My Life’s work is fighting for good communities for ALL of us. Learn more about the great work we have accomplished and our continuing plans for improving the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County!


 

 SAVING THE TAXPAYER MONEY

  • Got rid of pensions for politicians at the Forest Preserve

  • Eliminated “Presidential Assistant” position, saving the taxpayers $25,000 annually

  • Passed bi-partisan bond issuance to fund the Master Plan with NO tax hike

  • Maintained quality services without a tax hike

  • Increased visitors by 1.7 MILLION people even while the COVID-19 Pandemic was going on, from 4.5 million in 2019 to 6.2 million in 2021

MANAGING OUR NATURAL RESOURCES

  • Added trail connection throughout DuPage County to assist residents with access regional trails

  • Completed three major Solar projects, as well as implementing 100% solar powered golf carts in 2019

  • Implemented solar array at the Willowbrook Wildlife Center

  • Implemented Blackwell solar array at our fleet building that will power all operations and vehicle charging stations

  • Presided over the recognized #1 fleet in the United States, with alternative fuel usage at 90%

ENSURING SAFETY

  • Passed and funded a preventive maintenance plan to ensure that bridges, structures, facilities, and other infrastructure have the funding necessary for repairs, and meet our community’s high standards.

  • Created one of the safest forest preserves in the Chicagoland area, backed by a study.


“I am proud of my record and our accomplishments during my first term.

Since I was elected in 2018, I have made it my mission to be a guardian of our taxpayers’ money, an enthusiastic steward of our incredible natural resources, and to make sure our all our spaces provide a safe environment for our millions of visitors.” - Daniel Hebread, President, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County