WILL COUNTY BOARD: DARYL PARKS - DISTRICT 11
BIO:
Personal:
23 Year Bolingbrook Resident (Precinct 30)
Married to Denise for 23 Years
Three children and one grandso
Graduate, Lindblom Technical HS
Graduate, Lewis University Romeoville IL B.S. Business Administration
Veteran, US Navy Reserves, 1980-1993 Honorably Discharged Work Experience
IBEW Local 134 Journeyman Electrician - Retired
Huen Electric – Estimator and Project Manager - Retired
ComEd – Construction Project Engineer - Retired
Project Manager, Primera Engineers (PT)
Volunteer Work:
Precinct 30, DuPage Township Committeeperson
2nd Vice-Chair DuPage Township Democratic Organization
Charter Member, DuPage Township Democratic Black Caucus
First Vice-Chair, Will County Democratic Black Caucus
Member OrganizationsPhi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc
Past Regional Director, Great Lakes Region
Joliet Alumni Chapter, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
Provisional Member, Green Gavel Electronic Unit, National Association of Parliamentarians
DuPage AME Church, Lisle IL
Vice-Chair Steward Board
Stewardship and Finance Committee
Men’s Ministry
Local 134 IBEW Retirees Club
Why are you running for office?
To bring unity to our Democratic party, partner with our allies, strengthen ties on all levels of government by developing a positive partnership for the benefit of Bolingbrook.
What do you see as the role of Young People in our communities and our Party?
You are our base. You are the future of the Party and we must start including young voices in our decision making processes. We have to better communicate and I value your opinions and ideas. I am not the "it always worked like that" guy - what worked 30 years ago may not work today. I get it!
If elected to office, what will you do to elevate the voices and concerns of Young People?
Immediately identify a younger person to mentor and be a part of a succession plan. Give young people a voice and a platform in a culture where they feel free to speak and feel comfortable voicing opinions because I will LISTEN!
Why are you proud to be a member of the Democratic Party?
I am proud to be a part of the party of inclusivity, women's rights, support of labor unions and the idea that there is room under the tent for everybody.
