OUR CANDIDATES

 MY VISION 

Why I am Running for Homer Township Supervisor

My decision to run for Homer Township Supervisor was influenced by observing the actions of the current administration, led by Homer Township Supervisor Steve Balich: such as,

Mishandling of Open Space · residents treated without respect · irresponsible spending · nepotism and patronage hiring · lack of communication with the community · lack of transparency · opening of bids behind closed doors · broken campaign promises, etc.

There are just too many things to list.

Someone needs to step forward and do a ReSet. I will with the help of the Homer Township ReSet candidates:

· Properly Maintain Homer Township Property

· Preserve Open Space Forever

· Keep Residents Informed of Changes in Zoning and Potential New Development in Unincorporated and Incorporated areas.

· Improve Transparency and Accountability

· Improve Processing of FOIA Requests

· End Nepotism and Patronage Hiring

· Reduce Duplication of Services by Working with Other Government Entities

· Improve Services to Seniors and Veterans

· Encourage Active Resident Participation and Involvement in Homer Township Government

· Treat All Residents with Respect and Listen to Their Concerns

· Will Not Raise Taxes

My Background

In 1995 (more than 29 years ago), my husband, Gary, and our two sons moved to Homer Township. We were impressed by the rural character, wooded landscapes, nearby parks, sports opportunities, the Homer Township Library, as well as the community and the historic buildings in Lockport. With a convenient drive to family and friends in the city and suburbs, Homer Township was an ideal location for our family to live.

Having been a community volunteer before moving to Homer Township, I immediately became a volunteer in my new community.
Community Organization Volunteer Service

· La Leche League Leader, Illinois Council Member, U.S. Western Division Staff

· 4-H Leader

· Eastern DuPage for Godly Education Homeschool Co-op Coordinator

· Joliet Area Homeschool Fellowship Teacher and Bowling League Coordinator

· Homer Congregational Church, served as Clerk

· AYSO Soccer Team Mom

· Homer Glen Junior Woman’s Club

Village of Homer Glen - Volunteer

When I heard that warehouse development was being planned for some areas of Homer Township, I became more aware of how development affects our quality of life. It takes awareness and citizen involvement to make a difference in preserving the character and beauty of any community. Many residents recognized the need to have representation in determining future development in Homer Township and worked to form the Village of Homer Glen.

When the Village of Homer Glen was incorporated in 2001, I signed up to volunteer. As a Village of Homer Glen volunteer, I served on the following committees:

· Parks and Environment Committee

· Environment Committee

· Co-authored $110,000 award winning Green Communities Demonstration Grant application for Homer Glen’s Green Vision

· Green Vision Steering Committee

· Community and Nature in Harmony Award Subcommittee

· Tree Ordinance Subcommittee

· Lighting Ordinance Subcommittee

· Earth Day ~ Arbor Day Subcommittee (as co-coordinator)

Home Township – Volunteer

Homer Township includes residents in unincorporated areas, the city of Lockport, and the Village of Homer Glen.

· Homer Community Festival Committee

· Homer Harvest Days – Volunteer and Participant

It has been a pleasure and worthwhile endeavor to continue working with and meeting residents of our Homer Township/Lockport/Homer Glen community. I have never stopped volunteering and love to encourage others to become involved in our community.

Village of Homer Glen - Employment Experience

In 2010, I was hired as a Village of Homer Glen employee. As an employee I wore many hats.

· Part-time as an administrative assistant in the Development Services Department

· (Starting in 2014) Full-time administrative assistant in the Administration Department

· Community Relations Coordinator

· Community Events Coordinator (coordinated the first Senior Tea and co-coordinated the first Senior Expo)

Other Village responsibilities included:

· Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer

· Wrote Application that was Awarded a Grant for Homer Glen’s First Tree Inventory

· Created and coordinated the Village Parkway Tree Planting Program

· Staff liaison to the Environment Committee · Homer Community Festival Committee (HomerFest) · Homer Harvest Days Committee.

