Senak Projected To Win Glen Ellyn Village President Race

GLEN ELLYN, IL — Mark Senak is projected to win the race for Glen Ellyn Village President, with 100 percent of precincts reporting in Tuesday's general consolidated election. In the race for three open seats on the Glen Ellyn Village Board of Trustees, Civic Betterment Party candidates Gary Fasules, Kelley M. Kalinich and Anne M. Gould emerged the projected winners.

Voters also chose board members for Glen Ellyn School District 41, Glenbard Township High School District 87 and Community Consolidated School District 89.

Glen Ellyn Village President Election Results

With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Village Trustee Mark Senak is projected to win the race for village president, according to the DuPage County Clerk's Office.

Mark Senak: 2,929 votes, 59.51 percent

Pete Ladesic: 1,993 votes, 40.49 percent

Former Village President Diane McGinley stepped down Jan. 1, 2020, and was temporarily replaced by Trustee Gary Fasules as acting village president.

About the Candidates

Mark Senak

Mark Senak is currently serving his second term as Glen Ellyn Village Trustee. He works professionally as an attorney.

Senak's Patch Candidate Profile stated, "I have a different vision of our Village than my opponent. When I walk down Main Street, I see the panorama of the night sky and the moon silhouetted against the Civic Center cupola. I see families gathered waiting for Santa to lite the Christmas tree, or kids trick-or treating free of traffic and congestion that over-development can bring. When my opponent walks down Main Street, he sees how big of a building can be built on that block, or how many more cars can be parked on that street. I believe we can have smart development that diversifies our housing stock and encourage desirable retail development, while still preserving the charm and character of our downtown."

Peter Ladesic

Former Glen Ellyn Village Trustee Peter Ladesic is a lifelong resident of Glen Ellyn, where he lives with his wife, Lori. The couple has three adult children. Ladesic founded Ladesic & Scott Builders in 1984, according to his campaign website. He has also served as a reserve police officer and as a plan examiner for the village's planning and development department.

Ahead of the election, Ladesic stated in his Patch Candidate Profile, "I have demonstrated my trustworthiness by my actions in my 32 years in civil service. I listen to our residents. I challenge our staffs assumptions and positions on matters involving the expenditure of public dollars. I seek cost-effective alternatives to antiquated methods. I have provided transparency in my decision-making."

Glen Ellyn Village Trustee Election Results

Four candidates were running for three open spots on the Glen Ellyn Village Board of Trustees. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Gary Fasules, Kelley M. Kalinich and Anne M. Gould, all of the Civic Betterment Party, are projected to fill the open seats, each of which consists of a four-year term.

Gary Fasules: 3,307 votes, 28.77 percent

Kelley M. Kalinich: 3,111 votes, 27.06 percent

Anne M. Gould: 3,088 votes, 26.86 percent

Jeremy Boynton: 1,989 votes, 17.30 percent

About the Candidates

Gary Fasules

Incumbent Glen Ellyn Village Trustee Gary Fasules currently serves as the village's acting president. He has served on "numerous Glen Ellyn committees including those of Districts 41 and 87," according to his Patch Candidate Profile. He works professionally as a Vice President of Sales Administration and Support and is running as a Civic Betterment Party candidate.

Fasules's Patch Candidate Profile stated, "The village trustee position must always be a nonpartisan position, I have shown through my voting record to try only to do what is best for the residents and businesses of the village, while trying to create a more engaged, open and transparent government. To do continue to do this will not be easy, for we will need trustees who will stand up for their convictions, even while others do not."

Anne M. Gould

Before pursuing a political career in Glen Ellyn, Anne M. Gould worked in financial services for 16 years, according to her Patch candidate profile. She has volunteered at St. Petronille Church and school, the Crop Hunger Walk, and Benet Academy, according to the Civic Betterment Party campaign site. She lives in Glen Ellyn with her husband John; they have two children.

