Jeff Gahris for DuPage Forest Preserve Commissioner, District 4
About Jeff
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Second term Forest Preserve Commissioner
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34-year resident of DuPage County
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Retired environmental engineer with over 30 years extensive experience
at U.S. EPA and the State of Ohio -
Glen Ellyn Environmental Commissioner for 12 years
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Active volunteer with Sierra Club and other groups, focused on environmental quality and clean energy for our community
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Experienced executive leader on various volunteer boards
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Education: BS in manufacturing engineering technology and a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from Miami University
Jeff's Agenda
Delivering on my promises...
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Improving trails and trail access for all to enjoy nature
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Supporting science-based preservation and restoration of natural areas
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Lowering the District's carbon footprint through clean energy and reduced energy use, saving the environment and taxpayer dollars
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Assuring that major capital projects like the new Willowbrook Wildlife Center or built on budget and on time
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Maintaining sound fiscal and management and planning for the District
Get Involved
This is a political campaign, but intended to serve YOU, a DuPage County resident. Together we can assure access to healthy green space and careful stewardship of natural and financial resources. You can help by making donations, of course, but volunteering on our team is quite rewarding.
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Sierra Club (2022 and 2024)
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314 Action Fund (2024)
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Congressman Sean Casten (2022 and 2024)
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DuPage County Building and Construction Trades Council, representing major building trades (2022)
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International Electrical Workers Union (2024)
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United Hellenic Voters Association (2022)
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Ken Mejia-Beal, Chairman, DuPage Democratic Party (2022)
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Democratic Party of Milton Township (2022)
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Daily Herald (2022 and 2024)
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