John Laesch
John Laesch | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Aurora | |
| Assumed office May 13, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Irvin |
| Alderman of Aurora at-large | |
| In office May 2023 – May 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Sherman Jenkins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1974 (age 50–51) Monrovia, Liberia |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jennifer Laesch |
| Alma mater | Illinois State University |
| Profession | Union Carpenter |
John Laesch (born 1974) is an American Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Illinois. He is the mayor of Aurora, Illinois, after defeating incumbent Richard Irvin in 2025. He served as an alderman in Aurora from 2023 to 2025, and was a candidate for Congress in 2006 and 2008.