Paul O'Grady Shares Township Election Info, Not Running For Mayor

ORLAND PARK, IL — A group of Orland Township elected officials and candidates have come together as a group called "Orland Township Together," running for various offices within the township in the upcoming April 2021 election.

According to Township Supervisor Paul O'Grady, those part of the election slate include:

• Paul O’Grady for Supervisor
• Cindy Murray for Clerk
• Antonio Rubino for Highway Commissioner
• Rich Kelly for Assessor
• Patrick Feldner for Trustee
• John Lynch for Trustee
• Michael Maratea for Trustee
• Maria Sanfillippo for Trustee

"The homeowners and taxpayers of Orland Township deserve to have an effective and
responsible government that meets their needs while also being careful guardians of taxpayer
money," Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady said. "In order to do that, it takes a team with
shared goals and a commitment to public service, and that’s what we have in this group."

The group said that even though townships are not always as high-profile as state or municipal government, they play an increasingly vital role in delivering services people depend on, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Orland Township Together is committed to playing an important role in providing our senior
citizens with drive thru-flu vaccination and safe, accessible transportation to medical visits. In
the coming months when a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available, we will be fully prepared to do
our part to ensure quick and safe distribution," Highway Commissioner Candidate Antiono
Rubino said.

The group said other priorities Orland Township Together is focused on is helping homeowners reduce their property tax burden, maintaining a strong community food pantry to help local residents who have been economically effected by the coronavirus, maintaining and improving local roads and parks and providing scholarships to local high schoolers at no cost to taxpayers.

O'Grady said talk of running against Mayor of Orland Park Keith Pekau in the 2021 election are not true.

"I love being the Orland Township's Supervisor and anytime I think it's time to be done, something tremendous comes along that makes me want to stay, help and work. The township is constantly expanding, and we have accomplished many goals. We are prepared to do more," O'Grady said. "So no, I don't have any intentions of running for mayor."

For more information on the Orland Township Together plan for a stronger Orland visit
www.Ott2021.com.