Politics & Government

Woodridge's John Curran Chosen Vice Chairman of DuPage County Board

District 3 member has served on board for three years.

John Curran of Woodridge has been appointed as vice chairman of the DuPage County Board.

Curran (District 3) has served on the board for nearly three years. Previously, the most senior board member held the position.

However, after former vice chairman Pat O’Shea resigned in June, the board amended the rule to decide by a majority vote.

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In a county release, Curran said he was honored to be selected.

“I have already served in a leadership role through some controversial issues that have come before the county board and look forward to having that task on a more regular basis," Curran said.

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"The county board members have a lot of tough choices to make in the near future and I plan to help guide us to positive resolutions for the taxpayers."

According to the release, Curran has been "instrumental" in negotiating union contracts and served as the county board’s liaison to the Employee Advisory Group that researched and recently recommended benefit changes for the board’s consideration.

Curran serves as chairman of the Economic Development Committee and vice chairman of the Intergovernmental Committee. He also serves on the county’s committees on finance, public transit, public works and stormwater.


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