Republicans seek District 1 control on Will County board
Republican candidates aim to gain one seat to secure a GOP majority in District 1. Incumbents Mary Ann Gearhart and Phyllis Huffman face challenger Robert Williamson with Democrat Jeff Sopko currently serving. Key issues include solid waste disposal juvenile detention and county land plans in Will County's eastern towns.
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Will County
Mary Ann Gearhart
Phyllis V. Huffman
Robert “Bob” Williamson
Jeff S. Sopko
Crete
Washington
Monee
Will
Green Garden
Frankfort
Huffman
U.S. House of Representatives
Joliet
Senate
District 1
Monee Village
Gearhart
Beecher
Williamson
Sopko
Sheriffs Department
Lake Michigan
Will County District 1 candidates seek more Dem seats
In Will County District 1, Democrat Jeff Sopko seeks re election with Lee Albrecht and Wendell Timmer as challengers. Sopko highlights taxes services Forest Preserve spending and zoning controls for Eastern Will County. Albrecht and Timmer push satellite offices raised revenue and better sheriff patrols and handicap access while stressing tax relief and growth controls. Timmer emphasizes handicapped access and improved sheriff radios along with tax control and police protection.
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Will County
Jeff Sopko
Crete
Lee F. Albrecht
Wendell E. Timmer Sr
Beecher
Sopko
Will County Forest Preserve
Albrecht
Will
Joliet
Albrecht Sai
Timmer
Washington Township
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