BY BRIAN L. HUCHEL
Commercial-News
DANVILLE
January 17, 2008 10:36 am
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The thought of running for representative in the 104th District has enticed a member of the Vermilion County Board.
District 2 representative Lori DeYoung confirmed Wednesday she is considering the idea of running for the office in this year’s election. The impending retirement of state Rep. Bill Black, R-Danville, is creating an opening for the seat.
DeYoung was elected in November 2006 to her first term on the county board after serving on the Oakwood School Board. She is executive director of Family Education and Support Services.
A resident of Fithian, DeYoung said she expected someone from the Democratic Party to step forward and run for the General Assembly seat. When it didn’t materialize, she said recent comments from people made her consider a possible run.
“I thought at some point I wanted to be in state politics,” she said, adding her expectations were four to five years down the road. “I didn’t know when the opportunity would arise.
“When opportunity comes up, you have to give it serious deliberations.”
Consideration, DeYoung stressed, is as far as her plans have gone at this point, adding there are a number of important variables to think about.
“I have a lot to consider, and my kids are at the front of that,” she said, adding she must consider her other involvements.
“I have to make sure that the things most valuable to me are protected in this process.”
Acceptance by the Democratic Party as a worthy candidate also is a priority. There is no time frame for DeYoung’s announcement.
Currently, Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer, a Republican, is the sole candidate filed to run for the 104th legislative district.
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