Derek Ross
Candidate Statement

 As a member of the Oak Park Municipal Advisory Council, I will add new and dynamic leadership.

 The Oak Park MAC consists of local leaders that volunteer their time to help create and maintain the magnificent community that we all treasure.  This is a responsibility that I will take very seriously.

 I will work to facilitate a council that truly recognizes the voices of our valued residents. 

As a current member of the Oak Park Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and a previous memeber of the Thousand Oaks Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), I will help raise additional awareness for community safety and disaster preparedness. 

I am a 7 year resident of Oak Park and married to my best friend, Lauren.  Oak Park is where we plan to raise our children.  We feel very fortunate to be Oak Park residents.

I have served on many non-profit association boards and have acquired the necessary skills to be an effective facilitator.  I am a college graduate and have been in the insurance risk management business for over 11 years. 

 I ask for your vote.