Thursday, March 14, 2013
Confused about who to vote for in the race for Elmhurst Park Board? See what the candidates have to say about their priorities for the Park District.
Two seats are open on the Elmhurst Park District Board in the April election. The terms of incumbents Vince Spaeth and Patricia Morissette-Moll are expiring this year, and both are hoping to be re-elected. They are being challenged, however, by newcomer Doug Ennis. Spaeth is a life-long Elmhurst resident who is finishing up his first six-year term on the Elmhurst Park Board. He works at ChemTreat, which helps its customers improve water quality and compliance with environmental regulations. Morissette-Moll has been on the Elmhurst Park Board for 18 years, is a life-long Elmhurst resident and a graduate of York High School, and she is a teacher in Elmhurst Unit District 205. Ennis has a background as an athlete, coach and outdoorsman from …
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Spaeth answers questions about a possible "anchor park" in south Elmhurst, long-term goals envisioned by members of Elmhurst's intergovernmental committee and more.
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Thursday, March 7
Campaign Contact Information vspaethpark@comcast.net Family: Wife, Joann Peck-Spaeth; sons, Michael, 19, and Grant, 15; and daughter, Olivia, 16 Education: Occupation: Business Director for Sales and Marketing, ChemTreat, Inc. At ChemTreat, we focus on providing treatment and consulting services that help customers improve water quality and compliance with environmental regulations. This helps improve the environment for the communities in which we all live. I bring this same expertise to the Elmhurst Park District and promote green technologies and improvements to the environment whenever possible. Why Are You Seeking Re-election? I am a long term resident of Elmhurst—since 1963. I will retire in Elmhurst one day and desire to maintain …
Morissette-Moll, with 18 years of experience on the Park Board, says she wants to help implement the new strategic plan. She also shares her views on finances, safety and more.
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Thursday, March 7
Campaign Contact Information Facebook: “Re-Elect Patricia Morissette Moll for Elmhurst Park Board” pmoll@epd.org Education: Occupation: Elmhurst School District 205, teacher Why Are You Seeking Re-election? I am seeking re-election as it is my goal to be a part of the team that implements our newly adopted strategic plan, which will focus around four broad-brushed themes: Additionally, there are many projects I wish to see come to fruition. One of the projects that I am very excited about is the renovation of the Wilder Conservatory and greenhouse. What will be your highest priority if elected? If re-elected, I will continue to make fiscally conservative decisions during these challenging times as we plan for our future and our children’s…
Ennis, who has a background as an athlete, coach and outdoorsman, says he is eager to bring new ideas to the Elmhurst Park Board.
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Thursday, March 7
Campaign Contact Information www.dougennis.com doug@dougennis.com Family: Wife, Sandy; children, Collin, 13, and Anna, 7 Education: Occupation: Senior manager, strategic accounts, at Infoblox Why Are You Seeking Office? The Elmhurst parks and recreation facilities are award-winning and a cornerstone to the value of life in our wonderful city. I am running for Park Board because I believe that we can do more to raise the quality of, increase access and usability of, and modernize our parks and facilities. What will be your highest priority if elected? My highest priority if elected to the Park District Board will be to ensure, advance and enhance our amazing and award-winning park system while holding the line on taxes. What sets you …
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Illinois Senate amended its election code so candidates in local elections—from City Council to School Board—can submit nominating petitions until 5 p.m. today.
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Wednesday, December 26, 2012
A new state law passed Nov. 29 by both houses of the General Assembly is good news to municipal clerks, school board secretaries, township clerks, park district and library secretaries and other local election officials who were previously required to accept candidate petitions until 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve, regardless of whether their respective governmental offices were open. Senate Bill 3338 amended Section 1-4 of the Election Code to specify that, for the 2013 consolidated election period, local election officials have until 5 p.m. Dec. 26 to accept candidates' petitions or certificates of nomination. City Elections Those seeking to run for office must file at City Hall, 209 N. York St., by 5 p.m. Wednesday. Objections can be filed …
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Mayor, seven aldermanic, three school and two park seats are up for election next spring.
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Candidate packets for those seeking to run for local office in the April 9, 2013, Consolidated Election are now available. To be eligible to serve, candidates must be a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years old, a registered voter and a resident of the city for at least one year immediately preceding the election. Elections are nonpartisan and board candidates do not indicate a political party affiliation. Candidates should be aware of financial conflict-of-interest limitations set forth in state law.
Petitions may be circulated immediately. Candidate filing will take place during business hours Dec. 17 to 24 at the administration office of the city, park or school district. Candidates' names will appear on the ballot in the …
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Jim Court
11:51 am on Sunday, March 24, 2013
Voice of Treason, What is wrong with offering ideas to better the community? Maybe I should watch Jerry Springer, Judge Judy, or sit in a bar. Actually, I could probably sit in a bar and watch many programs there. Maybe I would even run into you and we could talk about nothing in particular. I think you might like that. If you are the Voice of Treason why don't you identify your real name ? Mine … more ›