Mount Prospect trustee race is all but official

Unofficial write-in totals in the recent race for three Mount Prospect village board seats show incumbents John Matuszak and Terri Gens will retain their seats, with newcomer Beth DiPrima joining them on the dais.

The last day the Cook County clerk’s office verified and processed mail ballots was Tuesday. Official results will be posted by 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 22.

In the April 1 election, Matuszak won the most votes with 4,808, Gens finishing in second place with 4,743 and DiPrima in the third spot with 4,574, unofficial totals show.

The two write-in candidates, Jeannie Lee-Macatangay and Jack Brogan, received 1,044 and 982, respectively, according to the clerk’s office.

Lee-Macatangay was originally on the ballot, but lost her spot as a result of a challenge to her petitions.

The election also saw Mayor Paul Hoefert retain his seat, defeating Trisha Chokshi 4,724 to 2,464 in unofficial results.

Matuszak said his priorities in the upcoming term are topped by street lighting within the village.

“About 73% of the residents in the last community survey said they'd like to see improvements in that area,” he said.

The village’s economic growth will also be a focus.

DiPrima indicated she is hitting the ground running.

“I'm trying to build some relationships among myself and the village staff and the other trustees,” DiPrima said. “Hopefully I can have a good, quick start and get some positive stuff done.”

Brogan said he remains committed to seeing the village grow and thrive.

“I will continue to call for transparency and accountability, just like I did during the campaign,” he said.