Annette Lidawer Announces Highland Park City Council Endorsements

Press release from Annette Lidawer For City Council:

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Annette Lidawer, Commissioner on the City of Highland Park Plan & Design (PDC) and former President of the Board of Education of Township High School District 113 was given a boost to her City Council campaign with endorsements from a wide swath of local leaders. Lidawer received the endorsement of Mayor Nancy Rotering and Highland Park City Council members Michelle Holleman, Dan Kaufman, Alyssa Knobel and Adam Stolberg.

“Annette Lidawer will bring a strong commitment to collaboration and community-focused leadership to City Hall. Her years of experience as an attorney, as a leader, and as a committed volunteer with several civic and philanthropic organizations will serve our city well. I look forward to working with Annette on behalf of all of our residents and businesses,” said Mayor Nancy Rotering.

Lidawer also received endorsements from former Mayor Mike Belsky and former Councilmen Paul Frank, Jim Kirsch and Steve Mandel, as well as numerous sister government elected officials and appointed commissioners.

Councilman Alyssa Knobel commented, “The strength of our community comes from the individuals who give of themselves on behalf of others. Annette’s background, multifaceted government experience, and leadership set her apart. She takes the time to understand the issues, asks the tough questions, and is ready to serve all of us on day one.”

Lidawer commented that the decision to run for Highland Park City Council was based on her combined work in city government as a Commissioner for the Highland Park Plan and Design Commission, her two terms on the Township High School District 113 Board and the encouragement from friends, neighbors, peers and community leaders.

Councilman Dan Kaufman added, “Annette’s experienced leadership in working to enhance our community and her analytical ability would make her a great asset to the City Council.”

“I am so grateful for the strong, sincere support and encouragement I have received,” said Lidawer. These endorsements reflect a broad range of Highland Park’s leadership and their confidence in my ability to foster in-depth and collaborative relationships in a transparent manner. I will continue to strategically address challenging issues, many of which have been exacerbated by the pandemic, and to find solutions to the problems that affect all of us. I’m excited to take up this new challenge and hit the ground running for residents of Highland Park come April.”

About Annette Lidawer

Lidawer is a licensed attorney with extensive political and governmental experience. She previously served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of New York and as District Administrator for Congressman Stephen Solarz. She has been the Grants Chair for the Jewish Women’s Foundation of Chicago for the past four years and is a Member of the Jewish Child and Family Services (JCFS) Board of Directors.

Lidawer and her husband, Rob Rubin raised their three children, Matthew, Ari and Allie Rubin, in Highland Park. They attended Braeside, Edgewood and Highland Park High School. Lidawer graduated from Brown University and Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

The Highland Park City Council election is April 6, 2021. For more information contact Annette Lidawer at Annette@annetteforhp.com or visit her website www.AnnetteLidawerForCityCouncil or on Facebook @AnnetteLidawerforHighlandParkCityCouncil.

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