Hi Neighbors, I’m Destinee Ortiz.

I’m a mom, educator, community advocate, and your Will County Board Member running for re-election.

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

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

✔️ Invested $18 million in countywide mental health services

✔️ Secured $300,000 for a shallow aquifer study to protect our local water supply

✔️ Advocated for equitable use of cannabis revenue in our communities

✔️ Passed proclamations honoring LGBTQIA+ Pride and Hispanic Heritage

✔️ Pushed for people-first policy in our federal and state legislative agendas

✔️ Championed clean energy, waste reduction, green space/trail expansion and accessibility, and funding for local health grants

✔️ Been chosen by peers to serve as President of the Forest Preserve and Chair of the County Board’s Legislative Committee

And More!

I believe local government should work for everyone, not just the powerful. We’ve made real progress—and I’m ready to keep going.

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