THE GREATER HOMEWOOD PARTY
A proven record of SUCCESS
THE GREATER HOMEWOOD PARTY
A proven record of SUCCESS
RE-ELECT STRONG, PROGRESSIVE VILLAGE TRUSTEES APRIL 4th
Trustee CECE BELUE 4-year term
Trustee, JAY HEIFERMAN 4-year term
Trustee, JAY HEIFERMAN 4-year term
Chenise “Cece” Belue has been a resident of Homewood for nearly 12 years. During that time she has served our community in several capacities. Among other roles, she has been a member of the Homewood Public Library Board of Trustees, Foundation 153 Board of Directors and the Beautification Committee. She has also served on the executiv
Chenise “Cece” Belue has been a resident of Homewood for nearly 12 years. During that time she has served our community in several capacities. Among other roles, she has been a member of the Homewood Public Library Board of Trustees, Foundation 153 Board of Directors and the Beautification Committee. She has also served on the executive board for Homewood 153 PTA. She is part of Homewood 153 and Homewood-Flossmoor 233's Strategic Planning Committees. She has volunteered for positions within Homewood Baseball and Softball League and H-F Soccer Club. She is currently a team parent for H-F's Fencing Team and is an active member of Living Springs Community Church.
Her role as Village of Homewood Trustee highlights her philosophy of balanced representation being an integral part of communities that work well to support an eclectic range of businesses, residents, interests and values.
For the past 16 years, Cece has been an educator with a wide range of positions including assistant principal, classroom teacher, IEP facilitator and data coordinator. She has earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Roosevelt University, a Master’s Degree in Education from National Louis University and a Master’s in Educational Administration from Governors State University. She has a heart for advocating for students with special needs and those within underserved populations.
Her work as an educator and her role on the executive board of Foundation 153 support her beliefs about school being adequately and equitably funded and the need to ensure that resources and materials for schools are readily available in a sustainable manner.
Cece is the mother of 4 wonderful boys and enjoys spending quality time with them.
Trustee, JAY HEIFERMAN 4-year term
Trustee, JAY HEIFERMAN 4-year term
Trustee, JAY HEIFERMAN 4-year term
Jay joined the Village Board in 2006, following decades of local community involvement including serving on the Village Appearance Commission and as Chair of the Economic Development Committee.
Representing the Village in the formation of the Homewood Science Center is a highlight of his public service. He currently serves as an active me
Jay joined the Village Board in 2006, following decades of local community involvement including serving on the Village Appearance Commission and as Chair of the Economic Development Committee.
Representing the Village in the formation of the Homewood Science Center is a highlight of his public service. He currently serves as an active member of its Board of Directors. Most recently, he participated in the 18-month writing of a comprehensive 2023 amendment to the Homewood Zoning Ordinance.
Jay’s family moved to Homewood in 1968 and he's proud to have attended Churchill School, James Hart Jr. High and Homewood-Flossmoor High School. He earned a degree in Finance and Risk Management from The University of Iowa in 1982.
Professionally, he operated AAA Rental System, a regional event equipment rental company (founded in 1927) until its 2017 acquisition by Marquee Event Group. He then joined Marquee as National Vice President of Operations. Today, Jay is with the Entertainment Division of Hard Rock Live.
Jay is a lifelong creative and enjoys producing detailed and engaging visual art. (Ask him!)
He his wife BJ are long time supporters of and participants in animal rescue endeavors, as well as HF/Chicago area cultural and educational programs. They can often be seen proudly parading their dogs through the downtown Homewood neighborhood where they reside.
“I’m happy to chat about all things ‘Homewood’. Please reach out, anytime“
Trustee JULIE WILLIS 4-year term
Trustee, JAY HEIFERMAN 4-year term
Trustee JULIE WILLIS 4-year term
I am your neighbor, Julie Willis, and as a candidate for Village of Homewood Trustee, I would like to take a moment to introduce myself to all of you and explain why I hope to continue serving you as Village Trustee
I have lived in Homewood with my husband and 3 children for 14 years. It is my home and I love it. It is a wonderful place to
I am your neighbor, Julie Willis, and as a candidate for Village of Homewood Trustee, I would like to take a moment to introduce myself to all of you and explain why I hope to continue serving you as Village Trustee
I have lived in Homewood with my husband and 3 children for 14 years. It is my home and I love it. It is a wonderful place to raise a family and I am so happy that my children have had the opportunity to grow up here.
