About the Candidates
Two Park District Board Seats are up for Election on April 1.
Please vote for the two candidates that support Palatine Stables:
Sue Gould and William Van Giesen Jr.
Palatine Park District includes residents from parts of Palatine, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, Arlington Heights, Barrington, Deer Park, Rolling Meadows, and Schaumburg.
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Sue Gould
"Renewing Trust and Credibility through Transparency."
- Life-long Resident of Palatine
- Caring for Our Community
- 32 Years of Experience
- Local Realtor
Why Vote for Sue?
“Hundreds of our constituents attended our meetings in June through November (last year) and were very frustrated and angry when they received no resolution to their concerns. I hope that the board can establish a better relationship with our constituents and patrons and reopen the lines of communication.”
William Van Giesen Jr
Building Trust and Empowering Families!
- Proud Palatine resident with a young family,
- Master’s Degree in Recreation Administration
- Extensive work with Special Recreation Associations and Park Districts.
- Activity Director at Senior Living Community
Why Vote for William?
“My goal is to create a park district that is inclusive, well-run, and truly serves the needs of all families in our community”
- Improve Communication: I will ensure open, consistent, and effective communication between the Park District and residents.
- Increase Transparency: I am committed to fostering trust by making Park District operations and decisions more transparent to the community.
- Support Working Families: I will work with staff to provide flexible program schedules and services that accommodate the needs of working families.
- Protect Our Heritage: I will fight to preserve and support the Palatine Stables and other facilities that provide unique recreational opportunities for residents of all ages.