Orland Township Candidates: See Who's Running

Tinley Park IL

07 January, 2021

3:05 PM

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ORLAND TOWNSHIP, IL — The April 2021 Consolidated Elections are just months away. Candidates for various positions around Orland Township are officially in the running for mayor, trustee and of course, Orland Township Board of Trustees. This year, the township has three parties vying for votes, as positions for trustee, supervisor and highway commissioner are being challenged. Filing for the elections ended in December, with many old and new faces entering the race. The following candidates, organized by party affiliation, are expected to appear on the ballot: Orland Township Together Party Incumbent Supervisor — Paul A. O'GradyIncumbent Clerk — Cindy M. MurrayIncumbent Assessor — Richard Edward KellyIncumbent Trustee — Patrick J. FeldnerIncumbent for Trustee — Maria Lynn SanfilippoIncumbent for Trustee — John Gerard LynchFor Trustee — Michael R. MarateaHighway Commissioner — Antonio Rubino The Orland Township Together Party filed petitions for the election on Dec. 14. Orland Residents for Responsible Government For Supervisor — Scott R. KasparFor Trustee — Andrea BowlesFor Trustee — Joseph J. SolekFor Trustee — William KeeferFor Trustee — Lora Kreczmer The Orland Residents for Responsible Government party filed their petitions on Dec. 21. Orland Township Freedom Party For Highway Commissioner Brian H. Younker Riding solo this election, Younker filed under the Orland Township Freedom Party on Dec. 21. "It is very exciting to see so many people actively participating in the democratic process in their local communities," Cook County Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough said in a news release. "These elections are often overlooked although they have the most impact on our day-to-day lives." The Consolidated Election will take place on April 6. Consolidated primaries are scheduled for Feb. 23. For more information regarding the upcoming election, click here. Related: See Who Is Running For Mayor And Trustee In Tinley Park | Tinley Park, IL Patch Dan McLaughlin Announces Run For Mayor Against Keith Pekau | Orland Park, IL Patch Paul O'Grady Shares Township Election Info, Not Running For Mayor | Orland Park, IL Patch