FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 24, 2025
Contact: Donny Schmit
Phone: (847) 875-5136
Email: popeye-don@sbcglobal.net
Mayor Donny Schmit Receives Widespread Endorsements from Leaders Across the Region Who Know What It Takes To Effectively Govern
Fox Lake, IL – Mayor Donny Schmit is proud to announce an overwhelming wave of endorsements from esteemed local, state, and regional leaders ahead of the April 2025 election. These endorsements are a testament to Mayor Schmit’s strong leadership, dedication to the community, and proven track record of delivering results for Fox Lake.
The list of endorsements includes prominent public officials and community leaders from all levels of government, highlighting the bipartisan respect and trust Mayor Schmit has earned throughout his tenure. Among the endorsers are:
Congressional Leaders:
- Congressman Brad Schneider
- Retired Congressman Bob Dold
State Officials:
- State Representative Tom Weber
Lake County Leadership:
- Lake County Board Chair Sandy Hart
- Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim
- Lake County Board Representatives Kevin Hunter and Linda Peterson
- Retired Lake County Representative Ed Fojtik
Local Township Officials:
- Grant Township Supervisor Kaye Starostovic
- Lake Villa Township Supervisor Dan Venturi
- Antioch Township Supervisor Tom Shaughnessy
- Wauconda Township Supervisor Lincoln Knight
Regional Mayors:
- Mettawa Mayor Casey Urlacher
- Island Lake Mayor Dick McGlaughlin
- Lake Villa Mayor Jim McDonald
- Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering
- Spring Grove Mayor Mark Eisenberg
- Lindenhurst Mayor Dominic Marturano
- Killdeer Mayor Nandia Black
- Round Lake Mayor Russ Kraly
- Antioch Mayor Scott Gardner
- Round Lake Beach Mayor Scott Nickels
- Volo Mayor Steve Henley
- Lake Zurich Mayor Tom Poynton
- Wauconda Mayor Jeff Sode
- North Chicago Mayor Leon Rockingham
- Zion Mayor Billy McKinney
Retired Leaders and Community Members:
- Retired Antioch Mayor Taso Maravelas
- Retired Fox Lake Fire Chief Ron Hoehne
- Retired Stanton School Principal Bill Lomas
- Retired Grant Community High School Board Chairman Steve Hill
Mayor Schmit expressed his gratitude for the broad support, saying, “I am deeply honored to have the trust and confidence of so many distinguished leaders who share my vision for Fox Lake. Together, we have worked hard to make our community a better place, and these endorsements reaffirm that we are moving in the right direction.”
During his time as Mayor, Donny Schmit has focused on critical infrastructure improvements, the expansion and enhancement of public parks, fostering economic growth, and maintaining transparency in government. His leadership has positioned Fox Lake as a thriving community ready for continued growth and success.
As the April 2025 election approaches, Mayor Schmit remains committed to building on the progress made during his tenure and ensuring that Fox Lake continues to prosper.
