Kara Macdonald for Village Trustee

04/01/2026

One year ago today, I asked for your vote, and Libertyville residents placed their confidence in me—I’m truly grateful to serve. When people ask if I enjoy being a Trustee, my answer is an emphatic YES! I didn’t expect how much I’d learn or how inspired I’d be by our dedicated Village employees. I’ve also valued the strong, respectful collaboration with fellow Board members. From major decisions to community events it’s been an incredibly rewarding year.

Over the past year, I’ve connected with residents on issues important to them and hosted open “Trustee Talk” sessions. This year, I hope to do even more by meeting people where they already gather—joining community events and conversations to listen and address questions or concerns. If your group is getting together and has room for me, I’d love the opportunity to join—please let me know!

Kara Macdonald

05/21/2025

Come for Trustee Time!

The Village Board would like to improve the way we interact with Libertyville residents. In an effort to be available for questions and comments, one or two Trustees will be available in Cook Park during the Car Fun on 21 events (see dates below) from 7:00 - 8:30. We will either be at a picnic table or folding chairs in Cook Park and eager to have you join us for Trustee Time. Please come see us on one for these dates - we hope to see you there!

May 21
June 18
July 16
August 20
September 17

05/09/2025

Hooray! On Tuesday I was sworn in as Village Trustee. Thanks to all who came to witness/cheer when I took my oath. It was made incredible because you were there! I didn’t know I’d be taking my seat as soon as I was sworn in and it felt great to be there!

I’ll be closing out this campaign page soon and replacing it with something else - I’m learning the navigation of Open Meetings Act/Freedom of Speech makes social media very tricky; I’ve got to determine what that looks like going forward. But I want to be sure I’m communicating with Libertyville residents in an efficient and open manner while I’m serving the community. More to come!

04/18/2025

Kara Macdonald for Village Trustee

Every vote counts!!!!

Kara Macdonald

It's a Tie! In accordance with 10 ILCS 5/22-3 of the Election Code, it has been officially declared that two candidates have received an equal number of votes for the coveted position of Shields Township Trustee in the Consolidated Election held on April 1, 2025. Witness democracy in action as we break the tie for the Shields Township Trustee seat! This proceeding is open to the general public and will also be live-streamed on our official page. Be a part of the process - Join us for the coin flip decision on Monday, April 21st at 2:00 PM!


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¡Es un Empate! De acuerdo con 10 ILCS 5/22-3 del Código de Elección, se ha declarado oficialmente que dos candidatos han recibido un número igual de votos para la posición codiciada de Fideicomisario de Municipio de Shields en la Elección Consolidada sostenida el 1 de abril de 2025. Sea testigo de la democracia en acción mientras rompemos el empate para el puesto de Síndico del Municipio de Shields. Este procedimiento está abierto al público en general y también será transmitido en vivo en nuestra página oficial de Facebook. Sea parte del proceso - ¡Únase a nosotros para la decisión del lanzamiento de la moneda el lunes 21 de abril a las 2:00 PM!

04/09/2025

Way to get engaged, Libertyville!! I’ve been to my share of Village Board meetings since summer and it’s typically been just me and maybe a couple others in attendance. Tonight was practically standing room only and voices were heard. Nice work!

04/05/2025

My Great Niece wearing her Home Grown Libertyville bib this morning. Way to represent, Allison! ❤️

04/03/2025

Jim and I have done 3 sweeps around town collecting yard signs. We THINK we got them all by now. If you see one will you please let me know and we’ll run over and grab it? I don’t want them lingering out there.

Thanks!!

04/02/2025

Thank you all for your incredible support! While the results will not be official until every mail in ballot is counted, it appears I will be the new Libertyville Village Trustee! I’ve spent the day feeling relieved, surprised, proud, and quite tired.

This victory is not just mine—it's ours. Every step of this campaign has been about listening, learning, and working to build an even stronger Libertyville. I am honored and humbled by your trust, and I will work tirelessly to improve engagement, transparency, safety, and economic development in our Village.

Let's keep moving forward, united in purpose and passion. Together, we will face challenges, celebrate successes, and continue to make our community a place we are ALL proud to call home.

Thank you once again, and let's get to work!

04/01/2025

It’s a big day today! No matter the outcome I can proudly say that we gave this thing our all! Thank you to everyone who posted yard signs, signed my petition, wrote postcards, donated stamps, liked and shared my posts, made photos (Gretchen!), created logo/lit/yard sign (Juli!), talked me off a ledge, hosted parties, walked neighborhoods, spoke to residents on my behalf, etc.

#1 priority today is to go out and VOTE and then go play a trick on a friend or family member.

I’ll be out at the polling places today - hope to see you there!

03/31/2025

These are 3 of my favorite Libertyville residents. Avery, pictured here as the pink princess, recently asked her mom, Michelle Criswell, if I can run really fast. She’d heard the campaign terms about running in a race and took them as a 5 year old would. ❤️

Smart, brave Avery, this is no 100 yard dash. It’s a marathon and I’m keeping it up until the last vote is cast tomorrow!

Kara Macdonald

03/29/2025

I’m happy to share my campaign has been awarded the 2025 Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate distinction. As an organization, Moms Demand Action has goals to:

* Keep our families, our schools, and our communities safe from gun violence, which has become the number one cause of death for children and teens in the U.S.
* Fight for gun safety policies that are proven to save lives.
* Support critical, commonsense steps — with strong
bipartisan support — to keep guns out of dangerous hands.

Thank you, Moms Demand Action, for the distinction.