Local Democrats recently sent an attack on candidates for Northbrook Village Trustee, Village President, and our Township Board slate.

Our Republican organization does not endorse in nonpartisan municipal elections. The so-called “caucus system” (e.g., Northbrook Caucus, Northfield Caucus, Unite Glenview) has become nothing more than a local political party with no obligation to pick from a broad base of candidates. Some caucuses represent their communities better than others.

The Northbrook Caucus abandoned nonpartisanship years ago. Northbrook’s government has veered sharply left. This year, its slate includes 19 candidates. One has never voted in a primary. The other 18? Not a single GOP primary vote in five election cycles (2016-2024). Not one Republican-leaning candidate out of 19.

• As the Republican Committeeman for seven years, I have never once been contacted by the Northbrook Caucus, its leadership, or any current Village officials. They do not represent the full community—nor do they intend to.

The caucus’s deep Democratic ties are evident in the many local Democrats who signed their candidates’ petitions. The local Democrats themselves circulated petitions for these “non-partisan” races and hosted signing events at their headquarters. Under Illinois election law, one cannot belong to two parties in the same cycle.

• Multiple respected election attorneys found grounds for ballot objections, as recent law changes created legal ambiguities around municipal and township races.

Yes, the township bore the cost of the objections process—as it should—to ensure election integrity. Where was the outrage when the township burned through 37 months of reserves — spending large sums on vanity projects like rebranding with new logos and taglines?

• These same Democrats had no problem wasting taxpayer money on feel-good PR.

Their attack letter personally smeared local residents, including a former Township trustee, a first responder, and a former Northbrook Village President – all lifelong township residents­. None are candidates this election cycle. Their only “crime”? Supporting candidates not handpicked by the Democratic machine.

• Differences of opinion on policies and candidates are not divisive – it’s the American way! What is divisive are personal attacks in response to these differences.

They say they’re backing “qualified” candidates—but their definition of "qualified" is clear: only those who fit their partisan agenda. This is classic Chicago-style politics: “We don’t want nobody nobody sent.”

Voters deserve a real choice—not one-party rule.

Early voting starts March 17. You can request a Vote By Mail Ballot now.