Community Voices

Testimonials

“Annette is a true champion for small businesses in Highland Park. She listens to business owners, understands the challenges we face, and has the determination to turn ideas into action instead of just making promises. Highland Park needs new leadership, and I believe Annette is the person who can bring the positive change our community deserves.”

Jeff Hoobler

Former Councilmember and Local Business Owner

“Annette would make an outstanding mayor of Highland Park! She is deeply committed to HP and to doing what's right. She brings integrity, poise, warmth and a proven track record of recruiting fresh, independent, thoughtful and hardworking voices into city government. She works constructively with anyone and doesn't hold grudges -- or put personal ambition above respect for the public! We wholly and unequivocally support her for mayor.”

Linda Feinstein

Attorney/Community Activist

“I’ve learned so much and have great respect for Annette. She listens carefully, asks difficult questions, and brings together residents, business owners, educators, and public officials to find practical solutions. She believes good government is transparent, collaborative, and is willing to challenge the status quo when better ideas emerge. She is a great choice to help drive Highland Park forward.”

Jon Center

Highland Park City Councilmember

“Annette’s consistent focus is on creating a vibrant, walkable downtown with an intentional mix of housing, restaurants, retail, cultural amenities, and public spaces that serve residents while attracting visitors and investment. We've worked hard to make economic development a city priority during our tenure. ”

Andres Tapia

Highland Park City Councilmember

“There are people who care about being seen doing the right thing, and then there are people who do the right thing. Annette Lidawer has always been the latter. That is one of the things I have always admired most about Annette. Annette genuinely cares about this city and the people who call it home. She shows up. She speaks her mind even when it might not be what someone wants to hear. And she does what she believes is right because that is simply who she is. Doing the right thing and doing the popular thing are too often confused, Annette understands the difference. Her commitment to Highland Park is demonstrated consistently through her actions. I am proud to call Annette my friend, and even prouder to endorse her for Mayor of Highland Park. ”

Chris Falcon

Chairman Business Economic Development

“Annette is a true champion for small businesses in Highland Park. She listens to business owners, understands the challenges we face, and has the determination to turn ideas into action instead of just making promises. Highland Park needs new leadership, and I believe Annette is the person who can bring the positive change our community deserves.”

Jeff Hoobler

Former Councilmember and Local Business Owner

“Annette would make an outstanding mayor of Highland Park! She is deeply committed to HP and to doing what's right. She brings integrity, poise, warmth and a proven track record of recruiting fresh, independent, thoughtful and hardworking voices into city government. She works constructively with anyone and doesn't hold grudges -- or put personal ambition above respect for the public! We wholly and unequivocally support her for mayor.”

Linda Feinstein

Attorney/Community Activist

“I’ve learned so much and have great respect for Annette. She listens carefully, asks difficult questions, and brings together residents, business owners, educators, and public officials to find practical solutions. She believes good government is transparent, collaborative, and is willing to challenge the status quo when better ideas emerge. She is a great choice to help drive Highland Park forward.”

Jon Center

Highland Park City Councilmember

“Annette’s consistent focus is on creating a vibrant, walkable downtown with an intentional mix of housing, restaurants, retail, cultural amenities, and public spaces that serve residents while attracting visitors and investment. We've worked hard to make economic development a city priority during our tenure. ”

Andres Tapia

Highland Park City Councilmember

“There are people who care about being seen doing the right thing, and then there are people who do the right thing. Annette Lidawer has always been the latter. That is one of the things I have always admired most about Annette. Annette genuinely cares about this city and the people who call it home. She shows up. She speaks her mind even when it might not be what someone wants to hear. And she does what she believes is right because that is simply who she is. Doing the right thing and doing the popular thing are too often confused, Annette understands the difference. Her commitment to Highland Park is demonstrated consistently through her actions. I am proud to call Annette my friend, and even prouder to endorse her for Mayor of Highland Park. ”

Chris Falcon

Chairman Business Economic Development

“Annette is a true champion for small businesses in Highland Park. She listens to business owners, understands the challenges we face, and has the determination to turn ideas into action instead of just making promises. Highland Park needs new leadership, and I believe Annette is the person who can bring the positive change our community deserves.”

Jeff Hoobler

Former Councilmember and Local Business Owner

“Annette would make an outstanding mayor of Highland Park! She is deeply committed to HP and to doing what's right. She brings integrity, poise, warmth and a proven track record of recruiting fresh, independent, thoughtful and hardworking voices into city government. She works constructively with anyone and doesn't hold grudges -- or put personal ambition above respect for the public! We wholly and unequivocally support her for mayor.”

Linda Feinstein

Attorney/Community Activist

“I’ve learned so much and have great respect for Annette. She listens carefully, asks difficult questions, and brings together residents, business owners, educators, and public officials to find practical solutions. She believes good government is transparent, collaborative, and is willing to challenge the status quo when better ideas emerge. She is a great choice to help drive Highland Park forward.”

