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Beth McElroy Kirkwood

Democratic · Illinois · 2026

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Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner (Six Year Term)Illinois · 2026Cook County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Preserve green space and align local land-use decisions with long-term environmental stewardship
  • Bring equity, access and clear communication to MWRD governance

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kirkwood brings more than a decade of experience in municipal operations, education, and community leadership and was appointed to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District board by Governor JB Pritzker in December 2024, per the campaign site.

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