I'm
Running
for Us.
Northbrook has a rich history and a unique identity. I'm running because I believe I have something useful to contribute to its future.
Why I'm
Running
Northbrook is a remarkable place to call home. Its strengths were built over generations—and their future isn't guaranteed.
Northbrook's identity isn't defined solely by what we preserve. It's also defined by how thoughtfully we adapt.
I'm running because important decisions lie ahead, and I believe the Village Board needs to rebuild residents' trust through greater transparency, better decision-making, and accountability for results.
Get to Know Ted
My wife and I have lived in Northbrook since 2005, and her family's roots here go back to the 1940s. We've raised our three sons here and plan to stay for the rest of our lives.
I semi-retired in 2021 after more than 25 years leading technology organizations at Aon Hewitt and Paylocity. I still do some consulting and serve on the board of directors of a privately held software company.
I spend most of my time with my family and giving back to the community. I coach youth football, serve as President of the GBN Jr. Spartan Football & Cheer Board of Directors, and am a founding member of the advisory board for Glenbrook North's Incubator program.
In 2025, I started Engage Northbrook, a blog where I share research, analysis, and commentary on the issues facing our Village. What began as an effort to better understand local government has become a way to encourage more informed conversations and greater civic engagement.
Some of the Challenges Ahead
Northbrook has a strong foundation, but significant challenges will require careful choices.
Mounting Financial Pressures
Northbrook faces substantial infrastructure investments and pension funding obligations, while residents are already experiencing rising property tax bills. How do we meet those obligations and sustain our exceptional services without placing an unreasonable burden on taxpayers?
No Clear Economic Development Strategy
Northbrook has demonstrated that it can make progress when it establishes clear priorities. Economic development has not received that same focus, leaving us without a coherent strategy for growing our commercial economy.
Declining Trust and Civic Engagement
Too often, residents are brought into important conversations after the direction has already been set. Rebuilding trust requires more open decision-making and meaningful opportunities for residents to participate.
The work ahead.
Grow from what makes Northbrook special.
Our history and identity are worth keeping. Change will come, and it should strengthen the community we have, not replace it.
Face hard decisions honestly.
Difficult financial and economic choices lie ahead. Residents deserve the full picture, including the tradeoffs, before decisions are made.
Rebuild trust in Village Hall.
More residents involved, more of the conversation in public, and clear explanations of why decisions were made.