All three of them have attended Homewood-Flossmoor High School. My youngest son is a current sophomore. My older daughter and son graduated from HF and went on to earn college degrees; my daughter, a Studio Art degree from Trinity Christian College, and my son, a degree in Civil Engineering from UW- Madison. I was initially drawn to Homewood by what their schools could offer a special needs child. I am so grateful that the schools and the community at large have served my family well.
I grew up on the south side of Chicago in the Morgan Park and West Pullman neighborhoods. I attended Kenwood Academy High School and earned my Bachelor’s, Master’s and Law degrees from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. It was at U of I that I met my husband, Arthur. We will celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary in June.
I have dedicated over 27 years to defending the rights of the indigent through my career as an attorney with the Cook County Public Defender’s Office. I am currently an Attorney Supervisor with that office. It has been a challenging profession- one that I am passionate about, and one that often puts my faith to the test.
I am a person of faith. I am a member and current Congregation President at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Country Club Hills. Prior to my election as President, I served as Congregation Secretary, and as President and Treasurer of the school’s Parent-Teacher League.
My faith has shaped my values and attitude. The Golden Rule is my guiding principle. It drives my behavior more than anything else. My chosen profession can make putting that creed into practice a challenge - I am often dealing with people at their worst, people who think and behave very differently from me, and those who oppose me at every turn. But adhering to the Golden Rule in the face of those obstacles is what makes it meaningful.
My entire adulthood has been dedicated to serving my neighbors and protecting the rights of individuals. I’ve served my neighbors through my work with the Public Defender’s Office. I’ve served my neighbors through my various roles in the church. And now, I am privileged to serve as a Trustee for the Village of Homewood. I believe my career and service history has helped me develop the qualities needed to be the Trustee you deserve - one who will protect your rights and interests. I am thoughtful and reflective; fair-minded, reasonable and smart. I will do everything I can to serve this community well. It has been a wonderful place for my children. I want it to be a wonderful place for their children as well.
It would be an honor to continue serving you as a Village Trustee. I hope you will continue to have me, and I ask for your support.
Trustee LISA PURCELL 2-year term
Trustee, JAY HEIFERMAN 4-year term
Trustee JULIE WILLIS 4-year term
Lisa moved to Homewood in 2003 and was elected to the board in 2011. She has been a member of the Senior Advisory Committee since 2007.
Lisa and her husband Emmett owned and operated Independent Days Adult Care Center in Downtown Homewood from 2007 until it's closing in 2016. Lisa was involved with Homewood Baseball for 12 years and has be
Lisa moved to Homewood in 2003 and was elected to the board in 2011. She has been a member of the Senior Advisory Committee since 2007.
Lisa and her husband Emmett owned and operated Independent Days Adult Care Center in Downtown Homewood from 2007 until it's closing in 2016. Lisa was involved with Homewood Baseball for 12 years and has been on the St. Joe’s Church Athletic Board as Treasurer and fish fry coordinator since 2015.
Lisa currently works as Member Care Supervisor for NBC Sports Next. She and Emmett have one son, Tyler.
"These are the right leaders for continued progress in Homewood. I encourage you to support them, as I will."
Rich Hofeld, Mayor
THE GREATER HOMEWOOD PARTY BRINGS YOU:
Responsible Village Leadership That Works With you and Works For You.
The mission of the Greater Homewood Party has always been to foster leadership that supports quality Village services in a fiscally responsible manner while planning for future needs.
Superior Public Services Every Day.
Public Works, Police, Fire… All of our first responders are among the best in the region.
Unforgettable Events and Positive Opportunities to Connect With Your Community.
Focused Business and Community Development -
Homewood welcomes and very actively seeks opportunities to bring you restaurants, retail opportunities, and services that enrich our lives and benefit our community
RECENT ADDITIONS (and coming soon) TO HOMEWOOD'S ROBUST BUSINESS COMMUNITY
