Lincoln-Way Area Mayors Endorse Keith Ogle For Frankfort Mayor

FRANKFORT, IL — Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle filed his petitions Tuesday at Village Hall in the bid for his re-election campaign for another term as mayor, according to a news release from his campaign.

“I really enjoyed going door-to-door, collecting signatures, and talking with residents across the village,” Ogle said. “People are pleased with the progress we’ve made and support the direction our administration is headed. They also appreciate that the board is being fiscally responsible, transparent in our work, and that we’re working together to serve the residents, business owners, and taxpayers of Frankfort.”

Ogle and his wife of 38 years, Kim, have lived in Frankfort since 2005. Before he was elected as mayor, Ogle was appointed Village Clerk in July 2013 and, in 2015, was appointed Village Trustee. He was re-elected as Trustee in 2017, and elected as mayor in 2021.

According to Ogle's campaign, the current mayor has also been endorsed by fellow Lincoln-Way mayors: Mike Adrieansen of the Village of Manhattan, Tim Baldermann of the Village of New Lenox and Frank A. Fleischer, Village President of Mokena.

"I endorse Keith because I’ve seen the progress he and his administration have made," Adrieansen said in a release. "He always puts the residents first, and I believe the voters recognize that."

New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann added, “The Lincoln-Way area mayors are a cohesive team that works well together to represent their constituents. Keith Ogle has done a great job representing Frankfort and has been a valuable member of this coalition.”

Mokena Village President Frank A. Fleischer echoed his colleague’s sentiment, saying, “We have all worked well together in the Lincoln-Way area and support one another. That’s why I endorse him. Let’s keep Lincoln-Way strong.”

“I’m honored to have their endorsements, and I will work hard to earn the support of every resident in Frankfort," Ogle said in a release.