featuring candidates for: Spring Valley Aldermen Hall High School

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VOTERS’
GUIDE
featuring candidates for:
★ Spring Valley Aldermen
★ Hall High School Board
★ Princeton Mayor/
City Commissioners
★ Princeton Elementary
School Board
★ Princeton High
School Board
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Spring Valley City Council
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Ward 1 (Vote for one)
Dan McFadden *
Richard Ruva
Tom Nesti *
Frederick West
John “Jack” Narczewski
Roger Perkins
Gerald Stank
James “Uda” J. Taliano Sr. *
Hall High School Board
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(Vote for four to serve four-year terms)
Melanie Malooley-Thompson
Sue Nolasco *
Paul Quinn
Joe Bezely
Jack Boroski *
Mike Morris
Tim Trevier
Todd Fanning *
Holly Flanagan *
* Incumbent
Spring Valley Aldermen
Dan McFadden
Office for which you are running: 1st Ward alderman.
Occupation: Owner of Valley Petroleum Equipment
Maintenance Co., and Valley Bar & Grill.
Education: Immaculate Conception Grade School and St.
Bede Academy.
Experience relevant to the position you are seeking:
Elected and re-elected three times.
Community involvement: Past president of the Spring
Valley Business Owners Association; board of directors for
Spring Valley Historic Association; member of the Spring
Valley Booster Club; past board member of Project Success;
downtown business owner.
Why are you running for this seat? To continue to serve
the citizens of the 1st Ward and assist in governing the city of
Spring Valley.
What do you see as the top three issues? 1. Responsible
budgeting and spending of new tax revenues. 2. Rejuvinate
and rebuilding of our downtown area. 3. Maintain and
improve our infrastructure.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? Be held
accountable for the money we spend and on what we spend
it.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? Twelve years
of being their voice on the city council, listening to their
concerns and caring about their needs.
Richard Ruva
Office for which you are running: 1st Ward alderman.
Occupation: Retired.
Education: Graduated from St. Bede Academy and St. Bede
Junior College.
Former 1st Ward alderman for eight years, 2001-09.
Community involvement: Served as chairman of the Public
Health and Safety Committee during my two terms in office.
Also attended the majority of special meetings during my
terms.
Why are you running for this seat? To return to the people
honest and truthfulness in our community. To let them know
exactly what is going on in their city government.
What do you see as the top three issues? 1. Restore
fiscal responsibility to Spring Valley city government.
The city council has to make decisions to lower taxes and
expenditures to get in line with reality! As individuals, we
have to live within our financial means and budgets —
shouldn’t government agencies also have to do the same? 2.
To upgrade our efforts to improve the city’s streets, alleys and
curbs. This has been a very tough winter. Come spring, what
are we going to do to improve our infrastructure? I haven’t
heard a program yet that addresses this issue. Planning
should be happening now. Is it? 3. Eliminate dilapidated
buildings in the downtown and residential areas and to once
again pressure contaminated properties owned by companies.
Since leaving public office in 2009, has anything been done
to settle these issues? Isn’t the public health and safety a
concern when the former Bassick property is adjacent to two
schools, the new senior citizens home, fast food outlets, and
the property is above our main water line? Where does your
current alderman stand on these issues?
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? The public
should be able to have public forums, where they can ask
questions of Ameren IP, the telephone company, Comcast,
and our own water, sewer and garbage as to how our taxes
and money are being spent. The public forums, which could
be held at City Hall, is where we can ask our utility providers
exactly what their bills mean to us. Quite honestly, I have
problems understanding their charges. I was rejected by a
previous administration to hold these forums. Shouldn’t we
know where our utility taxes, or energy bills, telephone bills,
cable TV and our own water, sewer and garbage revenues go?
Wouldn’t you like to ask these agencies questions?
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? It’s time
for a change! Are you, the public, happy with the current
alderman you have? Don’t you want an alderman who will
speak up for you and have your best interests at heart? These
are tough economic times. Shouldn’t aldermen act as role
models and voluntarily return a percentage of their pay back
to the city as an indication that they understand everyone
must sacrifice in the cost-cutting procedure? Aldermen now
receive a pay of $500 per month or $6,000 per year. This, I
believe, is the highest alderman pay in the Illinois Valley. As
individuals we have to live within our own financial means
and budgets. Shouldn’t our own city government have to
do the same? My recommendation is that Spring Valley
aldermen reduce their pay by 50 percent to $250 a month.
That would be a savings to the city of Spring Valley of $2,000
a month or $24,000 a year. That money could be used in
many ways — on streets, curbs, alleys or park equipment.
Why hasn’t your current alderman considered this? Changes
are needed, voters of the 1st Ward. It is up to you to make
them.
Tom Nesti
Office for which you are running: 2nd Ward alderman.
Occupation: Retired teacher. Currently serving as part-time
interim principal at Cherry Grade School, District 92.
Education: Associate arts degree, Illinois Valley
Community College; bachelor’s degree, Illinois State
University; master’s degree, Northern Illinois University.
The most valuable experience would be the 12 years I have
served the 2nd Ward and the people of Spring Valley as an
elected member of the city council. During those terms,
I have been an active member of both the Legislative and
Finance committees. I have also been chairperson of the
Water and Sewer Committee. As part of these committees,
I have had to deal with the EPA and other governmental
agencies in seeking grants and other funds. I have also served
with three different mayors, three different city attorneys,
a large number of aldermen and women, and two different
engineering firms. The point is that in order to be an effective
elected official, one must be able to work with a large variety
of people and work as a team with the good of the community
being the only goal. In some instances, we may not always
have been in agreement on some issues, but we never lost
track of two ideas. One was to always explain why we are
doing what we are doing. The second is to keep in mind that
we are put here to be problem solvers, not problem creators.
Community involvement: In addition to my work as
alderman the past 12 years, I have been playing a very active
role in a project I had hoped would become a reality for
quite a few years. That would be the formation of the Spring
Valley Historic Association. I am currently serving on the
board of directors of that organization and plan to continue
in that capacity as we evolve as a group dedicated to the
preservation of memories of our community. I am also the
council liaison to the Spring Valley Library Board.
Why are you running for this seat? I have chosen to run
for another term because it affords an opportunity to give
back to the community that has given so much to me. There
have been a lot of changes our community has undergone
in the years I have served and would like to be a part of
the many good changes that are still ahead. All officials are
entrusted not only with managing the present, but also doing
everything in our power to see to it that we grow in such a
way to meet their needs in the future. We are growing, but
there is still a long way to go. Ultimately our goal should be to
have a community that enables our young people to stay here
in the future. To do this, we must have the housing, jobs and
services they will need to make this a viable option for them.
We have the programs in place and also to attract others to
our town as well. We must continue to do everything to not
only attract the new but maintain and keep those people
and businesses that are already here. We have people and
programs in place now to do just that. We just need to keep
adding to them.
What do you see as the top three issues? 1. Maintaining
and improving infrastructure and providing services
to citizens. Through the work of the committees/city
government, we have been and will continue to address
these issues. There are a number of water, sewer and
street projects completed over the years and/or are in the
process of being completed. I will continue to support the
sidewalk program that is designed to help property owners
replace walks that border their property. 2. Expansion and
development are the keys to any community’s success. We
have expanded over the years to the north and east. With the
infrastructure in place, this will make those areas attractive
to developers. We will continue to develop and create new
jobs which will make it a viable option for our young people
to stay in our community. 3. Maintaining and attracting
businesses to our downtown areas. This is a two-fold process.
The first is we must continue to promote and support the
businesses we have in place now. We should continue to hold
the downtown activities. The second step we must take is to
help the building owners by providing incentives to maintain
and upgrade their properties. This will be a work in progress
as long as there are buildings in the downtown area.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? All elected
officials are responsible to the taxpayers. We have a duty
to them to provide a maximum “bang for their buck” when
spending their money. As elected officials, we have been
entrusted to spend their money wisely. In doing this, we
should be very careful of the fine line that exists between
wants and needs. There are times when we have no choice
but to spend the money on a particular project or item in
emergency situations but we must be very careful about
spending money on things that we could possibly put off until
we are better able to pay for it. If an expenditure is required,
let’s make sure it is an absolute necessity. I feel we should be
held accountable for the money we spend and explain why
we spent it, or maybe we chose not to spent it, if that is the
case.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? I have a
track record that goes back 12 years. Every vote I have
made is out there for all to see, and I hope my record and
my commitment to continue working toward what I feel
are in the best interests of citizens of Spring Valley would
persuade them that I am the best candidate to represent
them in the 2nd Ward. Never let a candidate, whether they
be an incumbent or a first-time candidate, run a campaign
by saying they are for change. Ask the candidate to specify
in detail what those changes are, then make your decision
based on the response. There have been quite a few changes
in our community over the last 12 years, and if elected, I will
continue to move forward with the help of the rest of our city
government to represent the people of the 2nd Ward and city
of Spring Valley to the best of my ability.
Frederick West
Did not return questionnaire.
John “Jack” Narczewski
Office: 3rd Ward alderman.
Occupation: Retired sheriff for Bureau County.
Education: High School, IVCC criminal justice certificate.
30 years law enforcement as sheriff, administrator of
$1.5 million, responsible for all personnel and building
maintenance of Bureau County Courthouse and jail, payroll
supervisor, 13 years United States Air Force.
Community involvement: Knights of Columbus, Ladd
Moose Lodge, American Legion, AMVETS lifetime member.
Why are you running for this seat? We must improve
mayor-council relations. It is important that the city fathers
work together. As the former chief law enforcement officer
of Bureau County, I understand how important said relations
are.
What do you see as the top three issues? 1. Stabilization
of water and sewer rates. 2. Services delivered to 3rd Ward
residents in a timely fashion. 3. In an era of tight finances,
every expenditure must be scrutinized. We must not spend
beyond our means.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? I will closely
watch every billing because the taxpayers are paying for the
operation of the city.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? As the
retired sheriff of Bureau County, I will be a full-time
alderman. I will have no other jobs. I will have the time to
always be available to 3rd Ward residents.
Roger Perkins
Office for which you are running: 3rd Ward alderman.
What do you see as the top three issues: Managing
expenses. Attracting and retaining small businesses. Vision of
technology.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers: I want to
provide a change to Spring Valley that is needed for getting
issues resolved in a quick and timely manner while still
managing costs. Part of being a good alderman is to be a team
player. I will work with others to build a consensus and keep
a vision of the future.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? I will provide
a positive change for the citizens and small businesses in
Spring Valley.
Gerald “Jerry” Stank
Office for which you are running: 3rd Ward alderman.
Occupation: Union pipefitter welder (Local 597).
Education: Spring Valley Elementary, Hall High School,
University of Illinois.
Experience relevant to the position you are seeking: Ran
jobs for Local 597 - problem solving and solutions.
Community involvement: Coaching, Jaycees.
Why are you running for this seat? I want to help more.
What do you see as the top three issues? City growth.
Improvement. Protection.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? I will be there
for all.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? I can make a
difference. I will make my voice heard.
James “Uda” J. Taliano Sr.
Occupation: IT/purchasing manager for international
company, owner of IT Consulting/service company for home
and small businesses.
Office for which you are running: 4th Ward alderman.
Education: Associate degree in MicroComputers, Certified
IT Service Engineer, management and leadership training.
Education: Two years at IVCC.
I served on the village board for Malden for two terms
before moving to Spring Valley. I have been in Information
technology management for 15-plus years, working with
large budgets and projects. I have successfully managed large
projects while ensuring proper communication and having
them completed on time. I am also a part-time instructor at
IVCC for networking classes.
Community involvement: Malden Village Board, Spring
Valley Girls Softball League coach and Midwest Youth Soccer
League coach for Spring Valley youth.
Why are you running for this seat: After living in Spring
Valley for the past five years, I am proud to call this my
home. I like to assist people, and I care what happens in the
community.
Occupation: Sales/marketing.
Experience relevant to the position you are seeking: 16
years proven and effective experience.
