Minal Desai sworn in for 2nd term as Skokie Village Clerk

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Skokie, Illinois . On Monday, April 21, 2025 , Minal Desai took the oath of office for the second time as Village Clerk of Skokie following her decisive election victory earlier this month. A longtime community leader and banking professional, Desai brings years of public service, business experience, and civic leadership to the role.

Desai was initially appointed Village Clerk in 2024 to complete the term of retiring Clerk Pramod Shah. Her successful election on April 1, 2025, against challengers Naema Abraham and James Johnson, demonstrates the strong support she enjoys across the Skokie community.

“I am honored and humbled to continue serving the residents of Skokie,” said Desai during the swearing-in ceremony. “My focus remains on making the Clerk’s Office more accessible, efficient, and inclusive for every member of our diverse community.”

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As Village Clerk, Desai oversees voter registration, elections coordination, public records management, and citizen assistance programs. She plans to modernize digital services, expand multilingual outreach, and introduce mobile Clerk’s Office events to better meet the needs of Skokie’s residents.

A Skokie resident for over 20 years, Desai previously served as Vice President at Diamond Bank and was elected as the first South Asian Commissioner of the Skokie Park District Board in 2019. Fluent in five languages, she is deeply committed to ensuring all residents feel connected to their local government.

“My goal is to bring greater transparency, accountability, and community engagement to the Village Clerk’s Office,” Desai said. “Skokie is a model of diversity and opportunity, and I am proud to serve its people.”

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