Library Board President Endorses Rathe for Village Trustee

The following letter is from Board President Cinda J. Axley.

Dear Editor,

It is my privilege to endorse the candidacy of Doug Rathe for the position of Wilmette Village Trustee.  I have served with Doug for the past 7 years as a fellow trustee on the board of the Wilmette Public Library District. As the current Vice President of the Library Board, Doug has proven himself to be an effective leader.  His strong analytical skills and superior ability to build consensus have been key to our board’s smooth functioning. Doug is completing his twelfth year as a Library Trustee, and during that time he has had a great deal of experience dealing with numerous issues related to the administration of a governmental body, including working with the Library’s Director and overseeing the budgeting process.

Doug has been a highly respected lawyer for the past 35 years. His professional career includes fifteen years as head of the Environmental Crimes Bureau for the Attorney General’s office, underscoring his passion for conservation issues and his commitment to promote Wilmette’s efforts to advance as an environmentally-friendly village. 

Doug Rathe has served our Wilmette community with sincerity and dedication for the past 12 years. I encourage you to support Doug’s candidacy for Village Trustee by casting your vote for him on April 5.