Questions and thoughts for the candidates.
It has been stated that candidate(s) might have deep tethers to Michael Madigan.
Some would say that has benefits but I believe it will overly politicize our community and ultimately remove our independence and uniqueness. Illinois is in terrible financial shape due to the machinations of the political process. Candidates, civility is good but at some point we need to take off the gloves and address this and point directly to the candidates who are aligned with this. If you do not address this aggressively, you will never win.
Issue of innovation. Everybody professes to embrace innovation. Yet, when I talk to city employees they repeatedly point out that they are never listened to and that there is excessive of supervisory personnel drawing large salaries. While I cannot be absolute of this, why has no one challenged the processes by which the City operates ?
I have listed many positive innovations and I have yet to see any of them embraced except the stairs on the north side of the tracks leading from the parking garage.
How about a legitimate task force that actively seeks out ideas to improve every aspect of our community and then a plan to implement when possible. Do we aspire to be a world class city? We have the foundations of one but let us constantly improve all that we are.
I have asked the candidates to respond to my questions before but it is met with silence. Prove that you are truly the innovative leader we need.

I am taking my marching order from Mr. Madigan.

I get $150,000 a year so I am motivated to do what I am told.

To upset the Republican dominance in DuPage County the Quigley congressional district was redrawn to put Elmhurst at odds with DuPage County.

Mr. Madigan and his daughter Lisa Madigan have strict instructions to support Diane Gutenkauf and Deb Conroy.

The balance of power in Springfield is all I care about. I don't care about Elmhurst schools, Elmhurst parks or Elmhurst city government. Neither does Mr. Madigan or his daughter Lisa Madigan, the Attorney General.

Shill that she is - Diane Gutenkauf - she will follow whatever I tell her to do. Deep Blue is what I am.

Please vote DEMOCRAT and don't look at the platforms please.

Rudi

This gets weirder and weirder.

Doremus Jessup-- The first time I've noticed your posting contain multiple typos. Interesting.

Doremus

Maybe a little too much St. Patties?

Your friend,

Shamus

Or is it Seamus ????

Sorry, should be "your post". I guess if you're attacking grammatical errors I should not be worried. Also, if I do celebrate St. Patrick's Day, I will probably wait for St. Patrick's day to occur.

Doremus,

Not sure if you are talking to me but if you are, I was just kidding about grammatical errors. No one probably makes more than me and I don't really care. My inpatient self types poorly and I do not proof read. Of course you could be speaking about Bob. Take care.

Jim

I would like to hear what you think about the three-way race for Mayor in Elmhurst

I have run it by many of my friends. I would like your "tuned-in" thinkning.

Thanks.

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Let me ask you a question.

Of the three candidates have displayed the most independence and show the most innovative thinking?

Which candidate(s) seem to be aligned with Madigan ?

What are syour instincts telling you.

I do think that Diane and Mark have some similarities. Unfortunately it will split their vote

Darn smart phone key pad.

Who currently is your preferred candidate and why?

I would value your thoughts.

Steve Morley seems to be one of the only candidates that actually laid out some actual plans for Elmhurst. He mentions what he will do to grow it and stay prosperous….things the residents actually care about. Though we of course don’t want corruption and do want transparency that seems to be about all the other two candidates mention. At least Gutenkauf seems to care about wanting “to keep our community, attractive, safe and desirable”. Mulliner just seems to ramble on about how he is better than the last mayor. All of his statements seem to be a rebuttal against the former mayor.

Perhaps the candidates need to once again lay out specific plans and ideas for Elmhurst to give clarity to their campaigns.

As a community we are fortunate to have so many quality people willing to serve.

The one quality that I strongly prefer is the ability to seek constant improvement and challenge the status-quo. I would also like that when people speak up, that there thoughts are noted, and if beneficial or feasible be embraced and acted upon. Otherwise we are just going through the motions of listening. That gives the appearance of the good old boys (and girls) club.

Steve Mohammed is out in front. Watch your back Mark.

Henry,
Comment leaves me scratching my head. Please clarify.