Jon Center

Highland Park City Councilmember

“Annette’s consistent focus is on creating a vibrant, walkable downtown with an intentional mix of housing, restaurants, retail, cultural amenities, and public spaces that serve residents while attracting visitors and investment. We've worked hard to make economic development a city priority during our tenure. ”

Andres Tapia

Highland Park City Councilmember

“There are people who care about being seen doing the right thing, and then there are people who do the right thing. Annette Lidawer has always been the latter. That is one of the things I have always admired most about Annette. Annette genuinely cares about this city and the people who call it home. She shows up. She speaks her mind even when it might not be what someone wants to hear. And she does what she believes is right because that is simply who she is. Doing the right thing and doing the popular thing are too often confused, Annette understands the difference. Her commitment to Highland Park is demonstrated consistently through her actions. I am proud to call Annette my friend, and even prouder to endorse her for Mayor of Highland Park. ”

Chris Falcon

Chairman Business Economic Development

Our Supporters

SUPPORTERS

In formation


Pablo Alvarez, Former Moraine Township Trustee

Arlene Anschel

Caryl & David Aronson

Mary Beth Arzac

David & Cheryl Auerbach

Phylis & Ken Bagan

Barb & Keith Bank

Richard & Nancy Becker

Lynne Belsky

Mike Belsky, Former Mayor

Chuck & Sue Bergen

Noel Berkman & Michelle Miller

Beth & Bob Bernat

Irwin & Jill Bernstein

Larry Bloom

Keith Brin

Michael & Jami Buss

Carolyn Cerf

Becky Center

Jon Center, City Councilmember

Merle Teitelbaum Cowin & Larry Ordower

Lori Rubin Dekalo

Bob & Ellen Doppelt

Shelly Goldberg Dreifuss

Chris Falcon

Linda & Steve Feinstein

Lori Fink, North Shore School District 112 Board Member

Jaret Fishman, North Shore School District 112 Board Member

Jodi & Ben Fiss

Shannon & Garrett Flynn

Vicki & Rob Frazer

Charlie Gandelman & Alexis Braverman

Mike & Barb Gelber

Alex & Maja Glabman

Adam & Leslie Glazer

Luis Gonzalez & Cristina Mota

David Greenberg

Josh Harris

Laurie & Doug Hart

Steve & Janice Hefter

David & Susan Heller

Harvey & Cindy Herman

Todd Heyden

Barbara & Stuart Hochwert

Andrew & Sow Holzman

Randy & Jim Holzman

Athena Hoobler

Jeff Hoobler, Former City Councilmember

Dan Jenks, Former North Shore School District 112 Board Member

Brian Kaplan, Former Park District Commissioner

Julie Kaplan

Jill Katlin

Everett Kehe

Jeff & Jan Kehe

Heidi Kirsch

Jim Kirsch, Former City Councilmember

Nancy Koenig

Ted & Debbie Konow

​Shlomo & Marci Kulbak

Adam Lasker

Mike Laxner

Marci Levenfeld

Jeff & Eileen Levin

Lynne & Michael Lieber

Erica Stone Lieberman

James Lynch

Rosa Machabanski

Rafal & Juan McBane

David & Robin Nankin

Bruce Nathanson


Annebella Ochoa Vander Molen

Kim Perlmutter

Dan & Lianne Plath

Jonathon Plotkin

Noah Plotkin

Mark & Marla Portman

Sasha Preskill

Doug Purington

Amy & Manny Raposo

Faye & Richard Rosenberg

Allison Rubin & Evan Hanggi

Ari Rubin & Sarah Banerji

Matthew & Daniella Rubin

Rob Rubin

Barry Rustin

Barney Ruttenberg, Former Former Park District Commissioner

Laura & Larry Saret

Jamie Schachtel

Rick & Susan Schnecker

Ari & Sara Schrag

Billy & Andie Schrero

Jeremy & Robin Schwartz

Rob & Lesley Schwartz

David & Ilana Selinger

Agi & Pat Semrad

Jerry & Naomi Senser

Nancy & Jeff Shapiro

John & Wendy Shotts

Stacey & Wayne Shulman

Dawn Sidney

Jody & Ross Silverman 

Melissa & Howard Silverman

William & Karyn Silverstein

Wendi E. Sloane

Marc & Barbara Slutsky

Mike & Alison Smetana

Devi Stern

Jane Talesnik

Andres Tapia, City Councilmember

Terri Tiesrski

Lori Tolan

Dan Wander & Ruth Freedman

Josh Weiner & Kevin Schultz

Pam Weiner

Chuck & Ann Weisberg

Liz & Jeff Wellek

Steve & Debbie Wilneff

Sybil & Alvin Winer

Alan Woronoff

Miles Zaremski

Sari Zats

Lauri & Bruce Zessar

Eric & Jennifer Zoberman