John Laesch for Aurora Mayor
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John Laesch is a current Alderman-at-Large and Union Carpenter who is running for Mayor of Aurora. He is a green builder and climate activist who served in the Navy as an intelligence analyst. He also served on the East Aurora School Board (2015 - 2019).
Applications are open to replace me on the Aurora City Council. My Alderman-at-Large position will be vacant when I take the office of mayor. Must be 18, and a resident of Aurora for a full year.
APPLICATION are due by 12 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025
www.aurora.il.us/AldermanAppointee
APPLICATION are due by 12 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025
www.aurora.il.us/AldermanAppointee
Alderman-At-Large Appointment
With the recent election of Alderman At-Large John Laesch as the 60th Mayor of Aurora, the City has officially opened the process to appoint a new Alderman-at-Large to fill the resulting vacancy on th...
www.aurora.il.us
May 11, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Applications are open to replace me on the Aurora City Council. My Alderman-at-Large position will be vacant when I take the office of mayor. Must be 18, and a resident of Aurora for a full year.
APPLICATION are due by 12 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025
www.aurora.il.us/AldermanAppointee
APPLICATION are due by 12 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025
www.aurora.il.us/AldermanAppointee
I received a last minute invite to attend the Lakewood Neighborhood HOA Easter Egg Hunt! It was beautiful weather and the Easter Bunny made an appearance. There were lots of hugs for the Easter Bunny.
April 13, 2025 at 2:57 AM
I received a last minute invite to attend the Lakewood Neighborhood HOA Easter Egg Hunt! It was beautiful weather and the Easter Bunny made an appearance. There were lots of hugs for the Easter Bunny.
I enjoyed flipping pancakes at the Kiwanis annual fundraiser on the “two of a kind” circulating grills that were custom made for this event.
It was a full house and full grill for the two hours that I helped. It wouldn’t have happened without the teamwork and lead organizing by Lucas Albright.
It was a full house and full grill for the two hours that I helped. It wouldn’t have happened without the teamwork and lead organizing by Lucas Albright.
April 13, 2025 at 2:30 AM
I enjoyed flipping pancakes at the Kiwanis annual fundraiser on the “two of a kind” circulating grills that were custom made for this event.
It was a full house and full grill for the two hours that I helped. It wouldn’t have happened without the teamwork and lead organizing by Lucas Albright.
It was a full house and full grill for the two hours that I helped. It wouldn’t have happened without the teamwork and lead organizing by Lucas Albright.
Reposted by John Laesch for Aurora Mayor
April 2, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Consider attending the Kiwani’s Club annual pancake breakfast on Saturday, April 12th from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Tickets cost $10/person. The event will be held at Aurora central Catholic High School (1255 N. Edgelawn Dr., Aurora, IL).
Purchase tickets here - aurorakiwanis.org/page/kiwanis...
Purchase tickets here - aurorakiwanis.org/page/kiwanis...
April 9, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Consider attending the Kiwani’s Club annual pancake breakfast on Saturday, April 12th from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Tickets cost $10/person. The event will be held at Aurora central Catholic High School (1255 N. Edgelawn Dr., Aurora, IL).
Purchase tickets here - aurorakiwanis.org/page/kiwanis...
Purchase tickets here - aurorakiwanis.org/page/kiwanis...
I would like to invite all of our volunteers and "John Laesch affiliates," or members of the "DeFacto political party," or members of the "quasi-political party," to attend our watch party this Tuesday, April 1st at 8:00 PM at Two Brothers Roundhouse (205 N. Broadway, Aurora, IL).
March 31, 2025 at 10:51 AM
I would like to invite all of our volunteers and "John Laesch affiliates," or members of the "DeFacto political party," or members of the "quasi-political party," to attend our watch party this Tuesday, April 1st at 8:00 PM at Two Brothers Roundhouse (205 N. Broadway, Aurora, IL).
