Eleanor Sweet McDonnelL
WRITE-In REpublican candidate Lake County Board District 17
Early Voting: February 5 - March 16, 2026 Final Voting Day: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Eleanor Sweet McDonnell - WRITE IN
Lake County Board District 17 - Candidate
Early Voting: February 5 - March 16, 2026
(Check Voter Info Tab in February 2026)
Local Election Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Final Day, March 17 - St. Patrick's Day!
Thank you for your consideration of voting for me.
"I am not running as politician. I am running as a long time greater Barrington area and District 17 resident to champion your voice, your interests - not mine.
That is my promise to you tm."
Eleanor Sweet McDonnell
Eleanor Sweet McDonnell Promises...
Balanced Budget
Continue to support a balanced budget. Reveresed 7 years of deficit spending VNB. Now in our 6th year of balanced budgets for the Village of North Barrington. Committed to supporting a fiscally conservative budget at Lake County Board level.
Greater Transparency
Last 4 years we have added to the Village website, Zoom link for live streaming Village Board meetings and Board packets. Will contiune transparency support at Lake County Board level and for
Resident's Safety
Continue to put Lake County District 17 residents' safety first through out the entire District 17. Current experience with working with the IGA with Lake Barrington and Lake County Sheriff which is a strong regional commitment to public safety. Actively working with LZRFD, Wauconda Fire Dept., and Barrington Countryside Fire Department.
Look for Future Savings
Past 7 years found numerous ways to better manage our fiduciary duties and save tax payers money. Continue to look for future savings while being good stewards of our residents' hard earned money. Will contiune my work at Lake County Board level to look for taxpayers saving opportunties.
Improve Village Stormwater Issues
Work on stormwater issues affecting District 17 and Lake County roads and residents' safety. I secured $2.5 million DECCO grant funds for the VNB to fix Rt 59 20 year reginoal flooding issue. Project start date in 2026.
Protect All Our
Natural Resources
Continue to protect our treasured natural resources, wildlife, natural flora, natural water resources, air and drinking water quality in District 17 and throughout Lake County.
Protect Honey Lake, Grassy Lake and Flint Creek. Protect our District 17 open spaces.
See what some of Eleanor Sweet McDonnell's Past Endorsers Say:
"I support Eleanor Sweet McDonnell 100% based on her ability to balance the budget after several years of random spending. She cares about the residents and our day to day life in North Barrington evidenced by such events as a well-organized summer concert series and Fall Fest.
As a Village Trustee, it has been a pleasure to work with her on new initiatives such as the golf cart ordinance and removal of the Village vehicle sticker requirement in order to work toward a safer and more fiscally tight North Barrington budget. Heading up a Village with two prestigious, community-oriented golf clubs takes skill and know-how, with a constant pulse on the needs of these unique golf communities.
Eleanor is the right choice for the Village of North Barrington."
Robin Kelleher - Village North Barrington - Trustee
"For more than thirty five years, Eleanor has been an active member of the larger Barrington community and Lake County. More specifically, in North Barrington she has played a vital role in village government taking part in creating the Comprehensive Plan, which later as the current Village President she has been instrumental in implementing.
Her efforts led to creating a roadmap for financial solvency through tight controls on spending while preserving the quality of life we all have worked hard to enjoy.
It is through her efforts we have a well planned balanced budget. The same can be said on her guidance to the village commissions.
She is well versed in the mechanics of government, does her homework, manifests a keen insight into the issues facing our village.
She is a team player and exhibits a proactive dynamism in negotiating simple, workable solutions.
She continues to be a strong and effective candidate in looking out and protecting the interests of our village residents."
Martin R. Pais - Village North Barrington - Trustee
"I promise to lead with integrity, common sense solutions
and put the District 17 before politics." tm
Eleanor Sweet McDonnell
Champion for You the Lake County Board District 17 Residents,
1. Continue balanced budget, hold the lines on taxes at the Lake County level.
2. Support greater transparency and accountability at the Lake County Board level.
3. Put residents' safety first in LCB District 17.
4. Protect our property values, beautiful natural resources and open spaces in Lake County.
Lead with integrity, common sense solutions and put Lake County District 17 before politics. tm
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