Kent Kramer
Kent Kramer is running for Village Trustee in River Forest, Illinois, an open seat. Election day is April 7, 2027.
Kent Kramer — River Forest Village Trustee 2027
Four Governing Commitments
1. Listen and Represent: Be accessible, open-minded, and responsive to the needs of the entire community.
2. Understand and Solve: Ask questions, examine facts, consider alternatives, and work toward practical solutions.
3. Collaborate and Build Consensus: Respect differing viewpoints and seek common ground without surrendering independent judgment.
4. Serve with Integrity: Practice honest, transparent, accountable government and put the Villages long-term interests first.
Candidate background: Kent grew up in the Chicago area, graduated from Arlington High School in 1976, and returned after more than 40 years in Minnesota. His community involvement in Edina, MN included neighborhood advocacy, infrastructure concerns, responsible development, and working with residents and elected officials. He now lives in River Forest with his wife, Sheila, near their two daughters, sons-in-laws and grandsons also living in River Forest.
Four Governing Commitments
1. Listen and Represent: Be accessible, open-minded, and responsive to the needs of the entire community.
2. Understand and Solve: Ask questions, examine facts, consider alternatives, and work toward practical solutions.
3. Collaborate and Build Consensus: Respect differing viewpoints and seek common ground without surrendering independent judgment.
4. Serve with Integrity: Practice honest, transparent, accountable government and put the Villages long-term interests first.
Candidate background: Kent grew up in the Chicago area, graduated from Arlington High School in 1976, and returned after more than 40 years in Minnesota. His community involvement in Edina, MN included neighborhood advocacy, infrastructure concerns, responsible development, and working with residents and elected officials. He now lives in River Forest with his wife, Sheila, near their two daughters, sons-in-laws and grandsons also living in River Forest.