You can help by knocking on doors, working a polling place, or make phone calls. Please contact Charles (708.567.9793 / charles.stelnicki@outlook.com), or come to the office (456 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL):
MONDAY 3/31
Office is open 10 am - 7:00 pm
TUESDAY 4/1
Office is open 5:00 am - 7:00 pm
MONDAY 3/31
Office is open 10 am - 7:00 pm
TUESDAY 4/1
Office is open 5:00 am - 7:00 pm
March 31, 2025 at 10:47 AM
You can help by knocking on doors, working a polling place, or make phone calls. Please contact Charles (708.567.9793 / charles.stelnicki@outlook.com), or come to the office (456 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL):
MONDAY 3/31
Office is open 10 am - 7:00 pm
TUESDAY 4/1
Office is open 5:00 am - 7:00 pm
MONDAY 3/31
Office is open 10 am - 7:00 pm
TUESDAY 4/1
Office is open 5:00 am - 7:00 pm
“I endorse John Laesch for Mayor of Aurora. John has always followed his principles and lived by his values of taking care of the environment, fighting for social justice, and working toward transparency and accountability in government. John is recommended by the Aurora Twp Democratic Party.”
March 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM
“I endorse John Laesch for Mayor of Aurora. John has always followed his principles and lived by his values of taking care of the environment, fighting for social justice, and working toward transparency and accountability in government. John is recommended by the Aurora Twp Democratic Party.”
I interviewed with Paris Schutz yesterday while I was out knocking on doors. During his 2022 campaign, Schutz exposed a long list of pay-to-play schemes in which Irvin campaign donors received millions of taxpayer dollars to subsidize lucrative development deals.
www.fox32chicago.com/video/1614973
www.fox32chicago.com/video/1614973
Democratic push to unseat Aurora Mayor Irvin grows amid development and debt concerns
The Illinois Democratic Party has poured significant funds into the Aurora mayoral race, aiming to unseat Republican Mayor Richard Irvin.
www.fox32chicago.com
March 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
I interviewed with Paris Schutz yesterday while I was out knocking on doors. During his 2022 campaign, Schutz exposed a long list of pay-to-play schemes in which Irvin campaign donors received millions of taxpayer dollars to subsidize lucrative development deals.
www.fox32chicago.com/video/1614973
www.fox32chicago.com/video/1614973
Please also vote for Keith Larson on or before April 1st.
Vote for Keith Larson for Alderman-at-Large on or before April 1st! Unlike my opponent, whose family's businesses have received over $20 million from the taxpayers, I have no conflicts of interest.
Learn more at keithforaurora.com
Music: Clowning Around by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com
Learn more at keithforaurora.com
Music: Clowning Around by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com
March 25, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Please also vote for Keith Larson on or before April 1st.
I want to thank State Senator, Karina Villa for coming out this past weekend to knock doors and shoot a short endorsement video. She has been working hard in Springfield to represent working families. Please make sure to exercise your right to vote on or before April 1st.
March 25, 2025 at 2:45 AM
I want to thank State Senator, Karina Villa for coming out this past weekend to knock doors and shoot a short endorsement video. She has been working hard in Springfield to represent working families. Please make sure to exercise your right to vote on or before April 1st.
Please join us this weekend to talk to voters at their doors – if we walk, we win! The office located at 456 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL 60506, will be open from 10 AM – 7:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday. Stop on by!
To RSVP please contact Charles at 708.567.9793 / charles.stelnicki@outlook.com
To RSVP please contact Charles at 708.567.9793 / charles.stelnicki@outlook.com
March 22, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Please join us this weekend to talk to voters at their doors – if we walk, we win! The office located at 456 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL 60506, will be open from 10 AM – 7:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday. Stop on by!
To RSVP please contact Charles at 708.567.9793 / charles.stelnicki@outlook.com
To RSVP please contact Charles at 708.567.9793 / charles.stelnicki@outlook.com
Students at Waubonsee Valley High School interviewed both candidates who are running for mayor of Aurora. I think they did a great job - check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOxA...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOxA...
Warrior Update, Episode 10; 3/14/2025
YouTube video by WVTV
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March 19, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Students at Waubonsee Valley High School interviewed both candidates who are running for mayor of Aurora. I think they did a great job - check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOxA...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOxA...
I want to congratulate Ken Schroth on his retirement. As the next Mayor of Aurora I will miss working with our City Engineer and Director of Public Works, Ken Schroth who has always maintained a high-level of professionalism and run an efficient department. He will be retiring to Florida.
