Jeffrey Loffredo: 2025 candidate for Grayslake mayor

Bio

Office sought: Grayslake mayor

City: Grayslake

Age: 44

Occupation: Pipefitter

Previous offices held: Current Avon Township Trustee

Why are you running for this office? Is there a particular issue that motivates you? Also, what makes you the best candidate for the position?

I am running to improve the everyday infrastructure of Grayslake. I feel that the current state of drainage, and sidewalks needs to be improved. Working in construction puts me in a great position to help work with other agencies to maintain improve Grayslake's infrastructure.

What is the most serious issue your community will face in coming years and how should leaders respond to it?

That the cost of everything is rising. Our community will have to find new ways of providing needed services.

How would you describe the state of your community's finances? What should be the top priorities for spending during the next few years? Are there areas of spending that need to be curtailed?

Our community's finances are in great shape. Spending on multi-use paths and updating infrastructure.

What do you see as the most important infrastructure project you must address? Why and how should it be paid for? Conversely, during these uncertain economic times, what project(s) can be put on the back burner?

I see drainage for the community as the most important infrastructure project. The why is that when it rains the older neighborhoods flood. This is a problem because the over flowing water causes erosion and stagnant water can breed disease.

Describe your leadership style and explain how you think it will be effective in producing effective actions and decisions with your village board or city council.

I listen to other people's points of view. This allows me work with them to further goals in a responsible manner.

What’s one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?

Allow more food trucks in Grayslake.