Yolanda Crochrell, candidate for Ward 2 alderman in Edwardsville, IL
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Name:
Yolanda Crochrell
Political party (if applicable):
Non-partisan
Age as of April 6, 2021:
54
Campaign website or social media page:
YolandaCrochrellforAlderman
Office seeking:
Edwardsville City Council, Ward 2 alderman
Are you an incumbent?
No
Previous offices sought:
Precinct committee person
Occupation:
Executive director of Quad City Community Development Center in Madison
Education:
Associate of Science in Business Management
Please list highlights of your civic involvement:
Volunteer for Madison County Health Department, Madison County Housing Authority, Leadership Council of Madison County, Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church and a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for seniors 65 and up in Madison. Coordinator for U.S. Census, food drive (PPE), Healing Illinois racial healing circle, Joe Biden inauguration website and Quad City coat, hat, socks and gloves drive.
Why are you running?
I’m running because we need a biking/walking trail in Ward 2 so residents don’t have to run on the shoulder; diversity and equality in our leadership; affordable housing; street repairs in Ward 2; and preservation of green space.
What is the top issue in your race, and how would you address it?
My top issue is connecting Ward 2 to the biking/walking trail system, and I would work with Madison County Transit to see what’s needed to get it done. I will also look for grants to help with the cost. My other priorities are safety, jobs and affordable housing.
Why should people vote for you?
I am all about helping my community, and this is how we do it: We LISTEN to each other, COLLABORATE with each other and FIND SOLUTIONS together.
This story was originally published March 1, 2021 at 11:47 AM.