Julie Forbes for Kane County Board District 11

Meeting & Greeting

February 6, 2026

One of Julie’s favorite things is meeting the people she will be representing if elected. Her commitment to being a VOICE FOR ALL is visible in the frequency with which she makes herself directly available to her would-be constituents and through the honesty with which she answers their questions. Over the course of one week

Forbes at the Forum

February 5, 2026

On February 4th, Julie participated in the Candidate Forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Central Kane County. The first question asked candidates to share their top priorities. Julie identified her three priorities as intertwined parts of fiscal responsibility: (1) managing and balancing the budget, (2) bringing in revenue, and (3) development and

Postcards, Pints, and Purpose

January 26, 2026

Volunteers came out on a frigid Monday night to write postcards encouraging Democrats in District 11 to vote in the upcoming Primary. Many thanks to Indivisible Fox Valley Rising for coordinating the event, and thank you to Brother Chimp Brewing for the warm, safe space and the tasty beer. What a wonderful way to meet

A Pretti Good Time to Rally

January 24, 2026

The temps were very cold, but the warmth and energy from the crowd could be felt for miles. Thank you to the neighbors who braved the cold, the democratic leaders who showed up in solidarity, and We Can Lead Change – Fox Valley for leading the charge to make this emergency rally happen so quickly.

Raising Funds, Lifting Voices, Growing Community

January 16, 2026

Wow! Just WOW! What a night of community! Thank you to all who donated and came out to our campaign fundraising event and to Pat & Laura who knocked it out of the park with delicious pulled pork and beef sandwiches. Special thank you to our local veterans who shared heart-felt, authentic words that inspired

Meet & Greet @ The Moby Carp Lounge

January 15, 2026

Batavia residents Jeff and Cole hosted a meet & greet for Julie at the The Moby Carp Lounge. As a committed Voice for All, Julie loves meeting residents in small groups like this so that she can engage in open dialogue to help get at the real issues affecting Kane County residents. If you are

Growing Together

January 13, 2026

An avid gardener, Julie is eager for spring to come so that she get her hands dirty and plant a second native garden in her yard. You can imagine what an enjoyable time she had meeting up with members of Geneva Garden Club whose mission includes promoting educational resources, sustainability, beautification, and stewardship of the

Rally for Good

January 10, 2026

The people are speaking out! And Julie is with them! With immigration officials bringing brutality to our country, members of our community are denouncing the lawlessness. We must speak out. We must be loud and forceful. We must do this TOGETHER. Thank you to the neighbors and leaders who joined vigils and rallies across the

Immigration Appreciation

January 3, 2026

Julie attended the Celebrating Immigrants Together rally, standing up for our immigrant neighbors who are vital to who we are as a community. Immigrants in Kane County strengthen our economy, enrich our culture, care for us, and make our community more compassionate and vibrant. Julie and those standing beside her sent a clear message to

Cookies & Cocoa

December 13, 2025

Julie met with some new faces and some familiar ones at our Cookies & Cocoa party in Good Templar Park. Folks indulged in the warmth and sweetness of the season, and Julie sought to learn about the community’s needs from their perspective. Thank you to our host at the beautiful cozy house and to Gather

A Proud Supporter

November 20, 2025

Julie recently attended a community fundraiser in support of Yasmeen Bankole running for US IL8, joining neighbors, advocates, and local leaders who believe in strengthening representation across the Fox Valley. The event brought together an energized crowd committed to lifting up candidates who lead with integrity and a deep commitment to public service. Julie was

Julie on the Rise

November 19, 2025

A big thank you to everyone who attended, met Julie, heard her speak and signed up for Team Julie! In November, Julie joined community advocates, organizers, and local leaders at the monthly, Indivisible Fox Valley Rising meeting – one of the region’s most active grassroots networks focused on civic engagement and social justice. Throughout the

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