COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER DR. KISHA McCASKILL GARNERS SUPER MAJORITY OF MAYORAL ENDORSEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE 5TH DISTRICT

KISHA McCASKILL, Photo provided STH Media
KISHA McCASKILL, Photo provided STH Media

COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER DR. KISHA McCASKILL GARNERS SUPER MAJORITY OF MAYORAL ENDORSEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE 5TH DISTRICT

 

(Markham, IL) Dr. Kisha McCaskill - Cook County Commissioner of the 5th District- has garnered a super majority of mayoral endorsements in the race to maintain her seat on the Cook County Board of Commissioners. In addition to the powerful endorsements of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Thornton Township Committeeman and Illinois State Senator Napoleon Harris, and Illinois Speaker of the House Emanuel Chris Welch, Commissioner McCaskill is grateful to all the municipal leaders who have now endorsed her candidacy.


“Dr. McCaskill has proven to be an outstanding Cook County Commissioner and a solid public servant to the residents of the 5th district of Cook County. Her staff has been initiative-taking and responsive to the needs of Markham and has given us full access to her office, which is located right here in the City of Markham. I enthusiastically endorse her candidacy and look forward to continuing our wonderful working relationship” says Markham Mayor Agpawa.


Illinois Municipal League President and Matteson Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin adds,“Dr. McCaskill has quickly earned the title as one of the hardest working elected officials in our region. Her vision and motto of “total inclusion and no exclusion” has taken flight throughout the region. Moreover, her unique ability to deliver county services to neighborhoods has been well received and appreciated by residents.”


“Dr. McCaskill has been very responsive to the needs and concerns of our villages and towns. She is a great listener who has a keen sense of the many challenges and issues that our residents endure daily. She is achieving her goal of bringing countless county services and programs directly into our municipalities. She is well deserving of the enormous support she has received.” Phoenix Mayor Terry Wells.


“I’m grateful, honored and blessed to have received such tremendous support from elected officials, civic leaders, and clergy persons throughout Cook County. However, our mayors and village presidents are near and dear to me given that we work so closely together on an array of issues and projects. It will be imperative that we continue our efforts in working together to achieve our collective goal in expanding housing, affordable healthcare, and other necessary groundbreaking projects to the southland.” Says Commissioner McCaskill.


Among the many Mayors endorsing Commissioner McCaskill include:


Country Club Hills Mayor James Ford

Phoenix Mayor Terry Wells

Hazel Crest Mayor Sandra Alexander

Chicago Heights Mayor David A. Gonzalez

Calumet Park Mayor Ronald Denson

Blue Island Mayor Fred Bilotto

Robbins Mayor Darren Bryant

Alsip Mayor John Ryan

Sauk Village Mayor Marva Campbell-Pruitt

Posen Mayor Frank Podbielniak

Park Forest Mayor Joseph Woods

Midlothian Mayor Gary L. Heureux

Homewood Mayor Rich Hofeld

Glenwood Mayor Toleda Hart

Ford Heights Mayor Fred Wilson

Dixmoor Mayor Fitzgerald Roberts

Matteson Mayor Sheila Chalmers Currin


Commissioner McCaskill is also grateful to the super majority of Chicago Ward Committeemen, Chicago Aldermen, and Township Committeeman throughout the 5th district who have also endorsed her candidacy.


Recently Commissioner McCaskill coalesced a well-rounded support base of residents, elected officials, Clergy leaders, and business leaders as she is primed, energized, and prepared for the stretch run of her election to a full four-year term of office. Commissioner McCaskill submitted nearly 1700 signatures as she officially filed her candidacy for election to a full four-year term of office.


Over the past ten months Commissioner McCaskill has performed record breaking achievements and has created a path of prosperity, stability, and growth for the 5th District of Cook County. She has delivered millions of dollars in grants and much needed resources to villages and cities throughout her district.


On January 10th, 2025, Illinois State Senator and Thornton Township Committeeman Napoleon Harris III were joined by ten other Chicago and south suburban Democratic Committeemen as they met to select a person to occupy the 5th District Cook County Commissioner’s seat left vacant by the current Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon. The gathering took place at South Suburban College in South Holland, Illinois.

After hearing presentations from five candidates, the group decided overwhelmingly to appoint well-known democratic organizer, former schoolteacher, and Harvey Park District Executive Director Dr. Kisha E. McCaskill as the new Cook County Commissioner of the 5th District. Commissioner McCaskill is currently serving out the remaining term of the now former Commissioner Monica Gordon.

Commissioner McCaskill holds a PhD in Public Administration and Organizational Leadership. In addition, she holds a master’s degree in public service administration as well as a bachelor’s degree in psychology and Sociology from Western Illinois University. She is a former adjunct professor and Executive Director of the Harvey Park District.

Dr. McCaskill, is an active 33-year member of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority Inc., founding member and officer of the Democratic Women of the Southland Region, founding member and officer of the South Suburban Region Black Chamber of Commerce & Industry, member of Planned Parenthood, National Council of Negro Women, and member of the Chicago Defender Women of Excellence Award Cohort.

McCaskill concludes, “I pledge myself to the residents of the 5th district. I understand the numerous challenges that people are currently battling. Moreover, I understand the positive impact that the government of Cook County has on the lives of residents. President Preckwinkle and I enjoy a wonderful working relationship and she has been nothing short of amazing in assisting me with delivering much needed dollars and resources to my district. I am firm in my commitment to continue to reform and enhance the upward mobility of public health and public safety throughout the 5th District of Cook County.”


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