Glen Ellyn Village President Diane McGinley Steps Down

Press release from the Village of Glen Ellyn:

Glen Ellyn Village President Diane McGinley announced at Monday’s Village Board Meeting that she is stepping down from her elected position, effective January 1, 2021.

“I have worked alongside remarkable people including Village staff, regional and school leaders, business owners, volunteers, faith groups, friends and neighbors. Together working to make Glen Ellyn a better place.”

At the December 14 Village Board Meeting, the Board voted to approve Trustee Craig Pryde as President Pro-Tem from January 1, 2021 through April 30, 2021. The Village Board will appoint an acting President at a future Village Board Meeting to complete President McGinley’s term. The Village President position will be formally elected in the 2021 Spring Consolidated Election, held on April 6, 2021.

McGinley has been an integral part of the Glen Ellyn community for over 15 years. She served a substitute teacher for District 41, PTA President for Hadley Jr. High and served as Trustee on the Village Board from 2011-2015, and again beginning in November 2016 until she was sworn in as Village President in on May 8, 2017.

During President McGinley’s time on the Board, the Village has embarked on ambitious capital improvement projects including the completion of the Taylor Avenue underpass, the commencement of the Civic Center parking garage and planning for the Downtown Streetscape and Utility project. In addition, President McGinley and the Village Board have lead efforts to earmark $20 million of federal funds for a pedestrian tunnel and new train station project, tentatively scheduled for 2024. During her term, three significant redevelopment projects have been approved, totaling $90 million in private investment in the downtown. Over the last three years, businesses including Pete’s Market, CVS, Panera, Andy’s Frozen Custard and Raising Cane’s have revitalized much of the Roosevelt Road corridor.

President McGinley stated at her final Board meeting that she was most proud of the relationships the Village has forged over the years with College of DuPage, Lombard and other neighboring communities, as well as the Park District, Library and schools. “I will miss this great community and all the engaged and passionate residents. Thank you for allowing me to represent you over the years,” said McGinley.

“President McGinley’s service and dedication to the Glen Ellyn community has been exemplary and we’ve had many notable achievements under her leadership,” said Village Manager Mark Franz. “Village staff and the community wish her well in her future endeavors.”

This press release was produced by the Village of Glen Ellyn. The views expressed here are the author’s own.