Why are you running for this seat? To continue to support
the 4th Ward and be a strong voice to voice their concerns.
What do you see as the top three issues? No surprise
taxes. Fiscally strong. Keep our community safe from drugs,
continue to work hands on with the police, fire and street and
alley department, and being there for my constituents 24/7.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? I’ve been an
alderman for 16 years. I’ve fought the war on drugs in this
community. I have a proven/effective background. I am not
afraid to voice my opinion, and I will be a strong and effective
voice for our community. The key to getting the job done is
working together as a whole and not on an individual basis.
Hall High School
Melanie Malooley-Thompson
Susan Nolasco
Hometown: Spring Valley.
Occupation: Certified Public Accountant.
Occupation: Accountant.
Education: Hall High School, bachelor’s degree in
accounting from North Central College, Naperville.
Completing eighth year on the District 99 Spring Valley
Elementary School Board, self-employed business owner,
collective bargaining and construction experience.
Why are you running for this seat: I am running for this
seat because I believe that I can provide insight into the
transition from the feeder schools to high school. My financial
background would be an asset to the district. I believe a
school’s ultimate goal is to create life-long learners. It is
necessary for all school personnel, including the board of
education, to work together in order to establish a learning
environment that promotes creativity, authentic learning
and collaboration. The mission of a school must include
21st century learning skills that create an engaging learning
atmosphere.
What do you see as the top three issues? 1. Connecting
elementary districts with high school. I feel there is a gap
between the bridge of our feeder schools and the high school.
We are educating the same group of students and need to
make sure the academic and extra-curricular programs
are following similar paths. 2. Developing the technology
program. Technology isn’t going away. We cannot fight its
presence and need to embrace it and integrate it into the
curriculum. I realize funding is a huge factor, however,
these tools are just important as textbooks. There are grants
available as well as leasing programs that help alleviate some
of the financial burden on districts. While serving on the
JFK tech committee, our group instituted the Apple one-toone initiative. I would like to see this program continue and
develop into Hall High School. 3. Ensuring the curriculum
provides opportunities that are in the best interest of all the
students in the district. College prep courses are necessary
for college-bound students. However, we need to also ensure
we provide the vocational skills to those students who will
enter the work force after graduation.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? If elected, I
believe I will make decisions that are fiscally responsible
and that are in the best interest of our community and our
school.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? Taxpayers
should vote for me because I care about ALL the students in
the district. Being an effective school board member requires
a person to have the ability to be able to make decisions
about every student in the district: It’s about the future of the
students and our community.
Education: Graduate of Hall High School, associate’s degree
from Illinois Valley Community College, bachelor’s degree
from Illinois State University.
Experience relevant to the position you are seeking: I
have served on the Hall High School Board of Education for
the past four years, and the past two years, I have served
as the vice president. I have conducted board meetings as
vice president; as a board representative I established school
improvement goals, attended school improvement meetings
and participated in a community-wide vision meeting. I
have attended several seminars specifically for school board
members and for a school board president. I also have over
20 years experience as a controller and chief financial officer
of an international manufacturing company.
Community involvement: Served on Hall High School
Board of Education, past treasurer of the JFK Booster Club,
past president of the Spring Valley Little League, member
of the Hall Booster Organization, past Boy Scout leader,
member of St. Anthony’s Church.
Why are you running for this seat? I am running for the
Hall High School Board of Education to assist in improving
the academic success of all students who attend Hall High
School.
What do you see as the top three issues? The top three
issues are: To improve the academic success of all Hall High
School students which will allow them to become college
ready, successfully attain academic and athletic scholarships,
and become valuable members of our community. To manage
the school’s resources and funding to efficiently operate all
functions of the school. To improve the culture of “pride” and
“respect” in every aspect of the high school.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? I will monitor
the taxpayers’ money by reviewing expenditures, approving a
balanced budget and making sure those funds are utilized to
produce successful high school graduates.
Why should the voters cast their ballots for you? I am
focused and committed to the success of every student at Hall
High School. I will make decisions based upon improving the
academic success of those students, and I pledge to remain
focused on what is in the best interest of our students.
Paul Quinn
Hometown: Born and raised in Spring Valley and currently
live in Ladd.
Occupation: Financial Services Professional with Mass
Mutual.
Education: College degree.
Twelve of the last 13 years I have had the privilege to serve
the children and families of two different local elementary
school districts. In 1997, I was elected to the Spring Valley
Elementary School Board. During my time in Spring Valley,
we made some tough decisions that I believe ultimately
worked out well for the district. One of our first big decisions
was to use both school buildings as graded centers as opposed
to two stand-alone buildings. This allowed the district to use
resources more efficiently and gave teachers the opportunity
to team teach. During my time in Spring Valley, I was
involved in negotiating through a strike, several contract
negotiations as well as searching for, interviewing and hiring
three superintendents. For the past two years I have been
involved at the school board level at the Ladd Elementary
School, where we just finished negotiating the current
teachers contract. My experiences at both districts have been
very fulfilling, and I believe these experiences have prepared
me well to take on the challenges of a high school district.
I’m always impressed by the compassion and commitment of
those I have had the opportunity to serve with.
Community involvement: My community involvement
really started when my son became old enough to participate
in youth sports. My friends and I have spent many hours
teaching and coaching our kids about how to play baseball,
basketball and football. What has been rewarding for us has
been showing them the importance of working as a team,
playing fair and what good sportsmanship is all about. Three
years ago I was given an opportunity to take a leadership
position with the Hall Athletic Parents Club. For those of
us involved, it has been a lot of work, but at the same time
very satisfying. We do fundraisers for the benefit of student
athletes at Hall High School. Through the generosity of the
local residents and businesses, we can provide uniforms and
equipment that would otherwise be unavailable. What does
this have to do with community involvement? We are able to
host events that provide for our kids, but just as important,
we have been able to bring the community together. We
recently hosted an alumni basketball game. This event
allowed some former standout athletes and band members
the opportunity to “re-live” the glory days. More importantly,
the Hall High School gymnasium was filled with Red Devil
pride that we’ve not seen in a long time. That’s something
that I would like to get back to!
Why are you running for this seat? As a 1986 graduate
of Hall High School and the son of John Quinn, a 1952 Hall
graduate, who taught and coached at Hall High School until
the day he died, I have a passion and love for Hall that most
cannot relate to. I grew up there, and our family had food on
our table because of Hall High School. I made the decision
to run for the Hall Board as a result of conversations I have
had with friends in the community that share some of the
same concerns I have. My hope is to be able to have a hand
in making a difference in the lives and experiences of the
present and future students of Hall High. My daughter will be
a Red Devil in a couple of years, and this May, my son will be
a graduate. My children represent the fourth generation of my
family to be educated at Hall.
What do you see as the top three issues? 1. Although as
a candidate we are not privy to some of the current issues, I
think the biggest issue is not necessarily a Hall High School
issue. Obviously, the economy has had a big impact on
school districts, especially in Illinois. The way the schools are
funded and the lack of funding makes it very difficult to run
a school district. 2. Attracting and retaining quality staff and
administration is also a challenge that many districts face.
We need to work toward a system that allow us to accomplish
this. 3. As mentioned earlier, I would like to see the Red
Devil pride we have all become accustomed to again.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? As a school
board member, we are nothing more than community
members, parents and taxpayers with information. We realize
any decision we make affects us too. All school districts need
to be fiscally responsible. I think currently all is being done
to meet that end. I don’t have any reason to believe that the
current board and administration is being irresponsible in
any way.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? I love Hall
High School, but I’m not proud. I want both.
Joseph Bezely
Hometown: Ladd.
Occupation: Supervisor, Wedron Silica.
Education: Hall High School, Illinois Valley Community
College.
Union president for Local D12, which included representation
of 80 workers.
Community involvement: Ladd Grade School basketball
and track coach, St. Jude volunteer, helps with Hall Boosters.
Why are you running for this seat? To get involved in what
goes on at the high school in my community.
What do you see as the top three issues? 1. Education for
Hall students. 2. Dealing with money issues for schools. 3.
How the school operates on a day-to-day basis.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? I’m open to
phone calls or questions anytime.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? Simply put,
I just want to see Hall High School succeed and improve in
everything it does.
John “Jack” Boroski
Occupation: Vice president and sales manager for Citizens
First National Bank in Spring Valley and Oglesby.
Education: Hall High School, associate’s degree at IVCC,
Illinois State University, bachelor’s degree in business
administration.
Experience relevant to the position you are seeking: 28
years as a member of the Hall Board, past president and vice
president.
Community involvement: Present member of the Hall
High School Board; Spring Valley City treasurer; Spring
Valley Boosters, president; Illinois Valley Youth Football
League executive director and chairman of the board; Junior
Achievement instructor at JFK Junior High in Spring Valley;
Spring Valley Jaycees, past president.
Why are you running for this seat? My only “agenda”
is to maintain the fiscal responsibility the past boards
have in place and look for ways to enhance the funding
available for the district while improving the educational and
employability opportunities of the Hall students. I would like
to see the administration improve the educational curriculum
and standards of expectations of both the educators and the
students.
What do you see as the tip three issues? 1. Money. 2.
Maximize education of students. 3. Discipline.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? Keep fiscal
responsibility in place while enhancing curriculum.
Encourage involvement of all students in at least one
extracurricular activity or service activity to the community.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? Because I
care for Hall High School. I chose to stay in the community
31 years ago. With the support of my bride Patricia (Class
of 1974), I have always tried to give something back to the
community and improve it. I felt then, as I do now, that the
Hall High School community was the only place to raise my
children, Michael (Class of 1998), Lindsay (Class of 2000)
and Justin (Class of 2003) and have them become productive
adults. There has always been and will continue to be tough
decisions that will have to be made considering finances,
education, extra-curriculars and possibly even consolidation
issues. I have met these issues in the past and will continue
to do so in the future.
Mike Morris
Occupation: District sales manager – Nalco Company,
Naperville.
Education: Graduate of Hall High School, bachelor’s degree
in biology and a minor in chemistry from North Central
College, Naperville.
I have worked for Nalco Company for 22 years since I
graduated from college. Nalco is the global leader in our
industry with annual sales exceeding $4.25 billion. I am
personally responsible for the management of personnel along
with the operating expenses for a district of 17 employees.
Community involvement: Past president of Spring
Valley Park Board, member of Hall High School Education
Foundation, member of Hall High School Hall of Fame
Committee, member of Hall Athletic Parents Club, judge for
John F. Kennedy Grade School Science Fair.
Why are you running for this seat? My parents were
both teachers in Spring Valley; my father taught, coached
and retired from Hall High School after 33 years of service.
Needless to say, Hall High School and its success are
extremely important to me and my family. The opportunity
to work closely with the administration and teaching staff
to assure that our students are receiving a quality education
that prepares them for the future is also very important
to me. I also recognize the current state of the economy
presents many challenges and must be considered when
making a majority of the decisions.
What do you see as the top three issues? 1. Retaining and
attracting high-quality teachers and administrators so that we
can continually improve our students’ education which will
better prepare them for college and employment. 2. Current
state of economy and the challenges it has created for the
education system. 3. The current structural condition of Hall
High School which has led to major amounts of money having
to be spent on repairs.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? Being that
my daughters are ages 8 and 2 and do not attend Hall High
School, there are no hidden agendas with me. I will listen to
the taxpayers in our community while maintaining a strict
focus on continually improving the operations of Hall High
School. First and foremost, Hall High School is in place to
provide a quality education for its students to prepare them
for the future. This needs to be the primary focus of the Hall
High School Board of Education.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? Anyone
that knows me knows my love for Hall High School. Hall
High School has played a very important role in my family
since 1962, and I am very proud of that fact. If voters want
someone that will work very hard without any hidden
agendas with a focus on students’ success, they should vote
for me. Ultimately, it would be awesome for every student
that graduates from Hall High School to have a world of
opportunities in front of them. These graduates could feel the
same sense of pride as I do. After all, “Everyday is a great day
to be a Red Devil!”
Tim Trevier
Did not return questionnaire.