March 16, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I want to congratulate Ken Schroth on his retirement. As the next Mayor of Aurora I will miss working with our City Engineer and Director of Public Works, Ken Schroth who has always maintained a high-level of professionalism and run an efficient department. He will be retiring to Florida.
We need your help! Please join us this weekend at our new office 456 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL to reach voters at their doors.
Saturday, MARCH 15TH
Shift 1: 10:00am
Shift 2: 1:00pm
Shift 3: 3:00 pm
Saturday, MARCH 16TH
Shift 3: 3:00 pm
Saturday, MARCH 15TH
Shift 1: 10:00am
Shift 2: 1:00pm
Shift 3: 3:00 pm
Saturday, MARCH 16TH
Shift 3: 3:00 pm
March 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
We need your help! Please join us this weekend at our new office 456 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL to reach voters at their doors.
Saturday, MARCH 15TH
Shift 1: 10:00am
Shift 2: 1:00pm
Shift 3: 3:00 pm
Saturday, MARCH 16TH
Shift 3: 3:00 pm
Saturday, MARCH 15TH
Shift 1: 10:00am
Shift 2: 1:00pm
Shift 3: 3:00 pm
Saturday, MARCH 16TH
Shift 3: 3:00 pm
"I am endorsing John Laesch for Mayor of Aurora because I trust him to do right by Aurora's working families. John is leading a people powered grassroots movement and standing up against entrenched and corrupt politicians and special interests. John is committed to making housing and (see comment)
March 12, 2025 at 8:56 PM
"I am endorsing John Laesch for Mayor of Aurora because I trust him to do right by Aurora's working families. John is leading a people powered grassroots movement and standing up against entrenched and corrupt politicians and special interests. John is committed to making housing and (see comment)
I want to thank Karina Garcia for endorsing our people-powered campaign for Mayor of Aurora, and demonstrating leadership in this race. Our campaigns focused on similar issues during the forums and I will work with her as our next mayor. #aurorastrongertogether
March 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
I want to thank Karina Garcia for endorsing our people-powered campaign for Mayor of Aurora, and demonstrating leadership in this race. Our campaigns focused on similar issues during the forums and I will work with her as our next mayor. #aurorastrongertogether
I want to thank my friend, Saul Olivas, for his endorsement.
“I'm honored to endorse John Laesch for Mayor of Aurora, a dedicated community leader I've had the privilege of knowing since 2003, and I firmly believe his unwavering honesty makes him the ideal candidate for Mayor of Aurora.”
“I'm honored to endorse John Laesch for Mayor of Aurora, a dedicated community leader I've had the privilege of knowing since 2003, and I firmly believe his unwavering honesty makes him the ideal candidate for Mayor of Aurora.”
March 9, 2025 at 7:36 AM
I want to thank my friend, Saul Olivas, for his endorsement.
“I'm honored to endorse John Laesch for Mayor of Aurora, a dedicated community leader I've had the privilege of knowing since 2003, and I firmly believe his unwavering honesty makes him the ideal candidate for Mayor of Aurora.”
“I'm honored to endorse John Laesch for Mayor of Aurora, a dedicated community leader I've had the privilege of knowing since 2003, and I firmly believe his unwavering honesty makes him the ideal candidate for Mayor of Aurora.”
Proud to sign the "No Fossil Fuel Money Pledge" as part of the Lead Locally endorsement process. #NoFossilFuelMoney
March 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Proud to sign the "No Fossil Fuel Money Pledge" as part of the Lead Locally endorsement process. #NoFossilFuelMoney
This is The League of Women Voters Aurora Area (LWVAA) mayoral candidate forum between John Laesch and Richard Irvin will be held on Monday, March 10th at 7:00 PM at the Santori library (101 S. River St., Aurora, IL). The event will be livestreamed and in-person. This graphic is LWVAA's.
March 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This is The League of Women Voters Aurora Area (LWVAA) mayoral candidate forum between John Laesch and Richard Irvin will be held on Monday, March 10th at 7:00 PM at the Santori library (101 S. River St., Aurora, IL). The event will be livestreamed and in-person. This graphic is LWVAA's.