Gould's profile on the Civic Betterment Party website stated, "I would provide a unique perspective to Village governance. In my corporate experience, I focused on improving client experience and working across silos to gain consensus. In recent years, I have participated as an engaged citizen in Glen Ellyn’s civic process. Meaningful citizen engagement and listening to understand will lead to responsible progress."

Kelley Kalinich

Kelley Kalinich is a lifelong resident of Glen Ellyn and has two teenage boys. She has a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership and has served as the CEO of two school districts, according to her Civic Betterment Party profile. Additionally, she has served on the village's Library Foundation Board.

Ahead of Election Day, Kalinich stated in her Patch Candidate Profile, "I believe that the current Board members are striving to serve the community in a responsible manner, however, there are development decisions that have caused great strife for many in the community and I seek to ensure that the community voice is included in a meaningful manner in major development decisions that might change the historic character of the Village."

Jeremy Boynton

Jeremy Boynton has lived in Glen Ellyn for more than 10 years and is married with three children, according to his campaign website. In 2009, Boynton founded Laureate Wealth Management, an investment advisory firm. He is running as an independent candidate in the 2021 election.

Before Tuesday's election, Boynton stated in his candidate profile, "I am the only candidate running as an independent. The Civic Betterment Party has dominated GE politics for decades. It is time for us to change that. To diversify this power/control.I have expanded my business affairs into the area of real estate development. Thus, I understand the nuances of how hard it is to build something from nothing. I am the only candidate for Village Trustee that has this experience. Which I believe can be very valuable when balancing the need to foster/encourage responsible development against the need to preserve GE's architectural heritage and vibe."

Glen Ellyn School District 41 Election Results

Eight candidates were running for four seats on the Glen Ellyn School District 41 Board of Education to serve four-year terms. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, the projected winners are incumbents Robert Bruno and Jason Loebach, along with newcomers Chris Martelli and Tayyaba Syed.

Robert Bruno (incumbent): 2,677 votes, 14.98 percent

Adam Collins: 1,564 votes, 8.75 percent

Jodee Dunham: 1,622 votes, 9.07 percent

Abigail Emerson: 1,945 votes, 10.88 percent

Jason Loebach (incumbent): 2,589 votes, 14.48 percent

Chris Martelli: 2,753 votes, 15.40 percent

Millie Sessions: 1,930 votes, 10.80 percent

Tayyaba Syed: 2,794 votes, 15.63 percent

Glenbard Township High School District 87 Election Results

Eight candidates were vying for four open four-year seats on the Glenbard Township High School District 87 Board of Education. The race included four incumbents and four challengers. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, the projected winners are incumbents Bob Friend, Jennifer Jendras, Mireya Vera and Judith Weinstock.

Cyndi Covelli: 5,375 votes, 11.05 percent

Nicole Dawson: 5,699 votes, 11.72 percent

David C. Dejanovich: 4,549 votes, 9.35 percent

Kermit Eby: 5,744 votes, 11.81 percent

Robert (Bob) Friend (incumbent): 7,546 votes, 15.51 percent

Jennifer M. Jendras (incumbent): 5,933 votes, 12.20 percent

Mireya Vera (incumbent): 6,174 votes, 12.69 percent

Judith Weinstock (incumbent): 7,620 votes, 15.67 percent

Community Consolidated School District 89 Election Results

Six candidates were vying for four seats on the Community Consolidated School District 89 Board of Education. Each position is a four-year term. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, the projected winners are incumbents James Lerch and Haydee Nunez, along with newcomers Donna Kemp and Steven Neurater.

Katie Benning: 881 votes, 13 percent

Donna Kemp: 1,246 votes, 18.39 percent

James Lerch (incumbent): 1,125 votes, 16.61 percent

Steven Neurauter: 1,246 votes, 18.39 percent

Haydee Nunez (incumbent): 1,207 votes, 17.82 percent

Lavanya Sridhar (incumbent): 1,070 votes, 15.79 percent