Todd Fanning
Occupation: Executive vice president/chief operating
officer of Citizens First National Bank, also a member of the
board of directors of CFNB.
Education: Graduated from Illinois State University in
1984 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, registered CPA
in the state of Illinois.
Experience relevant to the position you are seeking: Have
served on local school boards the past 13 years. I have served
on the Hall Board of Education since 2003, having served
as president from 2007 to today. I also served on the Spring
Valley Elementary Board from 1997-03, serving as president
from 2001-03. Twenty-five years of financial and professional
experience being CFO/controller in banking.
Community involvement: Resident of Spring Valley since
1990; Spring Valley Little League coach for 19 years, served
on Little League Board and past president; president of
Spring Valley Flag Football League from 1999-present;
past board member of the Bureau County Senior Citizens
Association; public address announcer at Hall football and
basketball games (2005-present); taught Junior Achievement
in local schools; and a member of Spring Valley Jaycees and
Spring Valley Rotary.
Why are you running for this seat? I deeply care about
our schools and our youth, as evidenced by my commitment
of serving on both the Hall and SV Elementary boards of
education for the past 13 years, along with being actively
involved and visible in many of the sports programs. I have
had a vested interest with all four of my children having
gone through both schools, with the last to graduate in 2013.
With so many individuals running for this office, I feel it is
important to have experienced leadership along with new
perspectives. I also would like to see the new educational
initiatives started by our current administration come to
fruition. We simply have to raise the bar educationally at Hall
High School.
What do you see as the top three issues? Finances.
Curriculum. Teacher Negotiations.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? By continuing
to monitor finances and make spending cuts as appropriate
without raising taxes. The budget has been brought into
balance under my watch, and I will work diligently to keep
it there. Also, by holding the administration accountable to
provide the best education possible and improve the local
reputation of our school. Finally, continue to be accessible
to the public to hear their concerns and be a liaison for the
entire community.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? Experience.
Everyone is aware of the challenges the state of Illinois
has with regard to funding public education. I have been
president for the past four years during a time when tough
choices had to be made to unfortunately eliminate seven
positions along with other budget cuts. I am experienced
and well versed in school finance. Also, this summer the
current three-year teachers’ contract expires. It is vital to
have labor peace in our district and reach an agreement that
is acceptable to both parties. I have been on the negotiating
team several times and have experience with these issues.
Holly Devert Flanagan
Hometown: Ladd.
Occupation: Middle school teacher.
Education: Hall High School, IVCC, bachelor’s degree from
ISU in education, master’s degree in educational leadership,
University of St. Francis, Joliet.
Currently I am serving as a board member of Hall High
School. My educational background gives me a great
foundation to the school systems and the many changes that
are currently taking place and that will be taking place in the
future.
Community involvement: I am the current president of the
teacher’s union at Ladd Grade School. I actively help in the
Hall Boosters and Hall Athletic Parent’s Club.
Why are you running for this seat? Education has always
been a passion of mine. It is a top priority to see that all the
students of Hall High School get the best education possible,
making sure the students are getting what they need to
prepare them for the future.
What do you see as the top three issues? 1. First and
foremost, education. Making sure the classes the students
need are offered or finding a way to get that for them. We
also need to make sure the teachers have the resources
and technology needed to help the students be prepared
for the future. 2. Budget is also a top issue. With not ever
knowing if we will be getting state payments, we have to
prioritize to stay within our budget. 3. Building concerns
would be another issue. With the aging building, repairs and
maintenance can get quite costly. This issue needs to also be
a priority of the board.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? To work within
our budget and prioritize without having to raise taxes and to
do so with no repercussions to the education of the students.
The last thing any board wants to do is raise taxes.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? When voting
on the issues, I always put the education of all the students
first. The last four years on the board, we made changes
that increased the rigor and relevance of our curriculum. I
want to see that this continues. I am a life-long resident of
the Hall High School District and proud to be. I am the third
generation, and my children are the fourth generation, to go
to Hall High School. I have great passion for education and
Hall High School.
Princeton Mayor
(Vote for one)
Gary Hanna
Keith Cain*
* Incumbent
Princeton City Council
(Vote for two)
Tony Pease
Jerry Neumann
Angie Lucas
Joni Hunt*
Ray Swanson*
Joel Quiram
* Incumbent
Mayor
Gary Hanna
Keith Cain
Occupation: Retired on disability - former fire chief
for the city of Princeton.
Occupation: Manager of Princeton Redi-Mix. Coowner of Surroundings and Flowers by Julia.
Education: Graduated Princeton High School, attended classes at IVCC and the University of Illinois for jobrelated certificates.
Education: Graduate of LaMoille High School. One
year at LPO Junior College.
Experience relevant to the position you are seeking: I worked for the Princeton Fire Department for 29
years; have continued to serve on the Princeton Youth
Football League Board for 20-plus years; elected to the
Bureau County Board for 10 years; currently completing my fourth year on the Princeton High School Board
and have trained on the Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act.
Community involvement: I have been a youth sports
coach, public speaker — student driver programs, volunteer at a local retirement home, a member of the
Princeton Elks Lodge and a board member for In Home
Care VNA.
Why are you running for this seat? I retired in 2009
after 29 years of public service, and I miss helping people. I also believe I can offer the residents of Princeton
a choice.
What do you see as the top three issues? Lowering
the city debt; the need for term limits for council and
mayor; more transparency in city business.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? First and
foremost by working hard to lower the city’s current
debt (long-term obligations.) Too much debt causes
future money to be obligated to make payments. New
issues that arise cannot be addressed without borrowing more funds, raising taxes or increasing fees. We
need to prioritize current and future needs and plan for
them. The city must ensure all cost-saving measures
(citywide) have been explored prior to raising fees or
taxes.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? I am
running to offer the residents of Princeton a choice.
We can try something different or continue with business as usual. I will maintain regular office hours in the
mayor’s office and be available to the residents. Our
people have the right to a transparent government,
and I want to keep as much city business as public as
is possible. I spent 29 years helping people in this city
and want to continue being there for them.
Experience relevant to the position you are seeking: Two years as city commissioner. Twelve years as
mayor of Princeton. I have owned and managed my
own businesses for 45 years. I have experience working with our city manager and zoning officer to bring
two new businesses into the Princeton Tech Park in
2010.
Community involvement: Served on the Bureau
County Day Care Board. Past member of the Princeton Optimist Club. Presently a member of the Malden
Lions Club, Princeton Elks Club and Princeton Moose
Lodge. Involved in the Festival 56 fundraising committee. On the Bureau County Enterprise Board. Attend
and support local events for the Prairie Arts Center,
Freedom House, United Way, Red Cross and March of
Dimes. Active member of First Lutheran Church.
Why are you running for this seat? I would like to
continue to make Princeton a great place to live and
to assist in the continued growth of Princeton.
What do you see as the top three issues? Local
employment, retail development, open communication with the community.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? I will
continue to work with the city council and city manager to secure grants to benefit Princeton. I will be
fiscally responsible so Princeton can continue to prosper, both financially and economically.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? As
mayor, I’ll continue to do my best to make sure your
voice is heard. This is your town, and I want to continue to have the opportunity to speak for you and
make your wishes known. I’ll be fair. I’ll be honest. I’ll
keep the best interest of Princeton on the forefront, as
I help make decisions that will take us into the future.
Princeton City Council
Tony Pease
Occupation: Retired from Verizon; owner/operator
Pease’s Quality Air.
Education: Princeton High School; business classes at
IVCC; factory training HVAC Lennox Industries; factory
training Cummins/Onan; HVAC-related technical courses.
Experience relevant to the position you seeking:
Project overseer for building maintenance projects at
Verizon; owner of personal business; served various
positions on church board for 20-plus years.
Community involvement: Youth football coach in
past; high school sidelines past Promise keepers Church
organization; Sunday school superintendent; PBC Music
Camp coordinator for 10 years; organized Howard
Hoffman fundraiser; I usually prefer behind the scenes
things.
Why are you running for this seat? I am running
for this seat because I feel it is time to become more
involved in my city government rather than sit at home
and complain. I read in the papers how they are spending
money for this project and that project, yet I don’t see
why some things are needed at this time, while things are
tight economically. I want to see more transparency in
the city since it is all our money being spent. I have sat
at the meetings and gotten more information from the
newspaper than attending the meetings.
What are the top three issues? The first issue I see is
bringing industry back to Princeton; second promoting our
community as friendly and safe for all elderly and young
families alike bringing in more people; thirdly control
spending. Our city is far enough in debt; we need to get
spending under control.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? I am a
taxpayer as well, and I don’t like spending money we
don’t have. We need to look at what we spend and decide
if it is really needed or a luxury to have. I am open and
transparent and will be happy to answer any questions as
to why I vote the way I do on issues.
Why should voters cast their ballot for you? I am
transparent, conservative and never take something
that I do lightly. I commit to something when I do it,
not spreading myself too thin, not volunteering for too
many things at once. I will be running my business and
serving the city, not involving myself in so many things
that I can’t put forth the effort needed for something as
important as running this fine city.
Jerry Neumann
Occupation: Small business owner.
Education: Two years of community college credits.
Atomic Energy Commission, high security position — 3
years; American Telephone & Telegraph Co.; diverse
career, including customer service, trainer, supervisor,
industry consultant, project manager, sales manager,
director of marketing — 26 years; small business owner
—14 years; elected mayor of Manlius, Ill. — 4 years;
elected to the school board in Palos Heights, Ill., — 8
years (president 7 years); veteran- U.S. Marine Corps – 6
years.
Community involvement: I am the chairperson for the
Princeton Retail Development Group. It is comprised
of the director of the Chamber of Commerce, business
leaders, volunteers and city officials. Its mission is to find
and encourage new retailers to open their businesses in
Princeton and to assist our current retailers with retention
and expansion programs. We have held workshops and
seminars for existing businesses and created an easy to
use Web page of all available properties that are for sale in
Princeton. In 2011, we are working on providing a place
for people with a new business idea to obtain resources
and expert help to begin their business dream. More
details will follow later this year on this exciting concept.
I am an active member and volunteer for the Princeton
Chamber of Commerce. I manage and update the city Web
page for business properties that are for sale. I am the
chairperson of the Park Place Homeowners Association.
Why are you running for this seat? My decision to
run for the office of commissioner is based on my desire
to serve the people of Princeton. I want to apply my
professional experiences to the office of commissioner
and offer a new perspective to the day-to-day issues facing
the city. I take pride in being able to work with others,
communicate with the public and find solutions to tough
problems.
What do you see as the top three issues? 1. I would like
to see a permanent solution to the flooding problem that
faces many of the residents in Princeton. The city does
have a plan in the works. When elected, I will review the
plan, monitor its progress and be sure the city reaches a
long lasting solution. 2. Manage the budget and reduce the
debt. I am a fiscal conservative and know how important
it is to spend within your means. I want to be certain that
only key projects that offer the most benefit to the city
are given a high priority and considered for funding. 3.
I want to emphasize the importance of planning for the
future. We can’t think about budgeting for just the next
12 months. We need to create budgets that anticipate our
needs 3 to 5, even 7 years into the future. Planning ahead
pays dividends and reduces unplanned borrowing.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? I believe in
honesty, fairness and integrity. I know that as a public
official, I am accountable to the citizens of Princeton. I
promise to listen to all sides of an issue, and then make
sound decisions based on all the facts.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? The
city budget for 2011 will be approximately $24 million.
The mayor and his four commissioners will decide how
that money will be spent. Who do you want to manage
your money? I believe you want someone who is trained
in sound business practices, experienced as an elected
official and able to put the needs of the community
first and foremost. Elections should not be a popularity
contest. We need qualified people running our city. Let’s
be sure the right people are elected to the city council.
I will ask the tough questions and challenge the way
things were done in the past. We need new ideas and
someone with a strong commitment. If you wonder if I am
committed to serving the city of Princeton, let me just say
that I have attended every city council meeting and every
Industrial Development Commission meeting for the past
three years. I possess the business and leadership skills
to do the job. I know the issues. I am prepared to be your
next commissioner.
