About
The Kane County Young Republicans serve a purpose to aid in the organizing and conduction of general elections, promote good government; instill a sense of individual obligation to the community, state, and nation; and to support the constitutional governments of the State of Illinois and the United States of America.
We are leaders putting conservative principles into action. We are the future of the Republican Party and we are fighting to keep the American Dream alive by recruiting new young conservatives, training future leaders and electing Republican candidates.
Our Executive Board
Chairman - Richard Artz
Vice Chairman - Jason Dollens
Richard Artz was elected to Chairman of the Kane County YRs in April 2024. He was elected as Co-Chair for the Illinois YRs in June 2024. Richard served as Vice Chairman of the St. Charles Township GOP 2021-2022. Richard currently serves on the Kane County Regional Board of School Trustees since 2023. He is an elected Precinct Committeeperson in Rutland Township Precinct 4. Richard is a Candidate for Rutland Township Trustee
Jason Dollens was elected as the Vice Chairman of the Kane County YRs in April 2024. Jason is serving as a Trustee on the Kane County Regional Board of School Trustees. He is an appointed Precinct Committeeperson in St. Charles Township Precinct 4. He is a proud father to one.
Secretary - Cecilia Brooks
Cecilia Brooks has been serving as Secretary of the Kane County YRs in August 2024. Cecilia is on the Youth Advisory Commission for Elgin Township. She is an appointed Precinct Committeperson in Elgin Township. She is currently a candidate for Elgin City Council.
Treasurer - Jessica Bridges
Jessica Bridges was elected as the Treasurer of the Kane County YRs in April 2024. She was elected as Deputy Secretary of the Illinois YRs in June 2024. She previously served as Chairwoman of the Kane County YRs from 2022 to 2024. Jessica currently also serves as the Secretary for the St. Charles Township GOP. She is an elected Precinct Committeeperson in St. Charles Township Precinct 13 and is a proud mother of two.
Notable Members & Alumni
Cody Holt - U-46 School Board Member (2015-2017), YR Chairman (2018-2020)
Jeff Meyer - Elgin Community College Trustee (2015-2022)
Shane Nowak - Elgin Community College Trustee (2019-Present)
Adam Pauley - Kane County Regional Board of School Trustee (2022-Present)
Mike Reid, Jr. - Hampshire Village President (2021-Present)
Joy Symonds - Gail Borden Library Board Trustee (2021-Present)
Lindsey Timm - Aurora Township GOP Chairperson (2014-2016)
Andrew Whitfield - Geneva Library Board Trustee (2023-Present)