· Special Projects for Village Manager

· Worked with businesses, community volunteers, and other government agencies including Homer Township.

After 12 years (in 2022), I retired from the Village, but my heart was still in serving the community.

Village of Homer Glen - Trustee Elected in 2023

For more than 23 years, I have been involved with the Village of Homer Glen. My experiences as a Village of Homer Glen volunteer, employee, and trustee have instilled a very solid understanding of how municipal government works.

As a Trustee:

· Created the Community Development Committee to focus on residential needs, promote active participation, and to bring the community together through events and communication.

· Fought to prevent negative effects of road widening and to preserve Chicago-Bloomington Trail, Parker Road, and Hadley Road by attending the Will County workshop and resident meetings while bringing concerns of residents to the Village Board. Voted for the jurisdictional transfer of these roads from Will County to the Village of Homer Glen.

· Attended and spoke at several Will County meetings against the widening of 143rd Street and its negative impacts for the adjacent residents and the whole community.

· Currently working to establish a Historic Commission.

· Attended the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) meeting (in Bolingbrook) and spoke out against the proposed Illinois American Water rate increases.

· Involved in the promotion and planning of Community Events such as the Fishing Derby, HomerFest, Trunk or Treat, Veterans Celebration, and Homer for the Holidays.

Other Work Experience

· Marketing Representative and Major Account Executive for Office Technology Companies

· Conference and Event Planning for Non-profit Organizations

· Executive Director for Non-profit Organization

· Republican Election Judge in Homer Township for Will County

MY PROMISE 

What I do best is serve my community. As Homer Township Supervisor, together with the Homer Township ReSet candidates, we will bring integrity, honesty, and dignity to Homer Township government. Your vote for Homer Township ReSet candidates on February 25, 2025, is critical to bring necessary change to Homer Township.

My wife Regina and I built our home in Homer Township in 1997, which we share with our 3 rescue dogs. 

We saw the beauty of Homer Township and supported the incorporation of Homer Glen as a way to control the destiny of our area and seek responsible development. 

I became a volunteer with the Village from the beginning with the Homer Glen Emergency Management Agency. I became the Coordinator of the EMA in 2004, and also served on the Public Services and Safety Committee. 

I became a full-time staff member for the Village in 2010 and eventually became the Superintendent of Parks and Facilities. I served on the Parks Committee and the Homerfest Committee as a staff member. My wife served as a volunteer with the Emergency Management Agency and also with the Parks Committee. 

Currently I am the Assistant Public Works Director for the City of Oak Forest, Regina is a retired Police Officer. 

I have lived in Homer Township for over 33 years in Sylvan Hills Subdivision with my

Husband, Terry. We have three grown children who all attended Homer Schools and

Lockport Township High School. We have 5 grandsons and 1 granddaughter. Our oldest

daughter and her Husband live in Homer Township and our 3 grandsons currently attend

Homer Schools.

I was the Secretary for the “Original Zoning Board”. I also served on the Homer PTO for 10

years at all Homer Schools when my children were young.

I was also on the Board of the “Homer Glen Foundation” and also helped with the “Mike

Hike”.

I was also on the “Community and Development Committee” until the last Election in

March of 2024.

I’m currently a member of the “Homer Glen Woman’s Club” for over 12 years serving on the

Fundraising and Membership Committees.

I currently work for Orthopaedic Surgeons in Palos Hills.

I am a devoted but disgruntled Chicago Bears Fan & Season Ticket holder.

I look forward to bringing transparency and accountability to all residents, putting residents

first and bringing the Community together. Also, ending hateful rhetoric, being professional

in our interactions with others and ending the “Drama”.

I Love this Community and look forward to being your “Township Clerk”. I hope to have your

vote for our entire group on February 25th, so that we can lead “Homer Township” to the

future we all deserve. Let’s “ReSet Homer Township”.

 I have lived in Homer Township since April of 1981.  I grew up in Meadowview, raised my two amazing daughters in that very home until 2015 and now proudly call Lockport my home with them.