Angie Lucas
Occupation: Human resource manager, Ag View FS.
Education: Princeton High School (National Honor
Society), attended Illinois State University.
worked for the city of Princeton in the city clerk’s office
for eight years. I acquired a working knowledge of the city
administration and believe there are opportunities for
improvement. I have held management positions at local
firms. I am familiar with business operations.
Community involvement: I have been a member of
the Princeton Junior Women’s Club for over 15 years
including two terms as president. I was named the
Illinois State Outstanding Junior in 2008. I have been the
treasurer of the Princeton High School Booster Club for
three years. I am currently on the Board of Directors for
the Henry Boat Club and have been past commodore. I
have been president of the PTO at St. Louis School as well
as many other leadership roles in the community over the
past 25 years.
Why are you running for this seat? I have always been
interested in the betterment of this community. I feel that
I can make a contribution to city management. I believe
there are opportunities for efficiency. I want a role in
future success for the city.
What do you see as the top three issues? Shrinking
revenue; economic development; preserving or upgrading
city infrastructure.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? I will be
accessible by phone, e-mail and at meetings to respond
to the concerns of citizens. I will exercise informed
judgment in council decisions. I will oppose unnecessary
expenditures.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? I, too,
am a taxpayer, and I will bring a fresh pair of eyes to
the council decision-making process. My experiences
are relevant for this office, and I will use them in
the taxpayer’s interest. I will focus on continuous
improvement in the $24,000,000 operation of the city.
Joni Hunt
Occupation: My occupation is being city commissioner.
I chose to resign from my job as a kitchen designer at
R&R Woodworking to focus my attention on city business
and gain a thorough understanding of the police and fire
departments. I balance my commissioner seat with my
first occupation of being a mother to my three sons and a
wife to my husband.
Education: Attended Eureka College and graduated from
Metamora Township High School.
have held the office for the past two-plus years. Appointed
the first six months; elected for the past two years.
Community involvement: Chamber of Commerce/Retail
Development Group; Mobile Meals; Fortnightly Club; past
PES #115 master school board member – 6 years; past
Junior Woman’s Club – 4 years (Junior of the Year); past
Freedom House Auction, chairman.
Why are you running for this seat? I love Princeton!
I feel like being a city commissioner is the best way I
can serve my community. As a long-term resident of
Princeton, I know and appreciate the unique needs of our
community and think I can be a strong voice to advocate
for its citizens.
What do you see as the top 3 issues? Promoting our
Main Street and small business development; recruiting
large employers to Princeton; updating antiquated
infrastructure to meet the needs of the community.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? I will be
responsible to taxpayers by continuing to implement
cost-saving measures. In the past two-plus years, we
have maintained our current tax rate of $1 by cutting
the General Fund. We have combined departments and
offered early retirement without replacing employees.
We have 10 fewer employees than we did two years ago,
and we are still providing the same great services to our
community. We have cut budgets in all city departments.
We have saved the taxpayers over $500,000 in health
insurance costs by changing carriers three times in the
last three years in an attempt to manage costs. This is
a large undertaking for city staff and our unions, but we
work together as a team to benefit our city. We have
secured low-cost financing for our water infrastructure
projects with rates of 0 percent and 1.25 percent with
debt forgiveness at the end of the project for cost savings
of $1,000,000 for Phase I of our water project and
$6,000,000 savings for Phase II. We actively search for
grants to help fund projects and believe in leaving no
stone left unturned.
Why should voters cast their ballot for you? I would
appreciate the voters of Princeton casting their ballots
for my re-election, so I can continue to be part of “Team
Princeton” and keep the momentum going for future
growth. We have made good progress on several new
projects, including: 2 new businesses in the Tech Park, a
modified Main Street Streetscape, Greencroft Sewer Relief
Project, multiple new programs in the fire department,
and a Special Response Team in the police department,
and these are just to name a few! I am passionate about
Princeton and want to continue to work in order to
improve the quality of life for its residents. I believe my
positive attitude can help guide Princeton through these
difficult economic times.
Ray Swanson
Occupation: General manager for Fred Swanson
Construction.
Education: Attended Parkland College and received a
certificate in homebuilding and repair.
have currently held the position as commissioner over the
Department of Streets and Public Improvements for two
terms. Those departments include the Street Department,
Wastewater plant, Cemetery Department, and Sanitation
Department. I have had the opportunity to learn a lot
about these departments and continue to learn. I have
experience in business and management. I have managed
my family construction business for 10 years. My wife and
I also started Ooh La La Salon over four years ago. I am
professional, accountable, a good listener, and work well
with the public, which is necessary to serve and represent
the people. I consider this position a key part of “Team
Princeton.” I understand that when five opinions are in
the room, there is more than one way to accomplish goals.
I love to work and like to be busy. I would rather be a part
of solving problems than not doing anything.
Community involvement: I have participated in
numerous charities and fundraisers through the years in
the community.
Why are you running for this seat? I have a passion for
Princeton and am blessed to be born in this city. I want
Princeton to be the best it can be by keeping its historic
charm but with continued progression. It is motivational
to look at what we have accomplished and what we can
accomplish. Some accomplishments while I have served
on council include a new water tower, which allows for
growth. We created a TIF district, which has brought
in a new hotel. Started a streetscape and were able to
acquire and demolish a building on Main Street allowing
for additional parking that will be finished this year. Last
year we sold two properties in the Technology Park, which
brought in two new businesses. We started to work on the
wells in the Tech Park for the future water plant. I would
like the opportunity to continue serving on the council to
see projects continue and the completion of others. It is
a motivation to attract more opportunities, which allows
young adults an alternative life to moving away for jobs
in bigger cities. I like to know that I am able to help give
back to Princeton. I am fortunate for the numerous things
Princeton has given me.
What do you see as the top three issues? First, we can
always use more jobs on all levels including professional,
industrial, commercial and retail. In addition, I feel what
also goes along with this topic is maintaining and keeping
businesses and jobs we currently have here. To help
be proactive with this, we have developed a Tech Park,
which with three businesses in it currently will attract
more. In addition, with grant money, we will begin the
development of “The Logistics Center” on the north side
of the city. I feel the next big issue we have is we need
to continue Main Street growth. We gain new businesses
but lose others. We need to continue to promote and offer
incentives that can ignite a thriving Main Street district
again. I think the third big issue is we need to keep up
is our infrastructure, which can include many things.
Such as the water supply, electric supply, streets, sewers,
etc. We have been moving ahead with some big projects
directly related, and I feel we need to continue to keep up
on them so we do not have a broken city.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? I will
continue to work at maintaining what we have and
continue progression at a healthy approach that is in
the best interest of the city of Princeton. I support
maintaining and progression with some major projects our
city is moving ahead with, such as an off-site storm water
lagoon, a wastewater cannibal system, and a future water
plant. These projects are in need, and we have some very
low interest rate offerings, debt forgiveness and company’s
bids are low and competitive as they are eager for work
and sales. These projects are needed, have been hard
decisions, and will solve problems and save the city lots
of money. I will continue to make hard decisions for the
best interest of the city. I will continue to be a positive
leader and continue to look outside the box as we have
opportunities and problems arise.
Joel Quiram
Occupation: State Farm Insurance, Special Investigative
Unit.
Education: Graduate of Princeton High School and
Western Illinois University.
My day-to-day responsibilities with State Farm include
investigating, conducting research, completing evaluations
and participating in, or preparing for, negotiations. I’ve
been involved with these processes on a daily basis for the
past 25-plus years. I’m confident that my experience with
each of these attributes will be a positive benefit.
Community involvement: I’m a past member of
Princeton Jaycees and a current member of the Knights
of Columbus. I’ve been involved in various coaching
positions involving my son.
Why are you running for this seat? In 2007, our long
term debt was $6 million. In 2009, it was $16 million. In
2010, it was $20 million, and with our new water plant
facility, we’ll be in the neighborhood of $35 million. In
support of the loans leading to this escalation, the city’s
told us we need to borrow the money now because it’s
either free (0 percent interest) or it’s cheap (low interest
rates). On federal loans we’ve taken, we’ve been told a
percentage of our obligation qualifies for debt forgiveness.
Money is only free, however, if we don’t have to pay it
back, and the debt that’s forgiven on federal loans is
simply added to the federal deficit, and the deficit is paid
down by corporate, business and individual taxpayers;
what’s forgiven is paid one way or the other. Most of
the current spending, and the raising of rates, and the
addition of three fees reflected on our utility bills, have
come in the last four years. None of this, in my opinion,
is the result of long-term planning. In fact, in many cases,
there’s been little advance warning. And there’s been little
opportunity for public discussion and debate. I’d like to
see this change.
What do you see as the top three issues? 1. Spending.
I’m for long-term planning to better control our spending,
and for better management of our debt by addressing
projects in a timely fashion — especially in challenging
economic times. 2. Accountability. In 2007, the electric
department had $4.6 million in reserves to be used for
unexpected expenses and needed improvements. In 2009,
the reserves were all but gone; in fact, the department had
to borrow $2.4 million for needed improvements. There’s
been no public accounting regarding the management
of the reserves and whether they should have been the
source of payment for the $2.4 million improvement.
Currently, a project negatively affecting taxpayers is
our most recent electric rate increase, resulting from an
unexpected $1.5 million EPA mandate. This is exactly
what reserves are used for. 3. Prioritizing. Prioritize city
needs, not wants. I’m thankful for the businesses in our
tech park and the jobs they’ve created, but the city’s
development of the property, in my opinion, was not
something we needed to spend millions on. The same
for the commercial park. We need to focus on crumbling
storm sewers. We have brick streets that need attention.
We lack sidewalks, curbs and gutters in many areas
around town.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? I want to
help provide long term, clear and concise planning, to
control and manage our spending and debt, and to do it
transparently. Taxpayers have a right to know how their
tax dollars are being managed. A possible example of
responsible city spending: The city holds title to about 32
passenger cars and pick-ups, with a model year 2000 or
newer. The up-front money to pay for vehicles is budgeted
per department. It’s expensive. Is it viable for the city to
lease our vehicles? We’d make payments, but the costs
for a vehicle over three years would be significantly less
than had we bought the vehicle outright. Once phased in,
we wouldn’t have a vehicle in our fleet, at any given time,
more than three years old. Manufacturer’s warranties
would remain in effect during the lease period, and our
maintenance engineer would continue to maintain the
vehicles just as he does now. And leasing might allow us to
go green with hybrids when it makes sense. I don’t know
if this will work for us or even if it’s possible, but I think
the city should look into it. It could save the city a lot of
money long-term.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? I want
to help contribute to an atmosphere of thinking outside
the box; developing creative ideas that are cost effective,
which will positively affect the future governing of our
city. Two examples: Princeton High School’s students
require 20 service hours to graduate. The city could
partner with the school to provide an avenue to help
students reach this goal via community service. Students
could help by keeping our city parks and Main Street
trash free. It’ll help free up city employees who can then
concentrate on their core job responsibilities. I’d like the
city to explore Home Rule as an alternative to our present
Non-Home Rule status. Passing a Home Rule referendum
would allow us to plot our future to what makes since
for Princeton without the restrictions imposed on us by
Illinois State Statute. With Home Rule powers, we can
take advantage of I-80 traffic. We can create a system
where Home Rule returns positive financial benefits to
our residents by concentrating on establishing revenue
sources that are focused primarily on non-residents. This
would help relieve mounting financial pressures placed by
the city on its residents while, at the same time, increase
revenue to our General Fund.
Why should voters cast their ballot for you? I am
committed to Princeton and want to continue leading
Princeton in a positive progressive direction. I have been
dedicated to the position and work well with the citizens
and employees of this city. I am not afraid of making
decisions that are keeping Princeton moving forward. I
want Princeton to be an opportunity for all generations
including the future ones who will call it home. I would
like the opportunity to continue serving Team Princeton.
