04/01/2025
Lebanon Mayor Ulanda Branch Provided NAME: ULANDA BRANCH Age as of April 1, 2025: 55
Campaign website or social media page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090821757674 Office seeking: Lebanon, Illinois, mayor
Are you an incumbent?
No
Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought): Yes , Ward 2
Alderperson
Occupation: Licensed cosmetologist & teacher Education: Licensed minister and licensed cosmetologist & educator
Please list the highlights of your civic involvement: I register individuals to vote and volunteer during election season. I also volunteer with McAllister Park, Lebanon City Council, Sock Drive For The Manor in Fairview Heights and the Ronald McDonald House of St Louis.
Who are your top three campaign contributors? None
Why are you running? I want to see Lebanon grow upward, outward and multiply in abundance like the cedar trees that surround our city. My goal is to create a flourishing community with happy families, children and elders. I believe activities for children and adults like summer camps, sports leagues and local events will build a sense of community and pride in our residents. I support new subdivisions and businesses in Lebanon, Illinois.
This will provide an opportunity to generate more revenue for our city without raising taxes drastically. More revenue will allow us to improve our schools and city infrastructure like sidewalks, drainage, etc. My family has lived in Lebanon for over 50 years. My goal is to maintain Lebanon’s small town community while providing our residents with local resources and activities through innovative ideas.
What is the top issue in your race, and how would you address it?
Bringing peace and unity to our city. Many city workers and residents feel unappreciated. Residents want to live in and participate in communities where their voices can be heard. My goal is to increase and support our city and residents’ values through proper city management. Every resident deserves to live in a great neighborhood! Why should people vote for you?
Because people don’t care about how much you know until they know how much you care, and I have a heart from above.
Read more at: https://www.bnd.com/news/politics-government/election/voter-guide/article301650134.html =cpy
The News-Democrat has contacted candidates in township races in the April 1 election and asked them to complete a detailed questionnaire. Belleville candidates are listed separately.
