Debra Olson was re-elected in 2008 to her third term as a County Board Member. In that election, the Daily Herald said, "We give an enthusiatic endorsement to board member Debra Olson (January 2008)."

She is an independent board member, a thoughtful and constructive voice of dissent.

Olson has battled wasteful spending and has refused to support budgets that are fiscally unsound. She supports cuts in county board pay and says she has refused to take pay hikes.

Olson is also a hard-working board member who has staked out leadership roles in a number of county initiatives. She has shown compassion for people in need and puts a high value on constituent services.

Debra Olson continues to work hard for you on the DuPage County Board.