Considering a Run for Local Office, but Not Sure Where to Start?

Have you ever considered a run for local office, but you don't know where to start? Perhaps a position on the school board, library board or another governmental board.

You know you need to gather petitions, but how do you do that? You have seen people file to run for office, only to be kicked off the ballot later, why does that happen? Perhaps you have a family member or friend who wants to run, but you don't know how to help them or where to start.

Bolingbrook United is a local political party that was founded in 2017 and since that time has helped many first time and some seasoned candidates launch and run effective campaigns for local office. As a party that is open to new members and seeks to better our community, Bolingbrook United welcomes those who have an interest in local politics but are not sure where to start.

Petition gathering for the April 2021 elections has started. In addition to the village board and township positions that will be on the ballot in April, the following additional positions will also be on the ballot:

• Valley View School Board (4 positions open – 4 year terms)
• Fountaindale Library Board (3 positions open – 6 year terms)
• Plainfield Library Board (5 positions open – 4 year terms)
• Bolingbrook Park District (2 positions open – 4 year terms)
• Joliet Jr. College Board (3 positions open – 6 year terms)

If you are interested in potentially running for a position and would like to join Bolingbrook United's efforts to build a better Bolingbrook, we welcome you.

Bolingbrook United will host a Zoom meeting on Sunday September 27, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. for those who are interested in learning more about running for office. This is a private meeting and is invitation only - so if you would like to attend please email info@bolingbrookunited.com or call 630-909-9444 to speak with Joe and get more information.