The newly-seated members of the Will County Board elected their new leadership team at a Reorganization Meeting on December 2. Joe VanDuyne (D-Wilmington) was elected Speaker of the Will County Board, Sherry Williams (D-Crest Hill) was elected Democratic Leader, and Jim Richmond (R-Mokena) was elected Republican Leader.
“I’m honored my fellow county board members have entrusted me to lead this body,” said Speaker VanDuyne. “We have many diverse viewpoints on the county board, which is reflective of our county. My goal is to work collaboratively and fairly with all members to move Will County forward.”
Joe VanDuyne has served on the board since 2018, representing District 1. He has served as the Chair of the Public Works and Transportation Committee and has served on the Executive and Capital Improvements Committees.
Sherry Williams has served on the board since 2022. She has served as the Vice Chair of the Ad Hoc Old Courthouse Committee and has served on the Executive, Public Works and Transportation, Public Health and Safety, and Ad Hoc Access Will County Committees.
Jim Richmond also has served on the board since 2022. He has served as the Chair of the Finance Committee and Vice Chair of the Public Works and Transportation Committee. He also has served on the Executive and Capital Improvements Committees.
The county board welcomed three new members, with Herbert Brooks (D-Joliet), Dawn Bullock (D-Plainfield), and Kelly Hickey (D-Naperville) sworn into office. Julie Berkowicz (R-Naperville), Vince Logan (R-Joliet), and Denise Winfrey (D-Joliet), who were re-elected in the November General Election, also were sworn into office at the December 2 meeting.