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Krystle Able

for NORMAL TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR

Krystle Able is a local mother of three Unit 5 students with deep roots in Normal, and an elected member of the McLean County Board representing District 4 since 2022.

Able spends the majority of her time fighting for security and dignity in retirement for all Illinoisans as the Executive Director for the Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans — a statewide labor and community-based non-profit organization.

Able's commitment to her community is evident through her volunteer work including currently serving on the Citizens Advisory Council for Unit 5; as well as the steering committee for the Central Illinois ACLU.

Able also recently served as the President of the West Bloomington Revitalization Project, was a founding member of the Bloomington Normal Community Land Trust, Past President of the Young Democrats of McLean County, and is currently a Democratic precinct committeeperson known for her advocacy work as a community organizer and activist in McLean County.

Dayna Schickedanz

for NORMAL TOWNSHIP CLERK

Incumbent Normal Township Clerk Dayna Schickedanz is an ISU graduate who learned the importance of township government at an early age while growing up in rural southern Illinois. She regularly attended the local township-funded senior center along with her grandparents.

She is committed to helping Normal residents, and she leverages her two decades in retail management to help the township board develop policies that are fair and equitable. Dayna has also previously served as Township Trustee.

Nayoka Griffis

for  NORMAL TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE

Normal Township Trustee candidate Nayoka Griffis is a powerhouse of positivity determined to live a life of peace, purpose and passion. An entrepreneur for over 20 years, Griffis currently works as Associate Director of the Workforce Equity Initiative at Heartland Community College.

A 2019 Multicultural Leadership Program graduate and class speaker, Griffis returned to the program from 2020-22 to serve as class facilitator. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the program. In 2023 she received the MCLP Servant Leadership Award. In March 2024 Griffis won the NAACP WIN Award and most recently was honored as one of the 20 Stars for Life by the Great Plains Life Foundation Stay 4 Project.

Griffis serves on the Board of Directors for the YWCA and is a member of the Bloomington-Normal NAACP, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Soroptimist Incorporated, and Women United. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Communication from Illinois State University.

As a servant leader, she remains committed to supporting transformative leadership, serving the community, and advancing equity. As a Normal Township Trustee, she will ensure that the Township remains a vital part of the community by collaborating with other partners in providing necessary services to all residents.

Dylan Hile-Broad

for NORMAL TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE

Dylan moved to Normal with his family in 1994, and has spent the last 30 years as a resident of this community. A graduate of several local schools (Unit 5, Heartland, and ISU), he currently spends the lion's share of his professional time working at Normandy Village as part of the property management team.

Dylan is a member of the Normal Public Library board, and has held that position for the last two years. During that time, he has deepened his knowledge of and appreciation for public service, and been lucky enough to work with fantastic staff board colleagues.

As a Township Trustee, he looks forward to continuing the excellent work of his predecessors. He will ensure that vital functions of the Township are maintained, while bringing forward new ideas about how to improve and expand existing services.

Tanner Starr

for NORMAL TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE

Tanner has lived in McLean County his whole life, and spent most of those years living in or going to school in Normal. He has watched Normal blossom over the years into becoming one of the best towns in the state, and wants to continue supporting that improvement. Today, he lives with his wife in their home in West Normal, where they plan on starting a family in the next few years. Tanner's grandfather is a member at ARC, and he wants to see this wonderful facility continue to provide its services to our community.

Tanner is a proud union member and steward of BCTGM Local 342 at Ferrero.

As a renter for many years and recent home owner, Tanner understands the difficulties many people face in the housing market today. That's why he is a founding member of Bloomington-Normal Community Land Trust (BNCLT) whose goal is to provide affordable housing options locally, as well as minor home improvement services for elderly and disabled members of our community.

Tanner has supported campaigns for county board and school board behind the scenes over the past few years. He is ready to take on the challenge of running for office himself alongside a slate of wonderful, qualified candidates!

Natasha Syed

for NORMAL TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE

Natasha Syed spent most of her childhood in Lincoln, IL. Natasha has a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from University of Illinois at Springfield and a Masters of Social Work from Aurora University. Natasha lives in Normal, IL as a single mother with her three children. She is a proud mother of a 15 year old, 12 year old and a 6 year old, all students of Unit 5.

Natasha has a background in serving others. Growing up, she lived in a strong union home. Her father served as president of a local AFSCME chapter. At a very young age, Natasha's father instilled in her the importance of always standing for others in need and the importance of community. In order to build strength in your community, you must help those in need and not leave others behind. Natasha has lived according to those principles throughout her life.

Natasha served for almost a decade on her child's PTO board, three of those years as president. She also served as a member of the Unit 5 Citizens Advisory Council. In her career, she has focused on serving within the education system — previously serving as a Family Coordinator with Unit 5 for two years advocating for families, school staff, and school administrators in nine elementary schools, and currently serving as a School Social Worker through Tri County Special Education Association advocating for the education needs of students and families. She is a proud union member of the Illinois Education Association/National Education Association.