Monday, April 8, 2013
Get the latest news and information about Woodridge elections, including polling places, candidate bios and more. Learn about the candidates before heading to the voting booth next week.
We want to make sure you've got all the information you need before hitting the voting booth next week. See below for information on the upcoming election and a breakdown of every race, with links to individual candidate profiles. Find your polling place: Visit the DuPage County elections website. CONTESTED Woodridge Mayor Woodridge Village Board District 99 School Board District 66 School Board UNCONTESTED District 68 School Board Village Clerk Library Board Park District Board Darien/Woodridge Fire District ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE LOCAL DEBATE:Do you have something to say about the local election? Join Patch and post a Local Voices blog. Want more news? Follow our Elections Guide for the latest headlines.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Two incumbents have filed for re-election and are the only people to file for the two open seats.
There are two open seats on the Darien-Woodridge Fire Protection District, and the only people to file were incumbents Sharon Cattaneo and Robert Klein. Early voting begins March 25. Election Day is April 9. To learn more about the Fire District, go to its website. Join Patch! Create a free user account and join the discussion about the future of Woodridge. You'll be subscribed to the free daily newsletter and breaking news alerts.
Check out candidate bios and more coverage of the 2013 mayoral race in Woodridge.
Mayor William F. Murphy, Jr. announced in August that he wouldn't seek another term in 2013 after serving the community as mayor since 1981 and as a village trustee eight years prior. Five candidates originally filed to replace Murphy, but one person dropped out of the race. Early voting begins March 25. Election Day is April 9. Interesting stories relevant to the April 2013 mayoral election. Join Patch! Create a free user account and join the discussion about the future of Woodridge. You'll be subscribed to the free daily newsletter and breaking news alerts. Registered users of Woodridge can cast a vote in our ongoing straw poll.
Read candidate bios and get more information on the District 68 school board election.
Three incumbents are running unopposed for re-election to the Woodridge District 68 school board. Early voting begins March 25. Election Day is April 9. Join Patch! Create a free user account and join the discussion about the future of Woodridge. You'll be subscribed to the free daily newsletter and breaking news alerts.
Two incumbents are running uncontested for the Park District Board.
Board President Fred Hohnke and commissioner Brian P. Coleman have filed for re-election and are running uncontested. Hohnke has been on the board since 1989, and Coleman since 1998. Early voting begins March 25. Election Day is April 9. Learn more about the Park District board. Join Patch! Create a free user account and join the discussion about the future of Woodridge. You'll be subscribed to the free daily newsletter and breaking news alerts.
Two library board incumbents are running for re-election without opponents.
Incumbents Loren Jay Tiede and John Majewski are both up for re-election, and both are running uncontested in this election. They would serve six-year terms. Early voting begins March 25. Election Day is April 9. Learn more about the Woodridge Public Library Board. Join Patch! Create a free user account and join the discussion about the future of Woodridge. You'll be subscribed to the free daily newsletter and breaking news alerts.
Read Pamela Beavers' candidate bio and questionnaire responses.
What is the primary reason you are running for this office? I am seeking office because I believe that the Village of Woodridge is an excellent community with residents that believe and care in its success and I want to continue to work to ensure that the Village services are provided in a fiscally responsible manner. What will be your single most important priority if you get elected? My single most important priority if I am re-elected is to ensure that the goals identified by the residents are met (See item 1 below) and that the Village is able to continue to provide core services, while remaining fiscally sound. If your race is contested, what sets you apart from the other candidates? I believe that my experience serving the Village …
Read Sue Burtnette's candidate bio and questionnaire responses.
What is the primary reason you are running for this office? I have lived in Woodridge for 35 years. Extensive experience and knowledge from positions and volunteering in the community. Pride and love for the community of Woodridge. Member Woodridge School Dist 68 Board of Education for eight years. Village Plan Commissioner for eight years. Previous President Woodridge Newcomers, Jubilee Committee, Keep Green Space Green committe. Presently: Member League of Women Voters, Woodridge Special Events Committee, Woodridge Chamber of Commerce, very active at St Scholastica Parish and volunteer at West Suburban food pantry. What will be your single most important priority if you get elected? Continue and build on the tradition of excellence for …
Read Tim Goodwin's candidate bio and questionnaire answers on Patch.
What is the primary reason you are running for this office? My wife and I have enjoyed living in Woodridge for over 10 years and have two young children. We love our community and all the great things it has to offer, it is important to me to keep Woodridge a safe and inviting place to raise a family. As a Father, a Business Man and a Plan Commissioner I feel like I can contribute to our great community. I believe in strong family values, embracing diversity and exercising fiscal responsibility. What will be your single most important priority if you get elected? My single most important priority is to keep Woodridge a safe community that families want to live in, while maintaining fiscal responsibility. If your race is contested, …
Read more about trustee Joe Kagann.
Note: No questionnaire was returned. Here's some information from the Village of Woodridge website. A resident of Woodridge since he was born and first elected in 2003, Trustee Joe Kagann is the son of former Mayor Joel Kagann. He attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. He is also a former member of the United States Army Reserve. Since 2001, Trustee Kagann has been the Operations Manager for CPX Sports, an extreme theme paintball field in Joliet.
PattyZ
9:54 am on Thursday, April 4, 2013
Greg Abbottt-current Trustee and running for Mayor-Joe Kagan & Dave Pittinger-current Trustees, with Kagan running for re-election-all voted AGAINST the Library Levy for $90,000. And Greg Abbott-current Trustee and running for Mayor- & Dave Pittinger also voted against the ARC. 2 very important issues that directly affect a large majority of Woodridge residents...these are cetainly not the people… more ›