Melissa Villanueva: WCPT 820 Candidate Interview

Broadcasting live from Brewpoint Coffee in Elmhurst, Illinois, Patti Vasquez is joined by Melissa Villanueva, candidate for DuPage County District 1.

The discussion focused on Villanueva's campaign and connected it to her small-business and community work.

- Villanueva, the owner of Brewpoint, grew the business from one coffee shop acquired through Craigslist into three shops, a coffee manufacturing operation, and nationwide shipping.

- Brewpoint also serves as a community gathering place and event venue, including LGBTQ-friendly weddings.

- She described the county board role as managing public budgets and identifying community needs; she emphasized sustainable development, affordability, and ensuring residents are not left behind.

- Villanueva is running as a Democrat for an open DuPage County Board seat in a competitive district.

- She said the campaign is focused on reaching voters with final mailers and digital ads; campaign information is available at melissafordupage.com.

Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home).

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