First Black Mayor of Sauk Village Elected
In an historic election Lewis Towers amassed more than 60 percent of the vote over his opponent last week in the general election, and was elected Mayor of Sauk Village, as the head of the ticket of a political party. This was the first political party affiliated election of its kind held in the Village.
Towers is the first African American to be elected Mayor of Sauk Village. He is a 10-year resident of Sauk Village.
The election victory of Towers and the Citizens for Progress, may not carry the same political historical significance as Barack Obamas election as President, however, Towers insisted, he was no less thankful and delighted with the results of his election.
Im overcome with humility and excitement at the same time, expressed Towers. This is my Barack Obama moment, only on a much smaller scale. I plan to work on behalf of the people of Sauk Village and serve them with the highest degree of integrity, honesty and professionalism.
Married for 35 years and a father of two children, Towers is the Founder/President of Concerned Citizens of Sauk Village, Commissioner of Sauk Village Fire and Police Board, Former Commissioner of Sauk Village Zoning Board, Member of the Sauk Village Parks and Recreation Committee, and a Member of Bloom Township Democratic Organization.
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