Derrick
Kunz
for MAYOR of ROCKFORD
Rockford needs a Mayor who will:
Make Public Safety a priority
Weigh in on the condition of the school system and the graduation rate
Use the bully pulpit of the Mayor’s office to change the trajectory of the city
Keep Businesses and people from fleeing Rockford because of better schools, lower taxes and less crime
Attract New business development to create jobs and lessen the tax burden on current property taxpayers
Forge the relationships and alliances that will move Rockford forward
Meet Derrick Kunz
Derrick Kunz was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois, and attended Christian Life School before going on to Rock Valley College. In 2011, Derrick married Amanda Feery, who works for the Rockford Public School District 205, and together they have two wonderful daughters, ages 10 and 7. After high school, Derrick began working in the food service industry, and in 2000, he transitioned to Verizon Wireless, where he steadily rose through the ranks. In 2009, he joined Cricket Wireless and was responsible for bringing the brand to Rockford, overseeing the development of over 400 stores across four states. After 15 and a half years, Derrick shifted his focus to real estate in July 2024, a career begun in 2017 as a hobby for his own investment ventures, growing significantly over the years. Derrick has served on The Northwest Community Center board as Vice President and currently serves on the Winnebago County Board of Health and Chair the Policy committee.
Derrick began circulating petitions for Mayor of Rockford in October of 2024 and submitted the names of nearly 800 Rockford voters who asked that his name be placed on the ballot.