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Outgoing State Rep. Kifowit to run for Oswego Village Board next year · Kendall County News - Shaw Local

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  Outgoing state Representative Kifowit, to run for Oswego Village Board Written by
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  Eric Shelkoff. This article is being read by an automated voice brought
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  to you by Everlett. Outgoing State Representative Stephanie Kifowit, D. Oswego,
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  is planning to run for a seat on the Oswego village Board
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  next year. Kiffowit, who lost in the Democratic primary for Illinois Controller
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  in March, is not running for re-election. In talking about why she
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  wants to run for Oswego Village Board, she noted the growth that
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  the village has been seeing the last few years, including business growth.
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  I really just want to bring my expertise and my longstanding government
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  knowledge to help them during this time of growth and prosperity that
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  they're seeing, and just really be a resource for the board and
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  for the village as well, she said. Seafuett was first elected to
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  the Illinois General Assembly in twenty twelve. She represents the 84th District,
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  which includes portions of Oswego, Aurora, Montgomery, and Naperville, across Kendall, DuPage,
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  Cain and Will counties. She has lived in Oswego for 14 years.
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  Prior to being elected to the General Assembly, she was on the
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  Aurora City Council for almost 10 years. Kiffwit is a U.S. Marine
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  Corps veteran. I just want to continue to serve, Kifowit said I've
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  been doing government now for twenty four years and I want to
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  bring that expertise to the board and work with The current members
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  of the board that I know really well during this really transformative
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  time in Oswego. It really is an exciting time for the village.
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  As an Oswego Village Board trustee, Kiffwit said she would make sure
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  the board is managing growth in a smart way. Oswego's consolidated primary
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  election, if needed, is uh february twenty-third. The consolidated election will take
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  place april sixth.