Who is Debra Lester?
About Deb Lester
44 year resident of Des Plaines, she and her husband raised their children in Des Plaines and enjoys taking her grandchildren to Des Plaines parks, pools and library events.
Community
Dedicated to mitigating food insecurity and homelessness in our community. Deb is an active volunteer and has worked on many community projects, including the Des Plaines Self Help
Closet and Food Pantry, Community Paint-a-thons, Journey/Pads Shelter and Viator House.
Professional Experience
An Attorney in private practice, with over 40 years of experience in Real Estate and Contract Law. She has represented home buyers and sellers in Des Plaines and the surrounding suburbs, guiding and advising families through their most important and complex financial transactions.
Education
BBA (Finance) and JD, Loyola Univ. Chicago
Your Advocate for Public Safety in Des Plaines
Deb served on the Des Plaines Fire and Police Commission from 2009-2022, hiring top quality First Responders.
Residents gave Public Safety a high satisfaction rating in the 2024 Speak Des Plaines survey.
“Regarding law enforcement, people in Des Plaines feel safe and respected.”
Source: 2024 Des Plaines Community Strengths and Needs Assessment, pg 18
The 3rd Ward is the "Heart" of the City
The 3rd ward is the only ward in the city that doesn't share a border with another city. The 3rd ward is surrounded by the other 7 wards and is truly the "heart" of the city. It is downtown adjacent and has some of the oldest neighborhoods in the city.
