Jackie Traynere, Local Official

I am proud to be of, by, and for the people I represent as a Will County Board member from the 4th District, which encompasses the eastern portion of Bolingbrook. As someone who grew up in Bolingbrook, who has returned to my hometown to work and serve, I have seen and lived the changes that out community has undergone, and I know that our residents want leaders that are in partnership with them in providing their families with opportunities for success and community connections while keeping them and their neighbors safe in their homes and as they go about their daily lives. In 2015, I took a leap of faith (and garnered some national attention along the way) when I challenged Bolingbrook’s long-time mayor and the rest of his ruling party. As the lead candidate of the Bolingbrook United ticket, I ran on a platform of fiscal responsibility and greater inclusion for the village, committed to “transparency and accountability to the residents of Bolingbrook, not the special interests or party machines.” Our group ran a great campaign, earning a depth of support that led to a much tighter race than had been expected, and drawing the attention of state- and nation-wide media outlets that highlighted the contest as a proxy for the 2016 presidential race. The voting ultimately came down to the wire, requiring the counting of all the mail-in ballots, but unfortunately the mayor was re-elected. I see the close race and heightened attention to issues Bolingbrook is facing as steps forward, and I continue to believe in the platform I ran on, it will be the one that will guide the village in years to come.

I live in Bolingbrook with her husband Joe; she has two adult children and two stepchildren and I just helped to register my grandson at Jamie McGee, this will be our 3rd generation in Valley View District 365U