Princeton Elementary School Board
(Vote for three)
Cynthia De Clue
Stephen Bouslog*
Mark Frank
J.P. Aley*
Peter Mangold
* Incumbent
Princeton High School Board
(Vote for one to serve unexpired two-year term)
Colleen Sailer*
Anne Click
(Vote for three to serve four-year terms)
Egan Hicks
Al Taylor
Chris Arndt
Terry O’Neil
Gary Coates*
Stephanie Van Ordstrand
Princeton Elementary
Cynthia DeClue
Occupation: Dairy/frozen sales associate.
Education: Normal Community High School graduate;
IVCC criminal justice graduate; one year Western Illinois
University, minor in sociology.
Attended Princeton Police Department Academy program; attended the Freedom House program domestic and
abuse; interned through LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam counties
programs; was an advocate for a young lady coming out of
the juvenile detention system and helped in changing her
life choices.
Community involvement: Children Miracle Network
through work; give to United Way; read books for school
children; help volunteer and raise funds for after-school
program.
Why are you running for this seat? To be more involved
within the community and the future of kids growing up
in today’s world to get an education.
What do you see as the top three issues? Where budgets need to be fulfilled or cut; why sports or music should
not be cut; what’s best for the children to learn and make
sure they have help if needed in their learning.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? Working
to see children get the education they need and deserve.
Hoping to help if situations arise, such as suicide programs
and abuse programs. After-school programs.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? I may be
able to make a difference for their children, and I’m willing to listen to problems of parents and presenting ideas
to the school board when and where help is needed for
budgets of education.
Steve Bouslog
Occupation: SRVP-Investment sales manager and client
advisor, Citizens First National Bank of Princeton.
Education: A. Bachelor’s degree in political science,
Western Illinois University 1973; B. Master’s degree,
business administration in finance, Northern Illinois
University, 1995; C. FINRA registrations 7, 24, 63, 66;
D. Illinois Life, Health, and Long-Term Care license; E.
Illinois Real Estate Broker license.
past one year as president and local fundraising co-chair
for three years; B. Member of the Princeton Rotary Club
– 17 years and served on various committees; C. Current
board member of the Princeton Community Foundation;
D. Past board member of the Zearing Child Enrichment
Center (formerly, the Bureau County Day Care Center);
E. Member of the Princeton Elks Lodge; and F. Active
Member of St. Louis Church.
Why are you running for this seat? After 16 years,
I have gained a tremendous amount of experience and
knowledge regarding the workings of our elementary district, its finances, and challenges. There are several issues
I would like to see the board accomplish in the years
ahead: 1. Continued strides toward financial stability; 2.
Long-term strategic planning including a comprehensive
building use plan; 3. Continued discussions with neighboring districts regarding consolidation; and 4. Continued
development of our curriculum to give our students the
best tools available to be successful in a rapidly changing
world.
What do you see as the top three issues? A. Efficient
use of the district’s resources; B. Continued development
of the curriculum; C. Long-term strategic planning.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? The taxpayers elect us as board members to be their stewards of the
district’s assets, and to educate our children as best we
can with the resources we have. Along with my fellow
board members over the years, we have used our resources wisely. But, we have many inefficiencies as well. I will
always strive to push the district to be frugal with our dollars; hire the best teachers available, and put coursework
in front of our children that will challenge them for the
future.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? I would
hope the voters will examine my track record over the
past 16 years. I have the experience necessary to assist
the district with the many challenges ahead, particularly
in the area of finance. My record is one of honesty, openness, experience, dedication and a genuine interest and
commitment to public education.
Mark Frank
Occupation: Sales representative for Midwest Bus Sales
Inc.
Education: Graduate of Princeton Elementary and
Princeton High School.
am concluding my fourth term (16 years) on the elementary district board, serving 14 years as president and two
years as vice president. I have served on a superintendent
search team with the Illinois Association of School Boards
for a neighboring district.
I have served on three boards: Princeton Elks, 10 years;
First Christian Church, eight years; and Bureau County
Senior Center, two years. I have been chairman of the
Elks and church boards and current president of the
Senior Center Board.
Community involvement: A. Youth Service Bureau of
the Illinois Valley Foundation Board for two years, this
Community involvement: Life member of First Christian
Church, 23-year member of the Princeton Elks Lodge,
member Bureau County Senior Center Board, past member of the Princeton Rotary.
Why are you running for this seat? I work with other
districts and can bring in some of their ideas, and I want
to be a part of a team that helps our students be the best
they can in life.
What do you see as the top three issues? Budget vs.
income; finding new revenue without raising taxes; keeping our classrooms up with technology.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? I will work
with administration to find new sources of revenue and
make sure we are getting the best value for the dollars
spent.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? My job
now is to work with districts, so I can bring some ideas in
from them. I want to see PES as a place parents want their
children to attend.
J.P. Aley
Occupation: Business owner.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in politics and government
— North Park University, Chicago, (1998).
As a business owner, there are many relevant experiences
that have assisted me in my short time on the school
board.
Community involvement: Princeton Elementary School
Board, Princeton Elementary PTO, Princeton Chamber
of Commerce member, served as assistant coach for girls‘
tennis at PHS, served as coach and corporate sponsor for
Princeton Youth Soccer League, served as a leader for
youth group at the Evangelical Covenant Church, and also
do IT consulting for the Evangelical Covenant Church.
Why are you running for this seat? I had the benefit of
a wonderful public education during my formative years,
and I feel as though we have a responsibility to take any
actions necessary to do the same for today’s children,
too. Whether through parenting, community leadership or
some other means, I believe we all have a vested interest,
and responsibility to provide the best education possible
for our children. As a parent with children currently in
the Princeton Elementary School system and as a current board member, I have seen first-hand, the level of
dedication that all of our educators have to enriching our
children. Whether it be through serving again as a school
board member, or some other means, I look forward to
doing whatever I can to support them.
What do you see as the top three issues? 1. Finances.
The issue of funds, or lack thereof, has been well-documented. This is not a problem unique to Princeton. As a
current member of the board, I feel as though we have
tried extremely hard to make ends meet without sacrificing the quality of education. We can still do more, and
there are certain to be more challenges in the future. I
look forward to continuing the work we have started. 2.
Compensation. Connected with finances is the compensation of our educators. Public educators, in my opinion,
are not paid enough, based on the importance of the work
they do, each and every day. When I observe educators
taking money out of their own pockets to help pay for
items such as classroom supplies, I know we must work
harder to help support them. They are teaching our future
leaders — few things are more important. 3. Facilities/
Equipment. Education isn’t just about textbooks in this
day and age. The quality of our equipment, facilities, and
technology plays a large role in the education of our children. I hope to continue to aid in the improvement of our
schools and their equipment.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers?
“Transparency” is a word commonly used today, in an era
where there is great distrust in our government. And while
I don’t believe there is a high level of distrust in Princeton,
now more than ever, people are sincerely concerned about
how monies are being spent. The Princeton Elementary
School Board strives to be as transparent as possible and
will continue to do so. Our meetings are open to the public, and I would encourage anybody who is able to attend a
meeting. We are all committed to making the best possible
decisions for the taxpayers, and just as importantly, their
children. I believe I can speak for every board member, in
saying that we take this responsibility very seriously.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? I feel
very fortunate to have had the opportunity to serve on the
Princeton Elementary School Board. Often times, in elections of any size, too much focus is given to “Who won,”
“Who lost,” etc. ... And while I hope to be re-elected to
the board, the most important issue at stake is our children. The coming months will be filled with challenges,
and potentially difficult decisions. Speaking as a parent
of children currently in the system, I am very concerned
about the education of my own children, and the education of all children within the district. I feel as though I
am qualified to continue in my school board position and
hope to be given the honor of serving again. No matter
what the outcome of the election is, I hope that everybody
will exercise their right to vote, and use this opportunity
to get involved in the education of our children. This election isn’t about the candidates; it’s about our future. And
that is something we all have a stake in!
Peter Mangold
Occupation: Insurance producer for Princeton
Insurance Group.
Education: Studied marketing at Northern Illinois
University.
I have served on the LaSalle and Bureau County Easter
Seals Board for the last six years with the last two years
being board president. On this board we deal with many
of the same funding issues with the state, and there is also
an overlap in most of our funding and accreditation.
Community involvement: LaSalle and Bureau County
Easter Seals Board member, volunteer For Ottawa Ducks
Unlimited Chapter, coached T-ball in Princeton, member
of Princeton Rotary, member of Princeton Elks, participated as a table host for the Boy Scouts Founders Day
Breakfast.
Why are you running for this seat? I am running for
the seat on the board as I feel we have a very strong and
above average school district, and I want to be involved
to make sure we maintain that level of excellence. I also
feel that in the tough economy which we have been in
for awhile now, there are tough decisions that need to be
made that will affect the future of the school district and
the children that attend it.
What do you see as the top three issues? State funding,
quality of education, and evolving with the times.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? I will make
sound decisions for the taxpayers based off of sound business principles and common sense.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? I have
one son in the school district now, and two more that will
be starting over the next couple of years. I want to make
sure my children and the other taxpayers’ children get the
same quality education base at the lower levels that I was
able to have as a child.
Princeton High School
Colleen Sailer
Occupation: CEO of In-Home Care VNA/registered nurse.
Education: Associate’s degree nursing/Prairie State
College, bachelor’s degree of nursing/University of Illinois at
Chicago, and Illinois Public Health Leadership Institute.
I have served the past 15 months on the Princeton High
School Board of Education. I have worked with the Bureau
County Board of Health and the board of directors for
In-Home Care VNA. I will carry that experience with me
to the new board. My occupation as a director, five years
of community college teaching and my commitment to
education will allow me to bring the insight needed to the
Princeton High School Board of Education.
Community involvement: I am a member of the Princeton
Rotary Club serving as chairperson for the Community
Service Committee, chairperson for the Council of
Community Services, current Princeton High School Board
member, St. Louis CCW, past president of St. Louis School
PTO, and past secretary of Princeton High School Booster
Club.
Why are you running for this seat? I am running for the
board of education seat to serve Princeton High School and
the community in appreciation for the quality education my
three children have received. In addition, I strongly believe
in the education of our youth, as they are our future. I want
to ensure the students of Princeton High School receive the
best education possible and gain the knowledge they need to
be successful in life wherever that may lead them.
What do you see as the top three issues? • Continuing
to provide quality curriculum, control operating expenses,
and maintain the facilities in today’s economic climate. •
Meeting the goals of No Child Left Behind and the everincreasing demands of federal or state regulations. •
Balancing the declining enrollment and its impact on state
funding with increased academic demands.
How will you be responsible to the taxpayers? Fiscal
responsibility is more important today than ever before.
My occupation has given me the experience of balancing
budgets, approving expenditures, payment of obligations
and responsibility for audits. I take the taxpayers’ concerns
seriously and promise to be a good financial steward of the
taxpayers’ money.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? When
I applied for the vacant board seat I knew there were
challenges to meet. I felt I could best serve by drawing
on my business and teaching experience to meet those
challenges. In the past school year, Princeton High School
has accomplished many achievements, transitioning from
4 block to 8 block, increasing student achievement (16
percent increase in math scores), and developing programs
to help with cultural awareness and leadership skills. All
this hard work has paid off for the students, staff and
administration by being named to the Illinois 2010 Honor
Roll by the Illinois State Board of Education, one of only 18
schools given this academic honor. It is my sincere desire to
be a part of the continued success of Princeton High School.
I respectfully ask the voters of the district to elect me to
Princeton High School Board of Education for a two-year
term. My current board experience will allow me to work
with the other board members and guide us to meet any
future challenges. I look forward to serving and will continue
to work hard for our district.
Anne M. Click
Occupation: Accounting/customer service manager.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Ferris State
University; bachelor’s degree in computer science, Ferris
State University.
Experience relevant to the position seeking: Homestead
Festival Steering Committee; president, Logan Jr. High Pride
Club; Girls Scouts USA – troop leader; service unit manager,
Princeton.
