City Council is Unanimous on Elmhurst's Interim Mayor
Mayoral candidates thanked for their "integrity" after taking themselves out of the running for interim mayor.
By unanimous vote, Elmhurst City Council members elected 5th Ward Alderman Scott Levin interim mayor. He will serve until the April 9 Consolidated Election. Prior to the vote, the three Elmhurst aldermen who are running for mayor, Diane Gutenkauf (1st Ward), Steve Morley (6th Ward) and Mark Mulliner (7th Ward) declined any nomination. Third Ward Alderman Michael Bram, who was serving as mayor pro tem Monday, and 1st Ward Alderman Paula Pezza agreed that candidates should not be considered for the interim position. "I definitely support the fact that mayoral candidates would not be the best option," Pezza said. Gutenkauf also nominated 4th Ward Alderman Stephen Hipskind. She said she based her nomination on the fact that he is the longest-…
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Mike S.
7:43 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Aren't most politicians ego manics who are all in it for themselves? Sure, there are some that are exceptions and God love them. Most love the limelight and scheme how they can maximize their ego. If not, point out one to me? The best thing to happen to Elm., was King Pete leaving ........... more ›