Hi Neighbors, I’m Destinee Ortiz.

I’m a mom, educator, and community advocate. I’m also honored to serve as the 9th District Will County Board Member, and Forest Preserve Board Vice President.

Just like you — I’m tired of corruption and politics-as-usual.

We should be putting people and the planet over profits, protecting clean air and clean water, and fighting for a sustainable future for our children!

Our hard-earned tax dollars should work for us—not against us.

Since joining the Board in December 2022, I’ve:

✔️ Been selected to serve as Vice President and President of the Forest Preserve

✔️️ Stood firmly against unchecked warehouse expansion and similar land-use proposals that put our communities and environment at risk

✔️ Championed green space and trail expansion and accessibility

✔️ Fought to ensure safe access to county services for all residents regardless of immigration status

✔️Demonstrated independent leadership as the only Democrat on the board to vote for a no-increase tax levy

✔️ Invested $28 million in countywide mental health services

✔️ Written Will County’s first local ethics reform to curb pay-to-play politics

And More!

Let’s keep building a Will County that listens, leads, and delivers.