Community involvement: Princeton High School
concession volunteer; volunteer — First Presbyterian Health
and Wellness Clinic silent auction; St. Louis Church cantor;
Bureau County Chorus member; St. Louis Church annual
picnic organizer.
Why are you running for this seat? I have had one child
graduate from Princeton High School and another child
that is currently a junior. This is now a good time for me
to get involved in my child’s education and the education
of all our children. I firmly believe that Princeton High
School can advance to the prominence of being one of the
best secondary institutions in the state of Illinois. I am
willing to work diligently, with faculty and administration,
to accomplish this goal and provide our community with
an educational facility that will boost the positive image
of Princeton. I will dedicate my time to meeting federal
AYP standards and furnish our students with superior
qualifications for transition on to the next level, and give
them the best tools for the informed choices they will have
to make, whether it is college or career.
What do you see as the top three issues? First and
foremost is the well being of our students, and the quality
of educational preparation to meet their future needs.
Meeting the federally-mandated Adequate Yearly Progress is
paramount to reaching these needs, and giving them every
advantage to succeed in the real world. In conjunction with
quality educational preparation is the need for textbooks.
There are a number of classes that do not permit the
students to take home textbooks because there are simply
not enough texts for every student. We have to give every
child the opportunity to complete homework at home
with the tools needed and required. All students work and
learn at varying degrees of time spent. Making sure the
information is readily available, at all times, promotes their
ability to learn at a comfortable pace yet maintain control
of their schedule. Lastly, we need to hear the voices of our
students. We have intelligent, motivated, and well mannered
students in our system, and their voices need to be heard.
Since they have direct knowledge of day to day activities at
Princeton High School, who better to enlist thoughts and
ideas for what is best for their future, and the future of those
coming up through our elementary system?
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? I have the
fiscal responsibility to taxpayers to make decisions for
Princeton High School based on anticipated revenues from
the state of Illinois, and property taxes accessed on District
500 taxpayers. All of us as taxpayers need to know, and
want to know, that our tax dollars are being used wisely,
responsibly and for the benefit of our children and their
academic success. I also have the moral responsibility to
make decisions based on what is best for our high school,
and the community as a whole. The future of our community
rests upon the advancement of our children, preparing them
to be the most qualified individuals our educational system
can produce.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? I believe
in accountability! Faculty and administration should be
accountable to the school board, parents of students and
taxpayers. The school board should be accountable to
the parents and taxpayers. Parents and taxpayers have
an excellent opportunity to participate in the educational
process of their children by attending the school board
meetings, and I want to assure parents and taxpayers their
input will be recognized at all board meetings.
Egan Hicks
Occupation: Principal, Bureau County Special Schools
Education: Bachelor’s degree in special education,
master’s degree in educational administration.
Experience relevant to the position seeking: I am
currently the principal at Bureau County Special Schools. I
am a certified instructor in nonviolent crisis intervention; I
have received training in school security and have lobbied
legislatures for increased special education funding. I started
the B.E.S.T. Program 11-1/2 years ago. I am also a current
member of Princeton District #115 Board of Education.
Community involvement: I have coached many years
in PYSL soccer and also youth basketball. I attend Christ
Community Church.
Why are you running for this seat? I feel I can help make
a difference at PHS. The faculty is one of the best in the
area, but yet, many community members are not happy
with the overall atmosphere at PHS. I feel openness and
transparency would greatly assist. Community perception is
very important.
What do you see as the top three issues? 1. Articulation
with PES #115 and Malden. If it is not feasible to
consolidate, we still need to operate more like a unit district.
There are some duplicate positions that can be consolidated
for better communication and cost savings. Staff from all
three districts need to work together. Remember — the
students at PHS are not just PHS students, but students of
PHS, PES and Malden. We all have a hand in educating them.
2. Finance. As I mentioned, I believe we can save significant
money by combining some positions in-house or with PES
#115. This could save both districts money. 3. Community
engagement/transparency. I stand by my statement that we
have a tremendous faculty, yet, the community perception
is very low. This is an important aspect that gets overlooked
many times. I want the community to be proud of our
school, faculty and administration. This will also translate to
better school spirit, higher morale and increased community
involvement. I also believe in open dialogue in board
meetings. I don’t believe in long closed sessions or many
board committees.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? I believe that
my voting record on the PES #115 board speaks for itself.
When I make a decision, I consider students first, then I look
at the impact on the taxpayer. I have voted “no” on issues
that I did not think were good for the taxpayers. I am not
afraid to be in the minority on the board during a discussion.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? I am openminded and would look at all aspects in decisions brought
to the board. I have experience working in schools at the
building and district level. I believe schools need to be
accountable for not only student learning but also providing
an emotionally safe learning environment. I believe that with
my professional experience, I can help PHS #500 become
more efficient in providing their education programs. I have
lobbied General Assembly members for increased special
education funding, and I believe that schools should provide
the best care, welfare, safety and security for students and
staff.
Al Taylor
Occupation: Owner/president of Elite Landscape Inc.
Education: Princeton Elementary and High School Danville Community College plus continuing education
courses for certifications.
Working with clients/customers for over 30 years. Having
served as commissioner for the city of Princeton. Former
Princeton Park District commissioner/president. Those
experiences offer conflict resolution skills, listening skills,
managing budgets, ability to work with others. Plus the
basics skills of life from growing up within a family of 11
children.
Community involvement: Numerous church committees,
Salvation Army volunteer bell ringer, Princeton Park
District, city of Princeton commissioner, along with various
committees of the city of Princeton. Auction donor for
numerous area fundraisers - both private and charitable.
Why are you running for this seat: I believe in giving back
to the community. It is our responsibility to do what we can
to help others when and where we can. I strongly feel that I
can help to lead by listening to others, cooperating and using
common sense.
What do you see as the top three issues? Create a positive
environment for students and staff — maintain positive
traditions. Prepare students for their next phase of life —
college or working force in the job market — to have the
skills to move forward. For PHS to work together with the
community in sharing services and opportunities.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? Encourage
and embrace development. Use common sense in decision
making. Be open to conversation with the taxpayers. Fully
utilizing the existing resources.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? I will work
to keep the PHS levy as low as possible without sacrificing
safety and education. I work well with others, and I have a
desire to serve others, and good listening skills. Plus I always
wish to leave an organization better when I leave than when
I arrived. I offer a positive attitude for positive results.
Chris Arndt
Occupation: Homemaker.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Barry University,
Miami Shores, Fla.; wound specialist certification, Cleveland
Clinics Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio.
1. Past chair, University of Illinois Extension Council,
developed with the county director strategic plans for
programs and delivery of those programs. Local budget
management was crucial to the continuation of programs.
Co-founder of FAIM — sought funding; budget development
team; marketing team. 2. Families & Amputees In Motion
(FAIM) is incorporated by the state of Illinois as a not-forprofit organization and is staffed by volunteers. This group
originated in 1979 for the purpose of providing support and
information to children and adults who have experienced
the loss of limb through accident, disease, or deficiency at
birth. 3. Medical clinic staff — lead nurse at a medical clinic
in Pearlington, Miss., shortly after Hurricane Katrina. With
the staff physician, coordinated the delivery of services with
limited resources seven days a week. Communicated with
other support agencies including FEMA, MEMA and Red
Cross.
Community involvement: Present — U of I Extension
Council member, co-coordinator of the Bureau-LaSalle
Tea Party, Arispie Precinct committeeman. Past — Girl
Scout leader, started the 4-H Cloverbud program in Bureau
County, St. Louis PTO Board, St. Louis youth group
co-coordinator, educational workshop speaker for Illinois
Critical Access Hospital Network.
Why are you running for this seat? The goal is always
to give our students the best education while being fiscally
responsible to the taxpayers. With the state of Illinois in
the fiscal crisis that it is in, it will become more incumbent
upon the local government agencies to balance their
budgets. With decreased revenue streams from the state,
cost containment will need to be the one of the priorities
for this school district. Measures must be taken to rein
in the costs or taxes must be raised. As a business model
that must have a balanced budget, the school board must
look at their revenue to costs and find fiscally responsible
answers for the taxpayers. Cost containment comes back to
education in an organization or business. Better educational
practices, taxpayers’ knowledge of the issues and increased
communication leads to a better output. Output is an
educationally well-rounded individual that graduates from
Princeton High School and becomes a productive member of
society.
What do you see as the top three issues? • Balance budget
with decreasing revenue stream. • Increase transparency of
taxpayers’ money. • Examination of best teaching practices
to increase student scores — Input work to output.
Terry O’Neil
Occupation: Community college law professor, Joliet
Junior College, Illinois licensed attorney.
Education: Bachelor’s degree from Lewis University;
master’s degree in education, Northern Illinois; Juris Doctor
from Northern Illinois Law School.
Business owner — agricultural land, Darby Mini Storage,
Tiskilwa; law professor — Joliet Junior College, high school
teacher — honors English, Downers Grove North High
School; guidance counselor — Downers Grove North High
School, school board member and vice president Lincoln
Way High School, New Lenox; school board member —
Princeton Elementary District; and currently law professor
at Joliet Junior College.
Community involvement: Princeton Elementary School
Board member — 2004 to the present; Princeton Youth
Soccer coach (PYSL), 8 years.
Why are you running for this seat? PHS is an excellent
school with an excellent tradition but has great potential
to improve. I would like the opportunity to help provide
direction. My wife, Dianna, and I have a daughter who is a
freshman student at PHS, so my participation would be most
meaningful.
What do you see as the top three issues? Financial
issues face our schools and the community today in ways
unprecedented. The state of Illinois has not provided funds
to the schools as required by law. The state payments to the
schools that have been made are chronically late in arriving.
This circumstance has a highly detrimental effect upon
the preparation of sound and predictable budgets. Local
taxpayers, consequently, have been the only consistent
source of funds for the schools. Their contribution has
been absolutely vital to our ability to carry on. They need
to be protected from further tax increases. An improved
relationship with the community and the elementary
schools needs to be rekindled, and the relationship between
the school board itself and the community stands to be
improved as well. The school board must begin to have a
more active curiosity about governance. Good government
is guided by the hands of leaders. Leaders differ from
managers. Leaders have the confidence to listen and learn
from the ideas of others. They are open-minded and have
a vision of the future. They possess the requisite skills to
implement change.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? Local
taxpayers have consistently and generously provided for
the schools. They cannot afford to take on additional tax
increases. It is imperative that the school board protects
their interests. I will make prudent choices to hold down
costs without compromising quality education.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? I am asking
for your vote. I have been employed in and served as a board
member in excellent school districts from elementary school
to high school level and beyond. I know what constitutes a
superior educational environment. I fully understand the
expectations as students transition beyond high school,
as the academic bar continues to rise. I would greatly
appreciate your vote.
Gary Coates
Occupation: Retired PHS school teacher and owner of a
roofing company.
Education: Bachelor’s degree from Illinois Wesleyan
University, master’s degree from University of Illinois.
Currently serving on the PHS Board, past teaching
experience in the district and parent of two children who
graduated from PHS.
Community involvement: Past president and current
council member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, member
of St. Matthew’s Lutheran church choir, member of the
Owen Lovejoy Homestead Board of Trustees, member of
the Princeton Tourism Committee, Junior Achievement
volunteer teacher at Reagan Middle School.
Why are you running for this seat? I have a life-long
interest in public education and a desire for Princeton High
School to continue to meet the educational demands of our
students.
What do you see as the top three issues? 1. Continue to
meet the financial needs of our district without a need for a
referendum. 2. Continue to provide the varied curriculum
now offered and retain the excellent staff we have. 3.
Evaluate the 8-block system and its effectiveness.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? I believe we
can continue to provide the many opportunities our students
enjoy without the need for a referendum.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? With the
possibility of four new members on the next board, I can
offer stability plus my overall experience with Princeton
High School. My only agenda is that Princeton High School
continue to strive to provide the best education possible
within our means.
Stephanie VanOrdstrand
Occupation: Previously employed as personal assistant
to president of IBD Consulting, the North American sales
office of Kirsch Pharma GMBH, a raw material supplier for
pharmaceutical industries.
