Seventh Ward DeKalb Council member John Walker announced Wednesday evening his candidacy for the office of the Mayor of the City of DeKalb, Illinois.
Mr. Walker has been living in DeKalb for close to 30 years, and according to Walker, his work ethic has instilled a lot of solid character traits. Traits that he wouldn’t have learned back in his original hometown of Indianapolis.
According to a press release, Walker moved to DeKalb when he was a 19-year-old young man. With a lot of OJT (on-the-job training) and career experiences, his work ethic has helped him grow into a 48-year-old man who has matured with the times. His growth has instilled a litany of values, which is that family values come first, community matters, and that being involved and engaged is an important human trait.
His new mantra has become, “Do it or get off the pot!!” Walker’s career with UPS has helped him grow and expand. The relationships and friendships he has made both at work and within this town have been a huge blessing in both life lessons and life experiences.
Walker takes extreme pride in being a good husband, father, citizen, church-going Christian, mentor, and patron of the arts.
After consulting with his wonderful wife (a local teacher), his children, and his friends, he realized the next step in his life’s journey would be to serve others and strive to make the community better.
His resume includes being involved in the community in a variety of areas:
- 7th Ward Alderman
- Human Relations Commission
- Juvenile Justice Council
- Police Chief Search Committee
- Youth Pride Foundation President
- Citizen Review Board
- Tenant and Landlord advocate
- Swift, Certain & Fair Committee
Walker feels strongly that change is needed. “This is not a ‘political race’ or one issue or topic situation race … It is about serving the people of DeKalb and addressing the current pressing problems,’ said Walker. “I am not a YES person … nor am I a ‘go along, get along’ kind of guy. I will take the high road making truth and transparency the hallmark of my commitment.”
John Walker, Candidate for the Office of the Mayor of DeKalb, Illinois
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