It is an honor to earn Dawn DeSart's endorsement:
“John Laesch has been a leader in the United States Navy, in our community, and in public office. His experience on the East Aurora School Board and the Aurora City Council have prepared him to serve as our city’s mayor and keep us moving forward.”
“John Laesch has been a leader in the United States Navy, in our community, and in public office. His experience on the East Aurora School Board and the Aurora City Council have prepared him to serve as our city’s mayor and keep us moving forward.”
March 5, 2025 at 9:08 PM
It is an honor to earn Dawn DeSart's endorsement:
“John Laesch has been a leader in the United States Navy, in our community, and in public office. His experience on the East Aurora School Board and the Aurora City Council have prepared him to serve as our city’s mayor and keep us moving forward.”
“John Laesch has been a leader in the United States Navy, in our community, and in public office. His experience on the East Aurora School Board and the Aurora City Council have prepared him to serve as our city’s mayor and keep us moving forward.”
Come Walk with us this weekend at (456 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL). Please RSVP (johnforaurora@gmail.com / 708.567.9793) for canvassing shifts below:
SATURDAY, MAR 8th
Shift 1 – 10:00 AM
Shift 2 – 1:00 PM
Shift 3 – 3:00 PM
SUNDAY, MAR 9th
Shift 1 – 10:00 AM
Shift 2 – 1:00 PM
Shift 3 – 3:00 PM
SATURDAY, MAR 8th
Shift 1 – 10:00 AM
Shift 2 – 1:00 PM
Shift 3 – 3:00 PM
SUNDAY, MAR 9th
Shift 1 – 10:00 AM
Shift 2 – 1:00 PM
Shift 3 – 3:00 PM
March 5, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Come Walk with us this weekend at (456 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL). Please RSVP (johnforaurora@gmail.com / 708.567.9793) for canvassing shifts below:
SATURDAY, MAR 8th
Shift 1 – 10:00 AM
Shift 2 – 1:00 PM
Shift 3 – 3:00 PM
SUNDAY, MAR 9th
Shift 1 – 10:00 AM
Shift 2 – 1:00 PM
Shift 3 – 3:00 PM
SATURDAY, MAR 8th
Shift 1 – 10:00 AM
Shift 2 – 1:00 PM
Shift 3 – 3:00 PM
SUNDAY, MAR 9th
Shift 1 – 10:00 AM
Shift 2 – 1:00 PM
Shift 3 – 3:00 PM
I want to thank Working Families Will County for your endorsement! I will continue to be a strong voice for working people.
March 2, 2025 at 4:20 AM
I want to thank Working Families Will County for your endorsement! I will continue to be a strong voice for working people.
Ramadan Mubarak to all those who celebrate.
March 1, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Ramadan Mubarak to all those who celebrate.
We have 32 days! Our weekend walk schedule below.
Materials, food and any training you may need will be provided. RSVP - johnforaurora@gmail.com / 630.878.7454
Saturday, March 1st
Canvassing 10am
Canvassing 1pm
Canvassing 3pm
Sunday, March 2nd
Canvassing 10am
Canvassing 1pm
Canvassing 3pm
Materials, food and any training you may need will be provided. RSVP - johnforaurora@gmail.com / 630.878.7454
Saturday, March 1st
Canvassing 10am
Canvassing 1pm
Canvassing 3pm
Sunday, March 2nd
Canvassing 10am
Canvassing 1pm
Canvassing 3pm
February 28, 2025 at 10:51 PM
We have 32 days! Our weekend walk schedule below.
Materials, food and any training you may need will be provided. RSVP - johnforaurora@gmail.com / 630.878.7454
Saturday, March 1st
Canvassing 10am
Canvassing 1pm
Canvassing 3pm
Sunday, March 2nd
Canvassing 10am
Canvassing 1pm
Canvassing 3pm
Materials, food and any training you may need will be provided. RSVP - johnforaurora@gmail.com / 630.878.7454
Saturday, March 1st
Canvassing 10am
Canvassing 1pm
Canvassing 3pm
Sunday, March 2nd
Canvassing 10am
Canvassing 1pm
Canvassing 3pm