“In my work as a community organizer in Skokie who cares deeply about equity and justice, I have found Gail at the heart of these efforts again and again, usually as a leader.

Gail has been fighting for vulnerable populations for decades and carries a wealth of historical knowledge about our local government as well as community efforts, past and present, to push for positive change. In her extensive body of work experience as an advocate for housing justice, she is not only incredibly knowledgeable about the complexities of integrating affordable housing into government policy in a way that benefits everyone, she is also an outside-the-box creative thinker who sees possibilities where others see barriers.

She has led the incredible movement for electoral reform in Skokie that opened up our elections and brought in a much larger and more diverse candidate pool. Instead of seeking power by falling in line with parties that have gatekept our local government for decades, she turned to a grassroots effort to strengthen our democracy and open up the chance to run for office, not just for herself, but for everyone. She leads Skokie Neighbors for Housing Justice and has been instrumental in fighting for Immigrant rights and racial justice.

Wherever people are doing good, you will find Gail. Currently, when local residents show up to Skokie Village Board meetings to urge our representatives to do the right thing — whether it’s about the environment or housing or democracy — the Board seems to put the interests of developers before residents. This is why we need Gail in our government. Not only does she listen, she is an inspiring, inclusive leader with an unwavering moral compass. I’m so excited to see what Skokie can do with Gail representing us.”