Brendon Gallagher

Education: B.A. from NIU, M.B.A. from Aurora University

Experience: Chairman of the Citizens Finance Advisory Committee for District 428, chairman of the Finance Committee of Christ the Teacher Parish, Newman Center, Ellwood House Association board member, president of the DeKalb Rotary Club, former president of the Huskies Athletic Association, worked with the Illinois Tollway Authority to get NIU signage on I-88 and I-90 replaced and updated, former Village of Shabbona Board Member (elected 1988) and implemented a recycling program for the village. Small business owner, my office is at 106 N. Third St. in downtown DeKalb.

What will you bring to the city if elected?: The 4th Ward has been a revolving door of elected officials for the last 12 years. One term and out. If elected, I would help us to build a foundation for the 4th Ward. I am invested in helping our downtown and working here in DeKalb.