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Political party
Republican
Age
52
Town of residence
Elmhurst
Current occupation and employer
President/CEO DiCianni Graphics Inc. founded in 1984
Education
Elmhurst College Center for Business & EconomicsBS Business Management '88
University of Illinois School of LeadershipGraduate, Leadership in County Government 2013
Lifelong resident of DuPage County, Graduate of York High School, Elmhurst
Immediate family
Married 24 years to Rose DiCianni, a registered nurse, Loyola University Medical Center
3 Children, Natalie-22, Petey 20, Brianna 15, all have attended or attend Elmhurst Public Schools and Community Colleges
Website
Civic involvement and volunteer work
Economic Development Vice Chairman 2012-present
Environmental Chairman 2012-2014
Illinois Autism Task Force (Appointed by Gov. Quinn & re-appointed by Gov. Rauner) 2012-presentChairman, 2013-present
Co-Chair of Insurance & Medicaid Sub-Committee charged with passing Federal Insurance and Medicaid Parity to give all children with ASD access to diagnosis, treatment and therapy
Advisory group to Secretary of Health, Governor's Office and the Illinois Legislator
Member of the Elgin-O'Hare Western Access Advisory Council ($3.4 Billion Transportation Project, will create 60k jobs)
Ray Graham People for DisabilitiesWalk Co-Chairperson to raise money for people with developmental disabilities (2009-present)
DuPage Senior Citizen Council-Supporter/Volunteer "Meals on Wheels” (2009-present)
Elmhurst Children’s Assistance Foundation, President/Director 1996-2006
Awarded "Friend of the Children Award" 2007
Metropolitan Family Services of DuPage, Director 2006-present
The Center for Speech & Language Disorders (CSLD), Director 2006-present Raised over $250,000 with Talkie Trot (former Brianna Walk to Talk) 2007-present Awarded "You Make A Difference Award” 2006
Previous elected offices held
Member of DuPage County Board of Commissioners 2nd District 2012-present
Mayor, City of Elmhurst, Illinois 2009-2012
Why are you the best candidate for this office?
I’m the only candidate with proven Bipartisan Leadership, the only candidate to author and pass 6 state laws enhancing healthcare access and public safety to enhance the quality of life for our residents, the only candidate with executive experience both serving as a Mayor of a major City and CEO & Founder of a thriving DuPage County Company. I’m also the only candidate to provide Bipartisan leadership of 2 FEMA events (2010 & 2013) bring home hundreds of millions of Federal, State & County dollars to the region to help our residents and businesses rebuild. 1 billion in economic development as Mayor of Elmhurst including the rebuilding of Elmhurst/Edwards Hospital employing over 4 thousand people. My opponents talk about what they are going to do and I’m the only candidate with a record of actually making things happen.
What issues specific to your district would you like to see addressed by the DuPage County Board?
Protect the Quality of Life for Residents of the 2nd District
Keep DuPage County residents Safe by providing well-staffed and highy-trained first responders
Continue fighting the War on Heroin and Opioids that is killing our children
Be an advocate for Safe and Quality Schools
Care for our Senior Citizens and most Vulnerable People
Lower Taxes, Economic Development, & Investment in our Future
Lessen the Tax Burden on our residents by Stimulating Sales Tax-Producing Businesses
Recruit businesses that will be a good fit for our communities
Create Quality and reliable Jobs for our residents
Invest in Vital infrastructure enhancing Stormwater Management, Roads, and Bridges
Where do you stand on consolidation efforts in DuPage County? What additional steps – if any – should be taken?
I think intergovernmental corporation, including shared services is essential to illuminate duplication and waste. When deemed a Win/Win and not a political power grab, consolidation is something I have supported especially dated and unneeded levels of government including lighting districts, paper fire districts, and others looked at on a case by case basis.