I've been a loyal employee of JPMorgan for 17 years.  The past 9 of those years have been as either a licensed investment assistant or a financial advisor.  I hold Series 7, Series 66, Life Insurance and Health Insurance licenses. If you can't find me at the Orland Park branch, I'm probably at a softball field, a basketball or volleyball court cheering my daughters on loudly and proudly, or at home yelling at the TV watching my beloved sports teams (and scaring both them and our cat in the process.)  

I believe that the community deserves some positive changes.  Let's face it... politics get ugly... they don't have to be.  I'm new, but I'm a quick study and pour my heart and soul into things I'm passionate about.  As a single mother, I know how to be fiscally responsible since I raise two teenage girls in very expensive extra-curricular activities.    

I look forward to bringing fresh ideas to the table and cannot wait to bring class and decency back to Township Government.  I particularly adore our Veterans and our seniors and look forward to serving them.  I intend on being an exemplary Homer Township Trustee and hope to have your vote in February!   

Ken Marcin is a proud resident of the Village of Homer Glen and has lived there for the past 23 years. Ken is seeking one of four trustee positions in the April 25, 2025, Homer Township Republican Primary as a Homer Township Reset candidate. 

Ken is a contract worker at Blue Cross Blue Shield in Chicago. As a contractor, Ken currently works for Accenture LLC and is an IT hardware inventory and logistics lead. Ken has worked for over 8 years as a contractor with Blue Cross Blue Shield. Prior to his employment as a contractor, Ken worked in the treasury department for HSBC Bank for over 17 years. He is a graduate of Roosevelt University and has a bachelor’s degree in finance.

Ken has been a committed and dedicated volunteer in his community. Ken is currently the Homer Township Republican Committeeman for Homer Township Precinct 7. In addition, Ken serves as a member of the Village of Homer Glen Community Development Committee. Having a passion for youth sports, Ken coached for both the Homer Athletic Club recreational baseball program and the Homer Stallions football program. In addition, Ken has served as a proud board member for the Homer Athletic Club holding the position of Vice President for over 9 years. Ken attends Our Mother of Good Counsel Church in Homer Glen. Ken volunteers his time as a Eucharist minister, usher and has served as a religious education aide for over 8 years. Ken is actively involved with the Knight of Columbus Catholic Fraternal Organization and is currently a first-degree knight.

Ken is currently engaged to the wonderful Lisa Lorek. He has two amazing adult children Kenny Jr. and Meaghan, who both attended Will County School District 92 and graduated from Lockport High School. Ken also has an extremely close relationship with Lisa’s adult sons Alex and Dylan, who attended Homer School District 33 and graduated from Lockport High School.

In Ken’s spare time, he enjoys a good game of golf, listening to late 70’s / early 80’s music, day trips, vacationing with Lisa, holidays with this family, grilling, watching classic comedies, and walking his dog Milo around Sendra Park. In closing, Ken believes in conservative strength, bold solutions, the American spirit, faith, freedom, and building a better future. As President Reagan once said, “Government’s first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives”.

Thank you and God Bless 

I have lived in Homer Township with my wife, Kate, since 2003. We started our residency in Victoria Crossings (City of Lockport, Homer Township), and moved to Windmill Estates (Unincorporated Homer Township) in 2009. We are in the process of raising two beautiful children, who have experienced, and are experiencing, all the great attributes that Homer Township has to offer.

I’m originally a Chicago South Sider - an avid, yet perpetually disappointed, White Sox and Bears fan. I grew up in the Catholic school system and value faith and religion. I’m a CPA, which necessitates a strict understanding of fiscal responsibility, and also requires a high level of ethical standards and transparency. I will apply those professional skills to ensure transparency and accountability to the running of the township.

I love the mix of Homer Township – the carefully measured growth of business and development with the small town, community feel with Open Space. I believe it’s important to maintain that balance.

In recent years, the feeling of community has dissipated; there has been so much division and anger. I look forward to bringing back decency, kindness, and a true sense of community to Homer Township.