Candidates

Full Term

Mariyana Spyropoulos (D) - Incumbent

“As an attorney with an MBA, I bring my legal and financial background to my work at the MWRD. I’ve been your voice for fiscal responsibility, transparency as well as flood prevention, and sustainability.”

Patricia Theresa Flynn (D)

“Now is the time to act; we are all aware that the 50-year flood and the 100-year flood are events happening at much shorter intervals. My Village Board and I have acted on flood mitigation locally successfully removing 150 homes from a flood plain.”

Yumeka Brown (D)

“If elected, I will highlight and prioritize the public health and safety of Cook County residents, I will work diligently to eradicate environmental injustices, and I will fight each and every day for clean water, clean air, and healthy and equitable communities throughout the entire county.”

R. Cary Capparelli (R)

"It is unfortunate that Democrats free-spend much of its $1.3 billion budget with ‘connected’ political contracts. This erratic behavior needs to be challenged and that's the basis of my platform."

Mark Buettner (G)

“With about 14 years of experience that I have in the business as a treatment plant operator and grease police, industrial waste, I should be able to make sure that your money is well spent.”

Unexpired Term

Daniel “Pogo” Pogorzelski (D)

“The perils of climate change and the overwhelming amount of microplastics that are being dumped into our waterways necessitate that the MWRD lead on this critical issue.”

Toneal M. Jackson (G)

"If you want a commissioner who will interact with the community, keep you educated and updated about issues such as stormwater, wastewater, and flood prevention, and empower you to take actions towards leading a cleaner, greener lifestyle, vote for me."