Lester Vaughan for Forest Preserve Commissioner

03/06/2025

The TRUTH about the Trump Tariffs...

https://x.com/GovPritzker/status/1897341940229640675?t=eN-mk0eUOe_kHaW6hC-l0w&s=19

02/19/2025

What comes next?
https://x.com/GovPritzker/status/1892323818288320773?t=owg6v3LKV6pGYAVPMVZRow&s=19

11/08/2024

As my campaign comes to a close, I’m deeply grateful to know that 36,024 people voted for me. Together, we were able to rally more support than any previous Democratic candidate who sought to overturn this seat in the last two general election cycles. This is a clear sign that voters saw something in our campaign that truly resonated with them.

I ran to be a new voice of leadership—one unafraid to tackle the tough issues, from climate change to preserving native species and connecting communities, particularly those affected by mental health challenges. Our connection to nature, especially our forests, is vital.

This is not the end of our fight. Let’s keep the conversation going, support our forest preserve, and hold our leaders accountable to prioritize the health of our planet, forests, and community.

Thank you again, onward and upward!

Lester Vaughan

11/05/2024

We love voting as a family.....

Your vote is your voice, and your voice is your power.

11/03/2024

📣 Thank you!!📣

With just a few days left until Election Day, I want to take a moment to thank every single one of you. Your support, encouragement, and trust in me throughout this campaign mean the world. Whether you’ve volunteered, shared a post, attended an event, or simply shared your ideas with me, you’ve helped make this journey incredible.

It’s been an honor to connect with so many passionate community members, and I’m energized by the possibility of serving you. Let’s finish strong together! Remember to vote on or before this Tuesday and let your voice be heard.

Thank you for believing in our vision for the future of the DuPage County Forest Preserves!

With gratitude,
Lester

11/01/2024

I had an opportunity to attend the Greener Grove October meeting in Downers Grove. I sat in the back and listened to five local environmental leaders who are making a difference in their communities through an informative and fascinating panel discussion.

It takes a village to bring sustainable change in our communities.

Many groups and entities around DuPage County and the greater Chicagoland area are working to advance sustainability goals in their local towns; we can all learn from each other about what resources are available and which strategies have proved the most effective! At the October meeting, Greener Gr...

10/28/2024

It’s always fun to do the Halloween walk in Downtown Clarendon Hills with family and friends. Supporting small businesses and celebrating community is so important.

10/23/2024

It was great to meet Congressman Chuy García yesterday at Hinsdale Public Library - Townhall Meeting. Chuy represents the 4th District of Illinois.

Chuy asked me how many votes I needed to win my race for DuPage County Forest Preserve Commissioner, District 3. My response: ALL OF THEM!

Chuy believes in transformative legislation like the Green New DEAL and the Environmental Justice for all Act.

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10/06/2024

I had a great time connecting and engaging with voters at the Downers Grove Farmers Market with Citizens for Judge Leah Setzen Lance Peterson, Appellate Justice Linda Davenport Andrew Honig for DuPage District 2 Liz Galgano Chaplin Bill White Judge John Anderson for Appellate Court - 3rd District

The slogan of the day, We must vote from the Whitehouse to the Courthouse!!

09/25/2024

I recently had the opportunity to discuss my candidacy Lester Vaughan for Forest Preserve Commissioner with the Daily Herald; here's the interview.

07/27/2024

A few days ago, I had the opportunity as a candidate for the DuPage County Forest Preserve to be a part of a panel with Congressman Casten and Cam Davis, Cook County MWRD Commisoner to discuss Sustaining Our Future: Environmental Policy for a Better Tomorrow.

I began my presentation with, to whom much is given, much is required. The message I wanted to convey is about stewardship. Being good stewards over the environment and tax payer dollars is important to creating sustainable change.

I believe that climate change is real threat to our forest preserves and green spaces. Taking measures to protect, preserve and create more accesibility to our green spaces is crucial.

The issue of climate change is an existential threat with the warming of the planet that causes catastrophic damage. The solution to curtailing this threat means that we need to reduce our carbon emissions, invest in solar and wind to provide clean energy that is good for the planet.

I also shared our communities David and Goliath story against a company that was polluting our air and how I saw firsthand how a group of concerned citizens created a clean air movement.

The moral of story is that it takes a community as well as good leadership to create sustainable change. We need to listen to the scientists and make decisions based on science not the politics of the moment.

Everyone has the right to clean air and water. They should not have to worry about the air that they breathe or the water they drink.

We need leaders that our willing to have the tough discussions about climate change and who are willing to implement the changes necessary in protecting our green spaces.

https://www.lesterforforest.com/meet-lester