2026 CBC Slate Announced

Find out more! Meet the Candidates: read their statements and watch their videos.

Village of Glen Ellyn Trustee

Robert Bessler
Kelli Christiansen
Robert Duncan
Donna Jean Simon
Stephen Thompson
Christine Truitt

Glen Ellyn Library Trustee

Emily Henkels
Laine Pehta
Shawn Ryan
Andrew Savikas
Karen Shea

These candidates were selected through the CBC’s interview and evaluation process and will be presented to residents at the Town Meeting on Saturday, October 24, 2026, to determine the Committee’s nonpartisan slate for the consolidated election on Wednesday, April 7, 2027.

NOTE: For Village of Glen Ellyn Trustee, voters can vote for up to four candidates, with three seats offering four-year terms and one seat offering a two-year term. For Glen Ellyn Library Trustee, voters can also vote for up to four candidates, with all four available seats carrying four-year terms.
 

Town Meeting

Please attend the Town Meeting on Saturday, October 24 and vote for Glen Ellyn Village and Library Trustee candidates.

Voting Information

Early Voting

October 20 – October 22 | 3-7 pm
Glen Ellyn Public Library

Town Meeting and Voting

Saturday, October 24 | 8 am – 2 pm
Civic Center, 535 Duane Street

Candidate Presentations

Saturday, October 24 | 9-10 am
Civic Center, 535 Duane Street

Meet and Greet Sessions

Saturday, October 24 | 8-9 am and 10 am – 2 pm
Civic Center, 535 Duane Street

Drive-Thru Voting

Saturday, October 24 | 8 am – 2 pm
Village Links of Glen Ellyn, 485 Winchell Way
 

What is the Civic Betterment Committee (CBC)?

The CBC is a nonpartisan, all volunteer group helping individuals run for the Village Board and Library Board. Our aim is to prevent big money and parties from influencing local elections by supporting qualified candidates in running low-cost, stress-free campaigns. Candidates apply, are interviewed, and presented at the Town Meeting. The candidates with the highest votes during the town hall meeting become the CBC “slate.” We assist candidates with the paperwork to get on the ballot, and they can use this website to share information about their views with the community.

The Role of the Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee has the following responsibilities:

• Raise public understanding that CBC promotes quality volunteer involvement by putting forward a non-partisan slate of candidates for elected public office in Glen Ellyn.
• Promote resident involvement and support for CBC’s fundraising appeal.
• Recruit candidates for elected Village and Library offices.
• Interview candidates to determine their interests and qualifications.
• Nominate candidates and present the slate to residents at the Town Meeting.
• Prompt residents to attend the Town Meeting and vote. Note: CBC promotes a slate, not individual candidates.
• Organize and run the Town Meeting.
• Circulate candidate petitions for the municipal election and work to get candidates elected if opposed.

The CBC promotes a slate, not individual candidates.