Term: 2022 - 2026
Harry “Tom” Fraase, Jr. (R)
625 N. Old Covered Bridge Rd.
Springfield, IL 62707
Email: tom.fraase@sangamonil.gov
C: 217-415-3013
Tom is a pro-active member of the Sangamon County Board. He is a former member of the Gardner Township Board and a lifelong resident of Gardner Township. Tom graduated from Pleasant Plains High School and later served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era (1972-74).
Civic Interests:
- Member of the American Legion Post #32
- Member West Side Republican Club (former Secretary)
- Former Gardner Township Trustee (served 6 years)
- Evening Republican Club (member)
Experience:
- Gardner Township Board Trustee (1989-1995)
- U.S. Army 1972-1974
- Illinois State Fire Marshal 1993-Present
Sangamon County Board Experience:
Current and past service on the Board:
- Road & Bridge Committee – Chair
- Collective Bargaining - Vice Chair
- Liquor Committee-Deputy Liquor Commissioner and past member & chair
- Road & Bridge Committee – Past Vice Chair
- Comprehensive Fire District Committee - Member
- Community Resource Committee – Past Member
- Court Services Committee- Past Member
- Finance Committee – Past Member
- Fireworks Ad Hoc Committee – Past Member
- Project Y2K Improvement Code Ad Hoc Committee – Past Member
- Project Y2K Road Commission Ad Hoc Committee – Past Member
- Insurance Board of Managers
Tom’s goal is to continue his pro-active services and commitment to the Sangamon County Board, by keeping the interests and concerns of the citizens of District 1 as his main objective and challenge.