Tinley Park Mayor Jacob C. Vandenberg: ‘I will not seek re-election’
Pictured is Tinley Park Mayor Jacob C. Vandenberg during a Memorial Day event in 2017. Vandenberg, who was elected in 2017, announced Oct. 21 that he would not seek a second term as mayor. JON DEPAOLIS/RICHARD FREE PRESS
By Jon DePaolis
TINLEY PARK, Ill. — Tinley Park Mayor Jacob C. Vandenberg will not seek a second term this April.
Vandenberg — who was elected in 2017 and served two years as a Village trustee prior to running for mayor — made the announcement Wednesday, Oct. 21, during the Village of Tinley Park’s annual Business Breakfast, which was held virtually this year. His comments came at the end of his State of the Village address and were later posted on his Facebook page.
“It has been the honor of a lifetime to represent my fellow Tinley Park neighbors and businesses,” Vandenberg said. “Recently, a local reporter asked whether or not I was seeking re-election. My primary responsibility in life is to dedicate 100% of my time, energy, focus and love on being the husband, father and small business owner that is expected of me. The saying of ‘not having enough time in the day’ applies to me daily. The decision was easy: My family is first, no matter the scenario.
“Therefore, I will not seek re-election for mayor of Tinley Park.
“Friends, Tinley Park is worth fighting for; it is worthy of nothing but the absolute best effort from its leaders. I feel I provided that during my administration. I fought for the future of Tinley Park and will continue to do so as a citizen. After all, that is our responsibility as citizens of this great country.
“Thank you for placing your trust in me to lead our village. I will be forever grateful.”
Vandenberg’s State of the Village address can be found on his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TPmayorjake/.