Cheri Neal for Mayor of Zion
It’s Time, Zion... Cheri for Mayor.
For more than 25 years, I’ve had the privilege of serving the people of this community as Zion Township Supervisor.
Why I’m Running
That’s why I’m running for Mayor.
I’ve seen our challenges up close. But I’ve also seen, again and again, what can happen when people come together, believe something better is possible and decide to be part of creating it.
That’s why I’m running for Mayor.
I believe Zion’s next chapter will be created by all of us, working together, building on what we already have and continuing to ask:
What CAN we do?
Leading with LOVE. The HEART of Success.
Meet Cheri
You may know me as Zion Township Supervisor, but there’s a whole lot more to my story than the office I hold.
I’m the mom of two amazing humans, grandma of three and two grandpups, a community builder and a lifelong learner.
Life has brought its share of hard things, too: addiction and recovery, divorce, two cancer diagnoses, and plenty of moments when I wasn’t sure I could do what was in front of me.
Turns out, I can do hard things.
Legacy of Service
Some of What We’ve Created Together
First elected as Zion Township Supervisor in 2001, I’ve now dedicated nearly half my life to working alongside an incredible team, community partners and residents to make the community we love better and better every day.
2001
First elected Zion Township Supervisor
1,000+
young people gained work experience through the Summer Work Program
100+
emerging community leaders through the Leadership Academy
60+
volunteers supporting the Zinnia & Monarch Festival
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Youth & Leadership
Youth Leadership Team Zion Township Summer Work Program Zion-Benton Leadership Academy
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Seniors & Connection
Zion-Benton Senior Resource Expo Queen Bees of Zion Red Hat Society Latina/o Elders Group
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Community & Belonging
Zion’s Beyond Barriers Network BUZ: Building Up Zion Lake County Joy Summit
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Beauty & Community Pride
Beautification & Public Art Zinnia & Monarch Festival …and Bees Too! Esther’s Well
Vision for Zion
What Will You Do to Make Zion Better?
I absolutely LOVE our community!
Serving as Zion Township Supervisor for 25 years has proven that serving Zion isn’t simply what I do. It’s my life’s calling.
But I’ve also come to recognize that there is only so much I can do from the position I currently hold.
Serving as Mayor would give me the opportunity to bring what I’ve learned to a much broader part of our community, to work alongside City staff, residents, businesses, schools, organizations and other local governments to think bigger about what’s possible for Zion’s future.
And I am ready to see just how much more is possible!
Vision for Zion
Let’s Rediscover Zion
I believe it’s time to rediscover what we already have, take good care of it, build on it and imagine what else is possible.
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A City That Serves.
City government exists to serve the people who live, work and invest here.
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A Community That Works Together.
One of Zion’s greatest resources is its people.
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A Place We’re Proud to Call Home.
Pride isn’t created by a slogan.
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Why I’m Running
What if everything I’ve learned along the way has been preparing me for this?
Community Voices
Community Voices
Words from people across Zion. Each is shared with the speaker’s permission.
Community voices will be shared here as people give permission to publish them.
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Get Involved
Want to Help This Campaign Take Flight?
And if you’re ready to do a little more, I’d love to have you join us.
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Volunteer
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Meet Cheri, ask questions and connect with neighbors.
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Election Day
Tuesday, April 6, 2027
Tuesday, April 6, 2027
The Question We’ll Keep Asking
What CAN we do?
Let’s rediscover it, build on it and create even better, together.
It’s Time, Zion... Cheri for Mayor.