Yumi Ross Announces Candidacy for Highland Park City Council

An architect licensed in the state of Illinois, Yumi and her husband Douglas co-founded Ross Architecture, Inc. A Highland Park home they designed won the Chicago Chapter of the American Institute of Architects’ prestigious Honor Award. The couple’s two children were raised in Highland Park, attended District 112 schools, graduated from Highland Park High School, and are currently undergraduates at University of Chicago. Yumi earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Bryn Mawr College, majoring in Growth and Structure of Cities, and earned her Masters in Architecture degree from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design.

Elected twice to the District 112 School Board in 2011 and 2015, Yumi served eight years in public office. She is a twenty two year resident of Highland Park, her husband is a third generation resident of the city who served as chair of the city’s Housing Commission and in prior years chaired the Design Review Commission.

Yumi has a long history of volunteer service work throughout Highland Park. She is co-president of the D113 Education Foundation, serves on the board of the D112 Education Foundation, and on the Executive Committee of The Art Center of Highland Park’s Board of Directors. She is known throughout the community for her enthusiastic willingness to help those in need and great causes. Yumi served as D112 board liaison to North Suburban Special Education District, the Highland Park’s Human Relations Commission, as well as the city’s Green Alliance.

“My background as a designer who is deeply involved in public service, arts and education advocacy would be very helpful on Council. As we deal with a pandemic, in addition to helping residents and businesses secure access to resources in response to COVID-19, my focus will be on improving the lives of families, strengthening local arts organizations to economically and culturally to benefit our city, and actively supporting our business community. I have always believed in listening, dialogue and collaboration. During these deeply challenging times, it is more critical than ever that we work together to bring renewed vitality to our city.”

For more information contact Yumi at YumiForCouncil.com or visit www.facebook.com/YumiForHighlandPark. The election for city council is on April 6, 2021.