Support for re-electing Vicki Scaman
Vicki Scaman speaking at the Nineteenth Century Charitable Association. Photo by Paul Goyette
We are writing to express our strong and unwavering support for Vicki Scaman to continue her tenure as village president of Oak Park.
President Scaman has exemplified what it means to lead with courage, integrity, and a genuine commitment to our community. From championing local initiatives to collaborating with nonprofit organizations, neighboring municipalities, and other civic entities, she has consistently demonstrated her ability to foster collaboration among residents, local businesses, nonprofits, community organizers, and external partners.
In addition to her collaborative spirit, she has effectively managed the complex challenges our village has faced. Her responsiveness and decisive leadership have enabled us to navigate difficult situations while prioritizing the well-being of our community.
Her years of leadership have allowed her to build connections that have increased external funding for Oak Park initiatives and garner support from external agencies. The relationships and partnerships she has cultivated are invaluable to ensuring Oak Park’s success.
As her supporters, we are inspired by her commitment to fostering an Oak Park that is welcoming, progressive, and rooted in our shared values. She has shown that she is not just a leader but a true advocate for our community’s needs and aspirations.
We wholeheartedly endorse Vicki Scaman for village president and encourage all members of the Oak Park community to join us in supporting her campaign. Together, we can secure a bright future for our village — one that continues to embrace collaboration and inclusivity, led by someone with experience and deep connections to the resources that will help our community thrive.
We encourage you to learn more about her specific accomplishments and vision through her campaign website at votevicki.org.
George Bailey
Paul Beckwith
Bruce Broerman
Lyn C. Conniff
Derek Eder, Oak Park Climate Action Network member
Thomas Gary, former Triton College Trustee
Carolyn Goldbeck
Paul Goyette
Liz Holt
Ray Johnson, former Oak Park Village Trustee
Jim Kelly
Eileen Hattan Lynch
Emily N. Masalski
Ryan O’Malley
Jim and Sally Prescott
Joe Raschke
Carollina Song
Sara Spivy, former District 200 school board member
Sheila Wesonga
This was originally published on January 7th, 2025 in the Wednesday Journal.
