Rebecca Giannelli sworn in as Glendale Heights village president; new trustees and clerk take oaths

Rebecca Giannelli was sworn in as village president of Glendale Heights on May 1, 2025, after DuPage County's official canvas of the April 1 consolidated election was read to the board.

Collette Smith read the county's certified totals, showing Giannelli with 1,074 votes; Michael White, 852; Michael Onavirus, 829; James Francis Sullivan, 458; and Ed Pope with 32 write‑in votes. The canvas also listed 1,339 votes for Kimberly Darling for village clerk and the tallies for trustee contests. Following the canvas, officials administered oaths to Giannelli and newly elected trustees and clerk.

The sworn-in trustees included Mohammed Siddiqui (district 2), Jennifer Matrascow (district 5) and John David Biacon (district 6); Kimberly Darling took the oath as village clerk. Family members joined several officials at the dais during the ceremony.

President Rebecca Giannelli told the board she would lead with an emphasis on listening, transparency and collaboration. “I will lead with integrity, collaborate with purpose, and remain grounded in the belief that our village works best when every resident feels seen, heard, and valued,” Giannelli said after taking the oath.

The board paused for photos and a reception after the swearing-in. The ceremony concluded with an invitation to residents to meet the new officials during post‑meeting refreshments and a scheduled community events calendar posted on the village website.

What happened next: the board recessed briefly and then returned to complete remaining agenda business, including routine approvals and an ordinance adoption.