Name: June D Keibler
Position for which you are a candidate: Dundee Township Trustee
Why are you seeking this position?
I have advocated and worked for Open spaces for over 40 years including the Dundee Township’ Open Space program for the past 30 years. I will work to enhance our Open Space programs, build on the work we have accomplished, find ways to enhance the accessibility to our open spaces for residents, as well as restore and continue to protect the natural resources of the sites. I want to increase the programing to expand the use of our open spaces by students and our residents in the township. I will continue my roll in coordinating volunteer groups..
I support the food pantry and clothing closet as added values to our citizens. I have helped deliver groceries to our seniors and I see the need in our community The township supports our residents in so many ways and I want to look for ways to strengthen that support.
What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position?
I served on the Dundee Township Park District Board (10 years); The Fox Valley Land Foundation Board (founding board member, served for 10 years); The Conservation Foundation Board (10 years); helped to initiate the Northern Kane County Wild Ones chapter and severed as co-president for 3 years and on the board continuously since it’s beginning; founding board member of The Land Conservancy of McHenry County in early 1990s and re-joined the board 3 years ago; served as the unofficial coordinator of Dundee Township Open Space Volunteer restoration workdays for approximately 20 years and as steward of Raceway Woods for 5 years.
Professional work related to this position: founding partner for Witness Tree Native Landscapes, Inc, an ecological restoration company working in Nature Preserves, park districts and other agencies as well as for private landowners (12 years); coordinated the recovery of the Eastern Prairie Fringed Orchid (contract with The Nature Conservancy, Illinois chapter in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What will be your highest priorities if elected?
As someone who has been committed to land preservation and restoration for 40 years, I want to continue to enhance and improve the quality of our township’s natural areas. My priorities include increasing the access to open spaces for our residents by providing more guided walks and improving the trail systems. Research shows that healthy lands make for healthy communities including providing the opportunity to feel peaceful in stressful times such as the pandemic. Protecting and expanding native plant communities are key to a sustainable future for the survival of songbirds, bees and butterflies as well as our residents.
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