Mayor Jada D. Curry
In the Village of Lynwood, the partnership between Mayor Jada D. Curry and Village Clerk Karen Wingfield-Bond has been instrumental in propelling the community forward. While Mayor Curry’s leadership has garnered much attention, she is quick to share the spotlight with Clerk Wingfield-Bond, praising her hard work and dedication.
“Often times the Mayor and the Village Board of Trustees are on the receiving end of many positive comments about the progress of our village. But our progress has been spectacular in large part due to the hard work in which Clerk Wingfield-Bond and her staff have performed in tandem with our team over the past four years,” said Mayor Curry.
The Lynwood Village Clerk’s Office is widely regarded as one of the best in the region. Known for its swift customer service and dedication to excellence, the office has become a model for others to emulate. Upon Mayor Curry’s election in 2021, Wingfield-Bond quickly embraced the mayor’s vision to overhaul outdated systems and introduce new fiscal protocols. This collaborative approach has allowed the village to modernize its operations, making significant improvements in both governance and service delivery.
Lynwood, located approximately 25 miles south of downtown Chicago, has experienced modest population changes in recent years. Between 2021 and 2022, the population declined slightly from 9,095 to 9,087, a decrease of 0.088%.
Despite this slight decline, the village saw a surge in business development, with several new establishments opening in 2024.These include BaM Body and Mind, Dunkin Donuts, Equestrian University, GLS Trucking Co., Marvelous Studios, and Pride Carwash.
In addition to fostering business growth, the village has undertaken significant capital improvement projects to enhance infrastructure and community amenities. Notably, the construction of the new Joe Orr Road is scheduled to commence in 2025, providing an additional main access route from I-394 into Northwest Indiana. This development is expected to stimulate economic activity and facilitate further retail and business expansion along the corridor.
Lynwood Trustee Randall Blakey expressed his admiration for Clerk Wingfield-Bond’s contributions, adding, “Clerk Wingfield-Bond has a keen sense of the needs of our residents and their expectations. To that end, the awesome combination of the mayor’s office and the clerk’s office have served as a model of sorts in which other villages have benchmarked. Mayor Curry and Clerk Wingfield-Bond should be applauded for their combined spirits of engagement, cooperation, and teamwork.”
A Lynwood resident for 28 years, Wingfield-Bond has been deeply involved in the community for much of her life. Her journey in public service began when her daughter was young. Wingfield-Bond served as a Trustee for three years before running for Clerk in 2013. Since then, she has dedicated herself to serving the community with a strong focus on public service.
Wingfield-Bond’s passion for civic engagement is evident in her efforts to encourage voter participation. As a Deputy Registrar, she regularly attends events under the “Register To Vote” tent, emphasizing the importance of voting and reminding residents of the history behind this essential right. “Not long ago, the privilege to vote was not bestowed upon us,” she said, underscoring her belief in the power of being heard.
Wingfield-Bond has also introduced several efficiencies in the Village Clerk’s office. One of her key achievements is streamlining the business license renewal process, making it easier for business owners to access necessary documents online. Additionally, she has implemented an annual business owners meeting to facilitate communication and foster collaboration among local entrepreneurs.
In her commitment to the village’s growth, Wingfield-Bond also plays an active role in attracting quality businesses to Lynwood. She is equally dedicated to supporting senior services and youth engagement, organizing semi-annual outreach programs and creating a Village Sticker contest to involve young residents in governance.