On
Monday September 15, Will County Board Speaker Mimi Cowan announced that Nick
Palmer, who has worked as the chief of staff to the Will County executive for sixteen
years, will be promoted up to be the chief of staff to the Will County Board.
“We could not have found a better, more experienced
individual than Nick Palmer to oversee county board matters and legislative issues,”
Cowan praised Palmer for his many years of county government experience. “Nick
has worked closely with the Will County Board for sixteen years and he will hit
the ground running on day one when he assumes this post.”
Palmer
is best known in the area for working under Larry Walsh Sr, the county’s
longtime executive who passed away earlier this year. Palmer ran for the
Democratic nomination to be the next Will County executive but was beaten in
the primary by State Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant. After that loss, he faced
the prospect of having to find a new job, but it turns out he will remain a
government employee after all.
Palmer
will replace local attorney Moira Dunn, who resigned from the position over the
summer. Along with managing the operations of the board, Palmer said he will
prioritize working on areas like transportation, fiscal responsibility, and
maintaining the quality of life for residents. In a news release, Palmer stated,
“I intend to bring the historical knowledge and years of experience that I’ve
gained in the executive’s office and use it to build upon the county board’s
achievements. We have had great success over the years working together [and]… there
is more work to be done in Will County.”
Palmer will assume the new position on November 2.
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