially at the local level, can do a great deal of good for its constituents.

What is your professional background?

I taught middle school social studies for 35 years. I also helped my late wife with her stable business.

What is your educational background?

B.A. – Northern Illinois University
M.A. – Sir George Williams University (now Concordia), Montreal, Quebec

What other information would you like to share?

I have also been involved in community service. For example, I was on the Executive Board of the Lake Forest Caucus, I was a New Trier Special Olympics Coach, and I volunteer for Becca’s Foundation, which deals with the emotional aspects of cancer on children and their support groups.