the campaign process
A few weeks after incorporation was
passed; a slate of potential candidates was formed and more public meetings
were held. The purpose of the first election in the newly formed village was to
elect the village board president, village manager, 6 village trustees, and
police magistrate. Elections were set to be held on August 7, 1956. Because of
the quick turnaround needed to elect village officials, all candidates ran as
independents. 21 candidates ran for nine offices in the first village election.
In the course of a few weeks candidates had to campaign for office and many
candidates were even able to secure endorsements from organizations within the
community. Some of these came from the Lisle Ladies League; who not only
endorsed candidates, but also offered all candidates to take part in a meet and
greet with the community.
Picture 1: Prior to the election the Lisle Ladies League sponsored a meeting a few days prior to the election to allow the community to become acquainted with the candidates. Source: “Lisle Voters Meet Village Candidates At Public Meeting,” Lisle Advertiser, August 3, 1956.
Picture 2: The Lisle Ladies League hosted a pre-election tea for members and civic and community minded women of Lisle to meet candidates that the League sponsors. Source: “Lisle Ladies League To Hold Pre-Election Tea This Friday,” Lisle Advertiser, August 3, 1956.
Picture 3: Among other groups, the Lisle Ladies League sponsored a slate of candidates that they would like to see win elected office. Source: “Recommend 9 Candidates For Village Office Here,” Lisle Advertiser, July 6, 1956.
Picture 4: Twenty-one candidates filed paperwork to run for the nine offices of the newly formed Village of Lisle. Source: “21 Candidates File For Office In New Village,” Chicago Daily Tribune, July 29, 1956.
Picture 2: The Lisle Ladies League hosted a pre-election tea for members and civic and community minded women of Lisle to meet candidates that the League sponsors. Source: “Lisle Ladies League To Hold Pre-Election Tea This Friday,” Lisle Advertiser, August 3, 1956.
Picture 3: Among other groups, the Lisle Ladies League sponsored a slate of candidates that they would like to see win elected office. Source: “Recommend 9 Candidates For Village Office Here,” Lisle Advertiser, July 6, 1956.
Picture 4: Twenty-one candidates filed paperwork to run for the nine offices of the newly formed Village of Lisle. Source: “21 Candidates File For Office In New Village,” Chicago Daily Tribune, July 29, 1956.