Education: Princeton High School, IVCC, Bradley
University — bachelor’s degree in biology; St. Joseph
Hospital — medical technology program, ASCP certified.
Galva Public Library Board of Trustees, Galva School
District #224 Board of Education, Princeton Public Library
Board of Trustees.
Community involvement: Princeton Public Library Board
of Trustees, secretary; PPL Capital Campaign, chairman;
Friends of the Library; Friends in Council; P.E.O.; Prairie
Arts Center; PHS Parents Prom Committee.
Why are you running for this seat? For a board to be
effective, it needs to consider fiscal oversight of the district
balanced with academic integrity, as well as representing
the expectations of the community. I strongly believe that
anyone who believes in this purpose has a responsibility to
actively participate in the process.
What do you see as the top three issues? The most
important issue that we face as a board is to ensure the best
education and educational experience that we are able to
provide with the resources available; not only within our
district but also outside of it. Princeton High School is the
stepping stone to the world for our students, and in order
for them to be successful, we need to be able to access both
financial and cultural resources. Furthermore, we need
to have a proactive board that, at board meetings, openly
discusses the concerns facing our district. The board should
continue to challenge the administration to seek out and
adopt ideas to address those issues. Finally, it is long past
time for the two school districts to work together. I believe
that the boards should have joint meetings twice a year, in
order to discuss common concerns and work cooperatively
together to solve them.
How will you be responsible to taxpayers? As the
amount of money given to schools decreases and the costs
associated with operating a school increase, the board
and administration must constantly look at many factors;
including curriculum, schedule and extracurriculars
available to students in order to determine if they meet
the school’s mission statement in the most fiscally
responsible manner. There are always important financial
considerations, but ultimately, our job as a community is
to educate the next generation so that when they leave
Princeton High School, they will be able to successfully
move on to the next stage of education, whether that be
a college, a trade school, the work force or the military.
The board’s greatest responsibility to the taxpayers of the
district is to educate our children to the best of our ability,
while balancing the cost of that education. With a strong,
successful school district, we have a better community.
Why should voters cast their ballots for you? I have
always been involved in the education of my children
because it is one of the most important things that parents
can do for their children. Because of this belief, I have taken
an active role in providing additional support to the schools
my daughters have attended throughout their educational
process. Additionally, I have served on several boards and
understand how an effective board operates. To me, this
means understanding that there is a time for discussion and
a time for compromise in order to move forward. I will try
as a board member to ask the tough questions, research the
issues from all angles, make fiscally responsible decisions,
and voice citizens’ concerns at the board meetings.
Remember to Vote
on Tuesday, April 5
12 • Bureau County Specimen Ballot • Thursday, March 24, 2011
SPECIMEN BALLOT
BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS
CONSOLIDATED ELECTION
APRIL 5, 2011
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TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2011.
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MUNICIPAL
VILLAGE OF BUREAU
FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE
(VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN THREE)
ROBERT DALE DORMAN, SR. INDEPENDENT
PAUL A. LENHAUSEN INDEPENDENT
RAY E. HAFLEY INDEPENDENT
MARGARET A. JASKOWIAK INDEPENDENT
JAMES R. ERWIN INDEPENDENT
VILLAGE OF CHERRY
KAMALA S. HIERONYMUS, COUNTY CLERK
MUNICIPAL
CITY OF PRINCETON
FOR MAYOR
(VOTE FOR ONE)
GARY A. HANNA
KEITH L. CAIN
FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE
JAMES A. MALONEY INDEPENDENT
JOSEPH STEFKO INDEPENDENT
RONALD W. HOSCHEID INDEPENDENT
JAMES HOSCHEID INDEPENDENT
VILLAGE OF DALZELL
FOR CITY COMMISSIONER
(VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN TWO)
TONY ALAN PEASE
JERRY NEUMANN
ANGIE LUCAS
JONI L. HUNT
RAY SWANSON
JOEL QUIRAM
FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE
RANDOLPH A. BERNABEI INDEPENDENT
GARY LEE ORLANDI INDEPENDENT
SEAN H. THOMPSON INDEPENDENT
VILLAGE OF DE PUE
FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE
TERRY R. LIBBY INDEPENDENT
CITY OF SPRING VALLEY
FOR ALDERMAN
WARD ONE
(VOTE FOR ONE)
DANIEL J. McFADDEN INDEPENDENT
RICHARD C. RUVA INDEPENDENT
FOR ALDERMAN
WARD TWO
(VOTE FOR ONE)
DANIEL J. HOFFERT INDEPENDENT
ROGER L. HARRISON INDEPENDENT
VILLAGE OF DOVER
FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE
DAVID R. BIDDIX INDEPENDENT
DAVID J. MANAHAN INDEPENDENT
JANE A. MILLER INDEPENDENT
VILLAGE OF HOLLOWAYVILLE
THOMAS NESTI INDEPENDENT
FRED WEST INDEPENDENT
FOR ALDERMAN
WARD THREE
(VOTE FOR ONE)
JOHN "JACK" NARCZEWSKI INDEPENDENT
ROGER PERKINS INDEPENDENT
GERALD STANK INDEPENDENT
FOR ALDERMAN
WARD FOUR
(VOTE FOR ONE)
JAMES J. TALIANO, SR. INDEPENDENT
VILLAGE OF ANNAWAN
FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE
JOHN RICO INDEPENDENT
FOR VILLAGE CLERK
(VOTE FOR ONE)
LISA HOFFERT INDEPENDENT
FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE
VIRGINIA JESIOLOWSKI INDEPENDENT
JAMES CISSELL INDEPENDENT
MARK HOFFERT INDEPENDENT
VILLAGE OF LADD
FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE
JAMES MANNING INDEPENDENT
HEATHER McCUTCHEON INDEPENDENT
MICHAEL J. URBANOWSKI INDEPENDENT
Write-In
VILLAGE OF LA MOILLE
BILL "BOO" GUSTAFSON INDEPENDENT
FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE
VILLAGE OF ARLINGTON
FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE
JOHN HILD INDEPENDENT
NICHOLAS LAWRENCE INDEPENDENT
DANIEL NEIDETCHER INDEPENDENT
VILLAGE OF BUDA
FOR MAYOR
(VOTE FOR ONE)
JEFF BITTING
BOB LONGMIRE
FOR VILLAGE COMMISSIONER
ROBERT DECKER
DON BORNSHEUER
DENNIS BENSON
Write-In
Write-In
Write-In
Write-In
VILLAGE OF MALDEN
FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE
(For a 4-year term)
DOUGLAS G. PHILLIPS INDEPENDENT
MARK G. SONDGEROTH INDEPENDENT
DAWNA LYNN TODD INDEPENDENT
FRANK TODD INDEPENDENT
ROBERT SMITH INDEPENDENT
FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE
(For an unexpired 2-year term)
(VOTE FOR ONE)
BRIAN JOINER INDEPENDENT
MUNICIPAL
VILLAGE OF MANLIUS
FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE
(For a 4-year term)
DARRELL R. ANDERSON PEOPLES
TRISHA L. JOHNSON PEOPLES
JOSEPH G. HUNT PEOPLES
FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE
(VOTE FOR ONE)
DONNA ERICSON PEOPLES
VILLAGE OF MINERAL
FOR VILLAGE CLERK
(VOTE FOR ONE)
SUSAN McCAULEY INDEPENDENT
FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE
ROBERT LYON INDEPENDENT
RODNEY JACKSON INDEPENDENT
VILLAGE OF NEPONSET
FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE
(For a 4-year term)
WAYNE GERROND INDEPENDENT
JOHN PRATT INDEPENDENT
EUGENE COSTIN INDEPENDENT
AMANDA MUELLER INDEPENDENT
FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE
BARB JANNIE INDEPENDENT
KEN SNYDER INDEPENDENT
VILLAGE OF NEW BEDFORD
FOR VILLAGE PRESIDENT
(VOTE FOR ONE)
THOMAS R. SLOCK PEOPLES
FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE
CAROL A. PENDGRAFT PEOPLES
WILLARD A. JENSEN III PEOPLES
GLENDALE FUHR PEOPLES
VILLAGE OF OHIO
FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE
DAVID KUEBEL INDEPENDENT
RAMONA BYERS INDEPENDENT
JAMES J. ANDERSON INDEPENDENT
VILLAGE OF SEATONVILLE
(VOTE FOR ONE)
WILLIAM HEITZ INDEPENDENT
FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE
GEORGE E. WOOD INDEPENDENT
ZACHARY T. PLYM INDEPENDENT
JOHN W. ZIEL INDEPENDENT
VILLAGE OF SHEFFIELD
FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE
WESLEY L. BARRON INDEPENDENT
CHESTER L. FRITZ INDEPENDENT
JOANN BERTETTO INDEPENDENT
KEITH VANDER MEERSCH INDEPENDENT
MARY ANN CERNOVICH INDEPENDENT
VILLAGE OF TISKILWA
FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE
(For a 4-year term)
GENE E. GUSTAFSON INDEPENDENT
DAVID WRIGHT INDEPENDENT
LONNIE L. NORA INDEPENDENT
ERIC PAULL INDEPENDENT
MUNICIPAL
VILLAGE OF TISKILWA
FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE
(VOTE FOR ONE)
No Candidate
VILLAGE OF WALNUT
(VOTE FOR ONE)
DENNIS L. GROBE INDEPENDENT
ROBERT BRASEN INDEPENDENT
FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE
DUANE L. CHRISTENSEN INDEPENDENT
BILL JAMISON INDEPENDENT
TERRY K. GLAUDEL INDEPENDENT
DEBBIE GLASER QUINN INDEPENDENT
VILLAGE OF WYANET
FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE
(For a 4-year term)
THOMAS E. SMITH INDEPENDENT
RICK REDIGER INDEPENDENT
Write-In
Thursday, March 24, 2011 • Bureau County Specimen Ballot • 13
LIBRARY
OHIO PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
FOR LIBRARY TRUSTEE
(VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN FOUR)
TRACI MARIE SNODGRASS
ANGELA KAY McLANE-McDONALD
BARBARA A. REUTER
NANCY BRANDAU
SELBY TOWNSHIP LIBRARY DISTRICT
FOR LIBRARY TRUSTEE
(For a 4-year term)
BEVERLY HARRISON
BETTY B. HALBERG
CHERYL M. BENKSE
FOR LIBRARY TRUSTEE
MARY L. MIRANDA
DANIEL J. HYSON
SHEFFIELD LIBRARY DISTRICT
FOR LIBRARY TRUSTEE
No Candidate
TISKILWA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE
KIMBERLY S. RICH INDEPENDENT
TOM ODELL INDEPENDENT
PARKS
PRINCETON PARK DISTRICT
FOR PARK COMMISSIONER
(For a 6-year term)
RICHARD H. VOLKER
GENE ENGLEHART
(VOTE FOR ONE)
DENNIS NINK
WALNUT PARK DISTRICT
CRAIG D. JOHNSON
VALERIE PETERSON
LIBRARY
BRADFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
FOR LIBRARY TRUSTEE
GERALD J. JOHNSTON
LETITIA DUNLAP LEEPER
BETH DUTTLINGER
LIBRARY
LADD LIBRARY DISTRICT
FOR LIBRARY TRUSTEE
LEE ANN JOYCE
CAROLYN COLLINS
RICHARD OLSZOWKA
MARIE FIOCCHI
KATHLEEN MARTIN
LA MOILLE-CLARION PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
FOR LIBRARY TRUSTEE
BILL KLEIN
ANNETTE DAVIS
LEEPERTOWN TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
FOR LIBRARY TRUSTEE
MARILYN BURKMAN
RICHARD WAGNER
MINERAL-GOLD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
FOR LIBRARY TRUSTEE
COLEEN VAN KERREBROECK
NEPONSET TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
FOR LIBRARY TRUSTEE
No Candidate
FOR LIBRARY TRUSTEE
No Candidate
WALNUT PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
FOR LIBRARY TRUSTEE
(For a 4-year term)
HELEN MAUREEN CONNER
ANNE JOHNSON
DAN McALVEY
FOR LIBRARY TRUSTEE
STEPHANIE GUENTHER
JANIS McDONALD
WYANET PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
FOR LIBRARY DIRECTOR
JEAN L. BROWN
LEROY A. OLSON
BONNIE L. STOUT
SCHOOLS
DEPUE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 103
FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
TO SERVE A FULL 4-YEAR TERM
(VOTE FOR FOUR)
LAURA LYNN ORTEGA
KAREN L. MIRANDA
RICHARD HERNANDEZ
ANNAWAN COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 226
Instructions to voter: Membership on the board of education is
restricted to a maximum of 3 members from any congressional
township. ON THE BASIS OF EXISTING BOARD MEMBERSHIP,
MEMBERS MAY BE ELECTED IN THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS
FROM EACH CONGRESSIONAL TOWNSHIP.
