Joshua Bowman (Berwyn City Council Ward 2, Illinois, candidate 2025)
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Joshua Bowman ran for election to the Berwyn City Council Ward 2 in Illinois. He was on the ballot in the primary on February 25, 2025.[source]
Bowman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Biography
Joshua Bowman provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on February 13, 2025:
- Birth date: July 17, 1987
- Birth place: Chicago, Illinois
- Bachelor's: Depaul University
- Gender: Male
- Profession: Operations Manager
- Incumbent officeholder: No
- Campaign slogan: Building a Better Berwyn
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Elections
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Berwyn City Council Ward 2
Joshua Bowman and James A. Woywod ran in the primary for Berwyn City Council Ward 2 on February 25, 2025.
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Election results
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Joshua Bowman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bowman's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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After earning my Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from DePaul University, I built my career in residential property management, helping people find and maintain stable housing. For the past 5 years, I’ve served as a Senior Operations Manager at Docusign, where I lead a team of 16 people, focusing on efficiency, problem-solving, and delivering results.
In 2021, my wife Eloisa and I moved to Berwyn, drawn to its strong sense of community and hardworking residents. We live here with our American Akita, and every day I’m reminded why we chose this city as our home. Outside of work, I’m an avid runner and have completed five marathons, including the Chicago Marathon three times, running teaches me discipline, perseverance, and the importance of pushing forward even when things get tough.
At the end of the day, I’m running because I care. I know what it’s like to work hard, to want better for your family, and to be frustrated when leadership doesn’t listen. I believe Berwyn deserves an alderman who is present, who communicates, and who puts people first.- I will fight to regulate the unchecked expansion of gaming establishments that have flooded our neighborhoods, disproportionately impacting Latino and working-class families. I will push for stricter zoning laws, a cap on new licenses, and increased transparency on gaming revenue to ensure it benefits the community. Berwyn deserves responsible development that supports small businesses, public safety, and residents, not just gaming operators.
- I will make City Hall more transparent and accountable to residents. That means pushing for easier access to financial reports, meeting minutes, development plans, and spending data so you know where your tax dollars go. I will also eliminate unnecessary FOIA roadblocks and advocate for participatory budgeting, ensuring residents have a real voice in local decision-making.
- I will end the silence and make communication a top priority. I will hold regular ward meetings, provide timely updates through newsletters and social media, and be available to hear your concerns. Residents shouldn’t have to guess what’s happening in their own neighborhood. I will ensure you are informed, engaged, and heard.
She is my why. She’s the reason why I challenge the status quo, push for transparency, and advocate for a community that asks questions instead of sitting silently.
This lack of accountability is a major issue. I believe gaming and liquor licensing decisions should not rest in the hands of one person. If elected, I will advocate for more transparency, council involvement, and public input in these approvals to ensure decisions benefit our community, not just special interests.
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See also
2025 Elections
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