Election 2025: New Lenox Fire Protection District Board Candidate Lori Fischer

NEW LENOX, IL — The consolidated election is set for April 1, and early voting wraps up March 31.

Two seats are up for grabs on the New Lenox Fire Protection District Board of Trustees, with four candidates vying for the spots.

The board of trustees comprises five members, with each elected to a six-year term. The terms are staggered to allow for continuity as the membership changes. The board serves as the District's policymaking body, and is responsible for providing financial oversight.

Running for the seats are incumbents Lori Fischer and Roy "Skip" Minger. They're challenged by W. Brandon Rinker and David J. Popp.

Patch provided a questionnaire to candidates. Their answers are now published in candidate profiles.

Candidate:

Lori A. Fischer

Office sought:

Fire protection district board

Town/city of Residence:

New Lenox

Party affiliation (if partisan race):

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government? This includes any relatives who work in the government you're running for.

Husband BRIAN FISCHER New Lenox Park District commissioner

Occupation. Please include years of experience.

Broker-Owner of FISCHER Real Estate 35+ yrs

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office:

One of the elected trustees had to step down due to personal issues. I was appointed to serve out his remaining term as trustee for the New Lenox Fire Protection District.

The most pressing issues facing our board are _______, and this is what I intend to do about them.

Providing the BEST Resorces available for our Firefighters/paramedic's while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

SINCE I DO NOT know the other candidates I can NOT answer this question.

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency)?

N/A

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

N/A

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

Been a self employed business owner in town has provided me skills needed for this job.

Why should voters trust you?

Been a life long resident of New Lenox- been involved in community civic clubs - I have a vested interest in the community.

If you win this position, what accomplishment would make your term in office as a success?

Provide all the resources needed for the firefighters/paramedics. Long term build a training

facility for them to practice their skills.

Live within budget, plan for short and long term capital needs.

Is there any reason you would not serve your full term of office, other than those of health or family?

NONE

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I have been involved with the Fire Department "wreaths for Veterans" program for many yrs. I have been a long time member of the New Lenox LIONS Club. I will work HARD to make sure the NLFPD has all the resources needed to provide the level of service that the NEW Lenox residents deserve.