Letter: Mayor Pradel Endorses Judy Brodhead for Re-Election to City Council

Naperville Mayor George Pradel has endorsed City Councilwoman Judith Brodhead for a second term on the Council. The Mayor, currently serving his fourth term, appointed Brodhead to the Transportation Advisory Board in 1990 and Naperville Plan Commission in 1991.  She served as Plan Commission Chair from 1997-2002 and went on to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals from 2001-2006, serving as Chair from 2004-2006.  A sixteen-year community volunteer, Brodhead is an Associate Professor and Coordinator of Cultural Events for North Central College, where she teaches English and Urban & Suburban Studies.

In endorsing Brodhead, Mayor Pradel said, "Judy was elected to the Council at a time when the City had many challenges. She was able to use her long-time experience to provide the insight and leadership necessary to make fiscally responsible decisions while maintaining the quality of life our citizens deserve. It is great to have a woman's perspective on the Council. She's a team player who knows how to find consensus and bring the Council together. We need to keep her part of the team!"

“I am truly honored to have the support of the Mayor,” says Brodhead. “ I believe we have worked well together and share the same passion for ensuring that Naperville continues to enjoy the very highest quality of life.  The coming years will offer new challenges, and I am ready to work on the pressing issues of safety, responsible development, traffic management and opportunities for young people and seniors.” 

In her role as Councilwoman, Brodhead also serves on the Downtown Advisory Commission and the Naperville Community Television Board of Directors. She served on the Naperville Development Partnership Board of Directors from 1999-2002, and as President of the Naperville League of Women Voters from 2004-2008. She is married and raised three children in Naperville. Early Voting in DuPage County begins on March 25. Election day is April 9.