Don Kirchenberg thanks the voters and supporters.

Don Kirchenberg thanks the voters and supporters.
Press Release/Letter to the Editor: November 6, 2012
Don Kirchenberg, candidate for the position of Commissioner of the DuPage County Forest Preserve District serving District 2 would like to thank the voters for their support in today’s election. Kirchenberg stated “To receive a single vote is nice but to get tens of thousands of votes in this election is very flattering.” He also wishes to thank everyone that supported his candidacy with their donations, literature distribution and of course votes. Don wishes to congratulate all the winners including Commissioner Cantore.
As an experienced and independent volunteer, Don has worked hard for many decades in DuPage County, to protect our environment including the forest preserves. He plans to continue his volunteer work in these areas. Don states “this campaign may be over but the need to protect our forest preserves is ongoing.”
Don continues “the election was important because with 3 new Commissioners they can now make changes to how the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County operates.” He encourages all the Commissioners to improve their communication with more evening meetings and the broadcasting of all meetings on the web and cable TV. Don still hopes they will oppose the building of any new maintenance facilities in the forest preserves including the Blackwell Forest Preserve.
Don believes all Commissioners should adopt a pledge to no longer accept gifts or campaign contributions from employees of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County or companies that do business with the FPD of DuPage County. The practice of contractors giving donations to the elected officials at all levels of the government that votes to give them contracts needs to be eliminated.

SUMMARY: Don has lived in DuPage County for over 23 years. Don has served on many committees and the boards of directors of non-profit groups as a volunteer to help our communities.

Don currently serves as Voluntary Chairman of the Friends of the Great Western Trails. More information about the Great Western Trails and this group can be found at web site: http://www.friendsofthegreatwesterntrails.com/

Note the next annual all volunteer trails cleanup has been scheduled for Saturday, 4/27/13 rain or shine.