Hoefert tabs Matuszak as his successor on village board in Mt. Prospect

Mount Prospect Mayor-elect Paul Hoefert has opted for experience in choosing his successor as trustee.

On Tuesday, Hoefert announced that former Trustee John Matuszak will fill out the remainder of Hoefert's term, which expires in 2023. Matuszak served as trustee from 2008 to 2017 and chose not to run in the 2017 election.

Hoefert based his decision on the fact that the village board will have three new trustees.

"I think John's professional experience and prior service to the village board will be helpful to our new board," he said. "During his time on the village board, John Matuszak was a significant value-add to the board and for the citizens of Mount Prospect."

Matuszak is a civilian attorney with the Navy, currently serving as counsel for the Naval Service Training Command, a position he has held since 2014.

NSTC's domain includes the Navy Senior Reserve Officer Training Program, the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Program, Recruit Training Command and the Officer Training Command. Matuszak has held other counsel positions with the Navy going back to 2002.

"I am honored to again serve the residents of Mount Prospect and excited to work with all board members to achieve new accomplishments for our outstanding community," Matuszak said.

At the May 4 board meeting, Matuszak will be sworn in as trustee along with Augustino Filippone, Terri Gens and Peggy Pissarrek, and Hoefert will be sworn in as mayor.