The citizens living in the 2nd District in DuPage County are very lucky to have dedicated individuals (like Mark, Julie, MaryLynn, Kim, Coco) and the law firm of Donner and Co. (Wheaton, IL) who will take the extra time to attend last's Friday (6/22/12) hearing  at the DuPage County Election Commission. Their testimony and participation in the hearing on the challenge of my right to be on the ballot helped support a fair, open and legal election. The fact that my candidacy was being supported which kept me on the ballot was the proverbial "icing on the cake." Thank you again to the hundreds of citizens that signed my nominating petitions, the volunteer petition passers and the notaries involved for supporting the idea that new ideas and people should be considered in the important operations of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.