Sunday, March 31, 2013
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 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, …
The Woodridge Village Clerk is running unopposed for re-election.
Woodridge Village Clerk Eileene Nystrom has filed for re-election and she is running uncontested. She was first elected clerk in 2001 and served as deputy clerk for 23 years before that. Nystrom has lived in Woodridge since 1967 and has been active in various service organizations in Woodridge, including the Woodridge Special Events Committee since 1979. She is an active member and served as president of the Municipal Clerks of DuPage County and the League of Women Voters of Woodridge, Downers Grove and Lisle. 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.
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 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.
Check out candidate bios and more coverage of the 2013 village trustee race in Woodridge.
Three of the Woodridge trustees have terms expire in 2013: Joseph Kagann, Gina, Cunnigham-Picek and Pamela Beavers. Kagann and Beavers are running for re-election, while Picek and fellow trustee Gregory Abbott are running for mayor. Six people have filed to fill those seats: Kagann, Louis Wardin, Beavers, Joe Schager, Sue Burtnette and Tim Goodwin. 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. Registered users of Woodridge can cast a vote in our ongoing straw poll.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Find out who filed for the open seats on local governing boards for the April 9, 2013 election.
The filing period for municipal elections ended Dec. 26 for the April 9, 2013 election. Here’s who’s filed. Are you a candidate? Blog on Patch to share news, photos and opinions as you prepare for the election. Get started here or email woodridge@patch.com for more information. Open Seats: Along with the office of mayor, the office of village clerk and three of the Woodridge trustees have terms expire in 2013. The three are Joseph Kagann, Gina, Cunnigham-Picek and Pamela Beavers. Term Length: 4 years Who's Filed: Four people have filed for mayor: current trustee Gina Cunningham-Picek, as well as Gregory Abbott, Mike Krucek and Ferenc Vandor. Trustee Joe Kagann withdrew his petition, according to The Bugle. Six people have filed for three …
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 ›