Meet Teresa Tran
A longtime Springfield resident and dedicated neighbor, Teresa is running for Ward 8 Alderperson to bring responsive, accessible, and transparent representation to City Council.
About Teresa
Teresa Tran is a longtime Springfield resident, a dedicated neighbor, and a proud candidate for Ward 8 Alderperson. She chose to run for City Council because she believes Ward 8 deserves responsive, accessible representation — someone who listens first, communicates honestly, and follows through. Teresa knows the challenges facing the ward because she lives them alongside her neighbors every day, from aging infrastructure and neighborhood safety to the need for transparent city services and stronger local businesses.
Professional Experience
Teresa brings a career built on problem-solving, collaboration, and community service. Her professional background has taught her how to manage budgets responsibly, navigate complex systems, bring people together across different viewpoints, and deliver results — skills that translate directly to effective city governance. She believes local government works best when it operates with the same accountability and transparency that residents expect in their own workplaces and homes.
Community Involvement
Long before deciding to run for office, Teresa was an active participant in the life of Ward 8. She has volunteered with neighborhood organizations, attended city council meetings, connected with local school communities, and worked alongside neighbors to address the issues that shape daily life in the ward. Teresa believes that the strongest communities are built through relationships — neighbor to neighbor, block to block — and that elected officials should be visible, available, and engaged year-round, not just during election season.
Education & Values
Teresa's commitment to learning — formal and lifelong — shapes how she approaches public service. She believes that an informed, engaged community is the foundation of a healthy democracy, and that local government has a responsibility to make information clear, accessible, and meaningful to the people it serves. From neighborhood infrastructure projects to city budget decisions, Teresa is committed to ensuring residents have the information they need to participate fully in the decisions that affect their lives.
A Personal Statement to Ward 8
I am running for Ward 8 Alderperson because I believe our community deserves leadership that shows up, listens, and acts. Too often, residents feel disconnected from the decisions that shape their neighborhoods — their streets, their parks, their safety, and their local economy. I want to change that. My promise to you is simple: I will be accessible, I will communicate openly, and I will work every day to make Ward 8 a place where every voice is heard and every neighbor matters. Together, we can build a stronger, more connected community.
Teresa connecting with neighbors and community members across Ward 8.