MWRD Commissioners
The water reclamation board: sewage and flood control. You vote for three of the six-year seats.
On the Chicago ballot November 3, 2026.
You vote for up to three of these six candidates for the three 6-year seats.
On the ballot
- Beth McElroy Kirkwood (Democratic, Incumbent): Emphasizes safeguarding Lake Michigan and area waterways as climate change increases flooding risk and strains aging infrastructure. She is seeking a full 6-year term after being appointed to a vacant seat.
- Eira Corral Sepulveda (Democratic, Incumbent): Describes the MWRD as sitting at the intersection of fighting climate change, infrastructure investment, workforce development, and equity, and is seeking a second 6-year term.
- Precious Brady-Davis (Democratic, Incumbent): Says she focuses on clean water, flood prevention, climate resilience, and strong public oversight, describing her approach as asking hard questions and studying the facts so decisions protect current and future…
- Jill Shestokas (Republican): Campaigns on public transparency about the MWRD's operations and funding, noting that most residents engage with the district only when heavy rains threaten their homes. She draws on her past work inside the district in…
- Michelle Pennington (Republican): Says the MWRD must balance environmental protection with fiscal responsibility, stating that the district must ensure that not a penny of taxpayer money is wasted.
- Timothy Rueckert (Republican): Campaigns on flood mitigation and intergovernmental coordination, saying he would work with local, state, and federal governments to protect residents and water quality. He points to flood-control work during his time as…