Lake Forest City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026
Tom Grable
Candidate for City Council District 3
Tom Grable is running for Lake Forest City Council District 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Anil Patel.
Vote-by-mail ballots available · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayLake Forest planning commissioner and business owner with a 40-year career.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Planning Commissioner/Businessowner
- Campaign website
- tomgrable4citycouncil.com
Where Tom Grable stands: positions on the record
Costco at Towne Centre1 sourced position
Moved to approve the Costco Wholesale project at 26602 Towne Centre Drive at the Planning Commission (carried unanimously, February 2026).
Commission voteLake Forest Planning Commission minutes, February 5, 2026 · Feb 5, 2026
City budget1 sourced position
Says the city should spend wisely, live within its means and save for the future.
“make sure our city spends wisely, lives within its means, and saves for the future”
Own statementCity of Lake Forest · Aug 9, 2026
Roads and parks1 sourced position
Says he will work to repair and maintain roads and parks.
“repair and maintain our roads and parks”
Own statementCity of Lake Forest · Aug 9, 2026
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