Election 2025: New Lenox Fire Protection District Board Candidate Roy 'Skip' Minger

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:

Roy 'Skip' Minger

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.

No.

Occupation. Please include years of experience.

Retired 34 years in the automotive business.

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office:

16 years as fire trustee

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

Find outside funding getting the best equipment for the safety of the community

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

Committed to transparency, fiscal responsibility, and serving the whole community

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

On board now

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

Planning for new developments on residual and commercial property.

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

By working on a tax rate of .59 while all the surrounding towns are much higher

Why should voters trust you?

As trustee i will do and be truthful and not deceptive in all decisions.

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

Getting outside funding for the fireman and equipment we need to keep New Lenox safe.

What are your views on fiscal policy, government spending and the handling of taxpayer dollars in the office you are seeking?

Make sure our government spending is good for economy, the whole community.

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

No.

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

Vietnam veteran, chairman of Wreaths Across America for New Lenox and Abraham Lincoln cemetery.