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Join us for the           March 15th, 2017 Candidates Forum

This event is hosted and moderated by the Citizens’ Council to give the residents of La Grange an opportunity to meet the candidates running for office in the April 4th election. The Forum is open to all candidates, not just those slated by the Council. 

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La Grange routinely ranks among the best Illinois cities. Its residents rely on leaders at the Library, Park and Village Board to keep our Village strong. In order to ensure the best possible government for these offices, the Citizens' Council evaluates and recommends candidates prior to the election. We encourage anyone interested in serving our great community to reach out and submit your application to us.
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For the past 75 years, a majority of candidates seeking Village office have come before the Council to be slated (endorsed) by our membership.
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2016-2017 Meeting Schedule: (7:30 at Village Hall unless otherwise noted)
- January 11 
- February 8

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March 15 - Candidates Forum (Starts at 7pm)
- April 12
- May 10  - Last meeting before "Summer break"

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- September 13th (New Officer Introduction)

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Chairperson                     Beth Augustine

Vice Chairperson            John Pappas

Secretary                          Elisabeth Cornell

Treasurer                         Michael Butron

Roster Secretary             Russ Riberto

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Becky Spratford*                        Elected April 2013
Vacancy to be filled*                   By Appointment     
Vacancy* 
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*Up for Election 2017

1941-1943  Kenneth E. Rice    
1943-1945
1945-1947
1947-194
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1949-1951
1951-1953
1953-1955
1955-1957
1957-1959
1959-1961
1961-1963
1963-1965
1965-1967
1967-1969
1969-1971
1971-1973
1973-1975  Allan Thompson

1975-1977  Sara Torphy - Deceased
1976-1977  Ralph Kravis
1977-1977  Rodger Kittleson

1977-1979  Randy Marsh
1979-1981  Marie Ann Barry
1981-1983  Bridget Molzahn
1983-1985          

1985-1987  Mary Nelson
1987-1989  Robert Hahn
1989-1991  Jeannine McLaughlin
1991-1993  Mary Jean Lyons
1993-1995  Sharon Sylvester
1995-1997
1997-1999                       

1999-2001  Jim Wilson
2001-2003  
Wayne Kardatzke
2003-2005  Bill Carney
2005-2007  Jim Arnold

2007-2009  Orlando Coryell
2009-2011  Katie Justak
2011-2013  David Schwartz
2013-2015  Jim Arnold

2015-2017  Beth Augustine

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​The citizens council embraces technology and welcomes the community voice. Please respectfully ask your village board questions here. This is a publicly visible platform that seeks to drive voter engagement but at same time is strictly moderated by our council. We ask that residents conduct themselves appropriately with politeness and respect. Please also read our Terms of Service prior to posting.

Interested in Running?

To run for a position on the Village of La Grange, La Grange Library Board of Trustees or the Park District of La Grange Board of Commissioners, please complete the Prospective Candidate Data Sheet. Need Help? - That is why we are here... 

Library, Park District, Village board candidates should e-mail their application to lgcitizenscouncil@gmail.com prior to any slating.  NOTE:  Minimum one month  is a STRICT deadline for Council consideration.  

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