Mayor Candidate Endorsement
The Caucus Committee is pleased to endorse Dr. Stanford “Randy” Tack as a candidate for Mayor. He has served the residents of Lake Forest with distinction since being elected as our Mayor in 2023. The Caucus Committee asks residents of Lake Forest to join us in support of his candidacy. Learn more about Mayor Dr. Stanford “Randy” Tack […]
Annual Meeting October 30
Annual Meeting Oct 30 The Lake Forest Caucus Annual Meeting is an extremely important event on the calendar. This is the community’s opportunity to affirm the Caucus Committee’s endorsed candidates for elected positions in the April 1, 2025 Consolidated Election. While incumbents and candidates for Mayor, City Council and District 67 and 115 School Boards are still being interviewed and selected, we want to […]
Incumbent City Council Candidates
The Caucus Committee is pleased to re-endorse Ward 1 Alderman Pete Clemens for his first full term, Ward 2 Alderman John Powers for his second term and Ward 4 Alderman Richard Walther for his second term. All three candidates have served the residents of Lake Forest with distinction since taking office. The Caucus Committee feels they will continue to ably serve the […]
D115 School Board Candidate
The Caucus Committee is pleased to endorse Anne Geraghty Helms as a candidate for District 115 School Board. She has served the residents of Lake Forest with distinction since being elected to District 67 School Board. The Caucus Committee asks residents of Lake Forest to join us in support of her candidacy. Learn more about Anne below. You will have the opportunity to meet all endorsed candidates on October 29, between 7-9pm […]
August 2024 Newsletter
Hello Lake Forest, I hope everyone has enjoyed their summer in Lake Forest or anywhere else you might have spent time. The Caucus Committee is looking forward to continuing the important and meaningful work we have been selected to do during the 2024-2025 Caucus season. Lake Forest Day Parade We enjoyed seeing many of you at […]
Ad hoc Bylaws Committee Created
Pursuant to Section 5.01 of the Bylaws, the Caucus President, Joe Oriti, has created an Ad hoc Bylaws Committee that will be comprised of independent community members. Melanie Rummel and Kent Novit will serve as the Co-Chairs and will recommend appointments to this Committee. This Ad hoc Committee will be comprised of 8-10 volunteer community members. In […]
City Council Ward 3 Alderman Search
The Caucus Committee has commenced its search for candidates for Lake Forest City Council. The election on April 1, 2025 will include four positions, one for each Ward. The deadline to submit candidate petitions to appear on the April 1, 2025 ballot will be the end of November. The Lake Forest Caucus will present its […]
District 67 & 115 School Board Search
The Caucus Committee has commenced its search for District 67 and District 115 School Board Candidates. The election on April 1, 2025 will include four positions for D67 and four positions for D115. The deadline to submit candidate petitions to appear on the April 1, 2025 ballot will be the end of November. The Lake […]
Caucus Officer Election FAQ
Why are we having another election for the Caucus Officers? The Caucus must have leadership. Caucus Executive Committee recommends and presents the eligible, best qualified, and willing candidates for the Officer slate to Caucus Members for election each year to lead the Caucus. What is the role of Caucus Officers? Caucus Officers provide the administrative […]
Caucus 2024-25 Officers – May 30 Election
An election for Caucus 2024-25 Officers will be held Thursday, May 30th at Gorton Center from 2-8pm. Bring your ID to confirm registered voter Lake Forest residency. Below is the recommended Officers: Joe Oriti, President Regina Etherton, Vice President Dale Tauke, Secretary Fred Brewer, Treasurer Jennifer McGregor, Fundraising Mark Pickett, External Communications Armando Guzman, Internal […]