Meet Jon Ridler

I’m Jon Ridler, and I’m running for mayor because I’ve spent 20 years making Arlington Heights a place where families like mine—and yours—thrive. Since 2004, as the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce executive director, I’ve worked with businesses, nonprofits, and village leaders to strengthen our community. I’ve championed small businesses because they’re our heartbeat. As mayor, I’ll grow them with 0% interest loans and public-private partnerships like Harmony Fest, boosting revenue to stabilize property taxes. You’ve told me levy hikes hurt; I’ll ease that with smart growth.

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I deliver results, not just talk. I expanded Harmony Fest from a one-day event into a two-day festival, uniting residents with local businesses and enhancing our economic vitality. During COVID, I acted fast—connecting residents to services and helping businesses secure funding. I served eight years on the Economic Alliance Commission and advocated at village meetings, bringing hands-on experience to every challenge. Now, with Arlington Park’s future on everyone’s mind, I’ll apply that expertise to make it a win for us—Bears or not. My 20 years of building partnerships and driving economic growth mean I’ll negotiate a redevelopment that delivers revenue for our community, not just benefits for developers, keeping our small-town charm intact.