On March 3, 2025, the Crete Area Chamber of Commerce and Betsy Janicki hosted the Crete Candidate Forum at the Crete Public Library, moderated by Karen Tellef.
The event provided voters a chance to hear directly from candidates running for local offices ahead of the April 1, 2025 Consolidated Election.
Candidates running for office:
🏛️ Crete Township:
Michael Liccar, Frank Elton, Laurie Penman-Schaefer, Cheryl Albrecht, Fay Kiaurakis, Laura Hawkins, and Tifanni Sterdivant.
🏛️ Village of Crete:
Mark Wiater, Jamie Healy, Stephen Johnson, Keith Miller, and one candidate not present.
🌳 Crete Park District:
June Shy and Kelly Humbert-Hallin.
📚 Crete Library:
Heather Van Zyl, Suzanne Oliver, Leslee Williams, and Phyllis Monks.
Candidates discussed their backgrounds, reasons for running, and their priorities for Crete’s future. At the event, Karen Tellef also took a moment to recognize Michael Einhorn, who is retiring after 40 years of service as Crete Village President.
✅ Register to vote here: https://www.willcountyclerk.gov/elections/voter-services/
