Endorsements

While serving on the CISC, I've appreciated Josh's carefully researched and thoughtful contributions as commissioner. He is very data driven, and skillfully evaluates that data to consider creative solutions that would enhance the quality of life in Oak Park. He's also very effective at listening and asking questions, attributes that would make him a huge asset as village trustee. — David Baker
Former Chair, Civic Information Systems Commission (CISC)

I am proud to endorse Josh Vanderberg for Oak Park Trustee. Josh possesses the research and collaboration skills necessary for success on our Village Board. He will make an impressive addition to the Oak Park Village Board. I encourage everyone to meet and get to know Josh, and to vote for him. — Marty Bernstein

Josh is passionate about Oak Park and has stepped up into leadership positions when times call for it. In 2020, as the world shut down, Josh started the COVID Facebook group. Josh was quick to bring in moderators that had different viewpoints to bring balance to the discussions. Josh has shown passionate leadership in the debate on how to make Oak Park more affordable, accessible and safe. Professionally, Josh has developed QuirkLocal to provide a better forum for hyper local news in a civil format. I’ve known Josh for several years. I may not always agree with him but I know that he loves Oak Park and has intelligently thought through his position. I’ve debated him privately many times and the conversations have always been polite and thoughtful. Josh is also a nice guy which should count for something these days. Josh has earned my vote. — Robert Hann

I have known Josh since he worked with me at the beginning of his technology career. We reconnected as fellow Oak Parkers. I believe that Josh’s technology and data analysis skills would be an asset to the board. He provided much needed data-based insights to the community during the early challenges of COVID. I like the way he looks at interconnecting and overlapping challenges to find potential solutions that address the bigger questions. For example, he believes that a balanced approach is needed across affordable housing, sustainability and historic preservation. I don’t always agree with Josh, but I know him to be a person who can change his mind when presented with new information. I support Josh VanderBerg for Oak Park Village Trustee. — Gail Holmberg

Josh has proven himself to be a passionate advocate for the future of Oak Park. He does the homework. He’s a champion for safer streets and better bike infrastructure, stronger small business districts, and a more affordable Oak Park that creates space for our seniors and our kids. I’d be thrilled to work directly with him at the board table. — Cory Wesley
Oak Park Village Trustee