Tuesday, April 30, 2013
The mayor-elect, who will become Woodridge’s first mayor not named William Murphy in three decades, spotlights her business experience and emphasizes the need for resident involvement.
Village of Woodridge mayor-elect Gina Cunningham-Picek said that her experience as Bridgeview Bank market president and former president of the Woodridge Chamber of Commerce will be instrumental to her role as she takes over for the three-decade retiring Mayor William Murphy, in an interview with the Bugle last week. “When you’re elected to office, you bring all of your experience to the table,” Cunningham-Picek told the paper. “I do business development; that’s what I do… I help business grow, and that skillset will enhance my impact.” Cunningham-Picek told the paper that Murphy, who has headed the Village for the past 30 years, was “truly a mentor in [my] life” and said that she was deeply honored to receive his endorsement during the …
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Read Gina Cunningham-Picek's candidate bio on Patch.
What is the primary reason you are running for this office? I have had the honor to work and serve Woodridge for over 30 years, nine years as a Woodridge Village Trustee. The opportunity to continue to serve the community as Mayor would be my greatest privilege. I want to improve upon the standard of excellence already in place in our community. I have 25 years experience working in Woodridge as a business developer. I am actively involved in Woodridge: rotary, pantry, church and chamber. Woodridge is my hometown. I have a passion and love for our community and I have the experience to lead our community forward! What will be your single most important priority if you get elected? My single most important priority is to engage our …
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Four candidates filed to run for mayor in Woodridge, and two of them have taken to Patch's Local Voices section to talk with voters.
Campaign season is in full swing for the April 9 municipal elections, and some Woodridge mayoral candidates have turned to Patch to share opinions and get voter feedback. Five people filed to run for the open position of Woodridge mayor, but current trustee Joe Kagann later withdrew his petition. The others running are: current trustee Gina Cunningham-Picek, as well as Gregory Abbott, Mike Krucek and Ferenc Vandor. Patch offers an open forum called Local Voices where anyone in the community can share news, photos, opinions and more directly on the site. So far, candidates Cunningham-Picek and Krucek have taken advantage of this tool to start a discussion with voters. Are you a candidate? Blog on Patch to share news, photos and opinions …
gina Cunningham
9:25 am on Thursday, May 2, 2013
Thank you so much for your message and your Best Wishes. I appreciate your comments and welcome your ideas and suggestions. Please stay involved and continue to help make the difference by Shopping Woodridge! Thank you again and please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly, I would like us to follow-up with you in the near future. Kindest regards! more ›