I’m writing to support the candidacy of Brian Straw, who is running for Oak Park village trustee.
As I’ve gotten to know Brian over the past months, I’ve experienced him to be a committed and thoughtful leader whose skills, vision and balanced nature will serve our community well. His work as an attorney has equipped him with the capacity to analyze issues from all sides, to problem-solve, and to provide thoughtful input regardless of the issue.
He has demonstrated his problem-solving capacity in his role as a member of the Village Transportation Commission and has utilized his listening skills and long-term perspective to bring together opposing viewpoints and build on common interests to find mutually beneficial solutions.
With respect to environmental sustainability, Brian has shown in our conversations strong knowledge across many topic areas — and the sense to know what he doesn’t know and to seek technical guidance and input from others.
He also understands that to have a plan is one thing, but to implement that plan with community engagement and technical support is how change gets done. He understands how important it is for our community leaders to play a regional role in sustainability and other issue areas, and that collaborating across communities is the tide that will help to raise all boats.
On top of his skills and collaborative nature, Brian is a wonderful representation of the best our community has to offer.
I urge you to vote for Brian Straw for Oak Park village trustee.
Gary Cuneen
Oak Park