Arlington Heights, IL – Local attorney, author, and entrepreneur Michele Hunter is running for Village Trustee, emphasizing transparency, integrity, and trust in local leadership. Since announcing her candidacy, Hunter has highlighted three main priorities: community safety, economic development, and financial responsibility. While she has outlined broad goals, details on her specific policy plans remain limited on her campaign website and social media. Multiple requests for further clarification have not received a response.
Hunter’s platform is built around three key areas:
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Community Safety: In response to public safety concerns, Hunter has expressed support for strengthening local ordinances and addressing police staffing shortages by promoting apprenticeships for aspiring officers. She also advocates for adding a fifth ambulance to the Arlington Heights Fire Department to help meet the growing demand for emergency medical services, which currently responds to approximately 11,000 calls annually.
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Economic Development and Infrastructure: Hunter has stated her commitment to maintaining Arlington Heights’ infrastructure, including a long-term plan to sustain the village’s 260 miles of underground water mains by replacing them at a rate of 1% per year. She also supports economic initiatives aimed at benefiting both residents and businesses.
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Financial Responsibility: Hunter has pledged to ensure the village’s financial stability, emphasizing the importance of maximizing revenue from the Internet Sales Tax and Arlington Heights’ 12% share of local property tax revenue.
Regarding the potential relocation of the Chicago Bears to Arlington Heights, Hunter has taken a measured approach, stating that she would support the move only if it aligns with the best interests of residents. However, she has not yet provided specific criteria for evaluating the project’s impact on the village.
Hunter brings extensive legal and community experience to her campaign. A graduate of the University of Iowa with degrees in political science and French, she went on to earn her law degree from the University of Iowa College of Law, where she graduated near the top of her class. She spent more than a decade as a law clerk for the Illinois Second District Appellate Court, developing a strong background in legal analysis. Since 2016, she has worked as a property liability and insurance attorney. Additionally, Hunter is a published author, with a children’s book available at major retailers and a second book set for release.
Beyond her professional work, Hunter is actively involved in the Arlington Heights community. She is a member of the Rotary Club of Arlington Heights, volunteers with Frontier Days and the American Legion, and serves as a licensed foster caregiver and adoptive parent. She is also an advocate for animal rescue, volunteering with Bombshell Bullies and caring for a rescue dog.
Despite her strong credentials and deep ties to the community, Hunter’s campaign has yet to provide any details on either her Facebook campaign page or her website. While she has prioritized financial responsibility, specifics on budget allocation and long-term fiscal strategies remain unclear. Similarly, her stance on the potential Bears relocation lacks defined benchmarks for what she considers to be in the best interest of residents.
For more information on Michele Hunter’s campaign, visit her website or follow her on Facebook.
This article was compiled using publicly available information, including social media and campaign websites.