Not more than 1 may be elected from Alba Township 17N Range 5E
Not more than 3 may be elected from Annawan Township 16N Range 5E
Not more than 2 may be elected from Mineral Township 16N Range 6E
Not more than 3 may be elected from Gold Township 17N Range 6E
Not more than 3 may be elected from Burns Township 15N Range 4E
Not more than 3 may be elected from Cornwall Township 16N Range 4E
Not more than 3 may be elected from Kewanee Township 15N Range 5E
Not more than 3 may be elected from Lorraine Township 18N Range 4E
Not more than 3 may be elected from Yorktown Township 18N Range 5E
(VOTE FOR A TOTAL OF FOUR)
TOWNSHIP ANNAWAN 16N RANGE 5E
JERAD HEITZLER
HEATHER SAMUELS
ROGER L. DAVIS
COURTNEY RICO
KIMBERLY D. GOODLEY
TOWNSHIP MINERAL 16N RANGE 6E
NANCY E. GOODMAN
TOWNSHIP GOLD 17N RANGE 6E
TROY SIERENS
SCHOOLS
WETHERSFIELD COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT
NO. 230
Instructions to voter: The board of education shall be composed
of members from both the incorporated and the unincorporated
area; not more than 5 board members shall be selected from
any city, village or incorporated town.
ON THE BASIS OF EXISTING BOARD MEMBERSHIP, NOT
MORE THAN 4 MAY BE ELECTED FROM THE
INCORPORATED AREAS.
(VOTE FOR A TOTAL OF THREE)
INCORPORATED AREA
TYRONE L. BAKER
DAVID REEVES
DAVID L. DENNISON
UNINCORPORATED AREA
DANIEL J. BRYAN
PROPHETSTOWN-LYNDON-TAMPICO UNIT SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 3
township.
ON THE BASIS OF EXISTING BOARD MEMBERSHIP, MEMBERS
MAY BE ELECTED IN THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS FROM EACH
CONGRESSIONAL TOWNSHIP.
Not more than 2 may be elected from Township 19N Range 5E
TO SERVE A FULL-4 YEAR TERM
TOWNSHIP 19N RANGE 5E
RYAN T. INSKEEP
GERALD W. HALPIN
PAMELA J. SCANLAN
LA MOILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 303
township.
Not more than 3 may be elected from Berlin Township 17N Range 10E
Not more than 2 may be elected from Clarion Township 18N Range 11E
Not more than 2 may be elected from LaMoille Township 18N Range 10E
Not more than 3 may be elected from May Township 19N Range 10E
Not more than 2 may be elected from Westfield Township 17N Range 11E
(VOTE FOR A TOTAL OF FOUR)
TOWNSHIP WESTFIELD 17N RANGE 11E
JEFF PINTER
MARY STOUFFER
TOWNSHIP LaMOILLE 18N RANGE 10E
BRENT BECKER
NEPONSET COMMUNITY UNIT
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 307
(VOTE FOR FOUR)
Write-In
Write-In
Write-In
Write-In
BUREAU VALLEY COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT
NO. 340
DISTRICT 1
DISTRICT ONE
(VOTE FOR ONE)
KENT SILTMAN
NO. 340
DISTRICT 2
DISTRICT TWO
(VOTE FOR ONE)
DON DeWAELE
14 • Bureau County Specimen Ballot • Thursday, March 24, 2011
SCHOOLS
NO. 340
DISTRICT 4
DISTRICT FOUR
(VOTE FOR ONE)
RICK CERNOVICH
NO. 340
DISTRICT 7
DISTRICT SEVEN
(VOTE FOR ONE)
MYRON RUMBOLD
HENRY-SENACHWINE COMMUNITY UNIT
TO SERVE AN UNEXPIRED 2-YEAR TERM
(VOTE FOR ONE)
DIANA WILLIAMSON
(VOTE FOR THREE)
MARY JAEGER-VOSS
MICHELLE GIBSON
JOYCE WOOD
JEREEN MERCER
SIBYL SCHROCK
CHRISTOPHER MOBERG
BRADFORD COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
township.
Not more than 1 may be elected from Milo Township 14N Range 8E
Not more than 2 may be elected from Osceola Township 14N Range 7E
Not more than 3 may be elected from Elmira Township 14N Range 6E
Not more than 3 may be elected from Saratoga Township 13N Range 8E
Not more than 3 may be elected from Macon Township 15N Range 7E
Not more than 2 may be elected from Penn Township 13N Range 7E
Not more than 3 may be elected from Indiantown Township 15N Range 8E
Not more than 3 may be elected from Wheatland Township 15N Range 9E
Not more than 3 may be elected from East Toulon Township 13N Range 7E
TOWNSHIP MILO 14N RANGE 8E
SCHOOLS
MENDOTA COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED
Instructions to voter: Membership on the board of education is to
consist of 4 members from the congressional township that has at
least 75% but not more than 90% of the population, and 3 board
members from the remaining congressional townships in the school
district.
(VOTE FOR TWO)
2 shall be elected from Mendota Township 36N Range 1E
MENDOTA TOWNSHIP 36N RANGE 1E
MANDY OSSMAN
KELLY JACKSON
(VOTE FOR TWO)
2 board members shall be elected from the remaining
congressional townships
REMAINING CONGRESSIONAL TOWNSHIPS
TRICIA GUELDE
JULIE LEE
MALDEN COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED GRADE
(VOTE FOR FOUR)
MITCHELL CONWELL
JEREMEY MOUNT
HEATHER GOODMAN
ROGER UGASCO, JR.
CHERRY GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 92
FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
(VOTE FOR ONE)
JAMES LOWER
FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
(VOTE FOR THREE)
RICHARD KEENEY
FRANK PULLAM
REBECCA HOSCHEID
MARK VERSTRAETE
TOWNSHIP OSCEOLA 14N RANGE 7E
KELLY A. RASMUSSEN
JERRY J. JOHNSTON
TANYA S. WALKER
TOWNSHIP ELMIRA 14N RANGE 6E
MARJORIE A. LOUDENBURG
LADD COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED
(VOTE FOR THREE)
NATHAN M. FIOCCHI
MARK MOSBACH
BERNIE VICTOR
PRINCETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 115
(VOTE FOR THREE)
CYNTHIA L. DE CLUE
STEPHEN N. BOUSLOG
MARK FRANK
J. P. ALEY
PETER MANGOLD
OHIO COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED GRADE
(VOTE FOR ONE)
No Candidate
(VOTE FOR FOUR)
BRENDA REUTER
RACHAEL FITZPATRICK
DALZELL GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 98
(VOTE FOR ONE)
No Candidate
(VOTE FOR TWO)
LAURA SOENS-LUNN
Write-In
SPRING VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 99
(VOTE FOR THREE)
TRISHA BOGATITUS
MELANIE MALOOLEY THOMPSON
JACK KUSEK
DIMMICK COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED
(VOTE FOR THREE)
MICHELLE L. RICH
LAURIE ERNAT
GINA MUDGE
SCHOOLS
LEEPERTOWN COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED
(VOTE FOR ONE)
No Candidate
(VOTE FOR THREE)
GARY O. BECKET
KAREN PODOBINSKI
LASALLE-PERU TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.
120
Instructions to voter: More than 15% but less than 30% of the
taxable property of this high school district is located in the
unincorporated territory of the district, therefore, at least one
board member shall be a resident of the unincorporated areas.
ON THE BASIS OF EXISTING BOARD MEMBERSHIP,
MEMBERS MAY BE ELECTED FROM ANY AREA OR
(VOTE FOR THREE)
TONY SPARKS
PETER MEIER
CATHY RENK
MENDOTA TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 280
Instructions to voter: Thirty percent(30%) or more of the taxable
property of this high school district is located in the unincorporated
territory of the district, therefore, at least two board members shall be
residents of the unincorporated territory.
MAY BE ELECTED FROM ANY AREA OR AREAS.
(VOTE FOR THREE)
JASON E. STEWART
DAVID MAY
DARLENE AYERS
MIKE KILMARTIN
PRINCETON HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 500
(VOTE FOR ONE)
COLLEEN SAILER
ANNE CLICK
(VOTE FOR THREE)
EGAN HICKS
AL TAYLOR
CHRIS ARNDT
TERRY O'NEIL
GARY COATES
STEPHANIE VAN ORDSTRAND
HALL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502
Instructions to voters: More than 15% but less than 30% of the taxable
property of this high school district is located in the unincorporated
territory of the district, therefore, at least one board member shall be a
resident of the unincorporated areas.
MAY BE ELECTED FROM ANY AREA OR AREAS.
(VOTE FOR FOUR)
MELANIE MALOOLEY THOMPSON
SUSAN M. NOLASCO
PAUL QUINN
JOSEPH E. BEZELY
JOHN "JACK" BOROSKI
MICHAEL JOHN MORRIS
TIMOTHY P. TREVIER
TODD FANNING
HOLLY DEVERT FLANAGAN
OHIO COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505
(VOTE FOR THREE)
HAROLD ALBRECHT
CHAD DEERY
KIMBERLY YOUNGE
DONNA J. POPP
MINDY RINGENBERG
Thursday, March 24, 2011 • Bureau County Specimen Ballot • 15
REGIONAL BOARD OF SCHOOLS
SPECIMEN BALLOT
CONSOLIDATED ELECTION
APRIL 5, 2011
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS SPECIMEN BALLOT IS A TRUE AND
CORRECT COPY OF THE OFFICES AND CANDIDATES TO BE VOTED IN
THE CONSOLIDATED ELECTION TO BE HELD IN BUREAU COUNTY ON
TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2011.
KAMALA S. HIERONYMUS, COUNTY CLERK
COLLEGE
BLACK HAWK COLLEGE DISTRICT NO. 503
FOR TRUSTEES OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
TO SERVE A 6-YEAR TERM
DAVID L. EMERICK, JR.
ASHLY A. McCABE
DOROTHY W. BECK
DIANA K. SHRECK
(VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN ONE)
MIKE BOLAND
FOR MEMBERS OF THE REGIONAL BOARD OF SCHOOL
TRUSTEES
(MARSHALL, PUTNAM AND WOODFORD COUNTIES)
(For a six year term)
RICHARD (DICK) BAZYN MARSHALL COUNTY
ROBERT KAPRAUN WOODFORD COUNTY
TRUSTEES
(MARSHALL, PUTNAM AND WOODFORD COUNTIES)
(For an unexpired four year term)
(VOTE FOR ONE)
CHRISTINE BECKMAN MARSHALL COUNTY
TRUSTEES
(WHITESIDE COUNTY)
(For a 6-year term)
(Not more than 1 may serve from the same congressional
township)
STEVEN M. GUNDERSON
JOY TEGELER
FIRE
MALDEN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NO. 506
MARGARET A. TYNE
LISA L. WIERSEMA
ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DISTRICT NO. 513
BRANDON W. EVANS
MICHAEL DRISCOLL
DAVID OWEN MALLERY
LARRY HUFFMAN
EVERETT J. SOLON
(VOTE FOR ONE)
JAMES A. NARCZEWSKI
FOR TRUSTEE
(VOTE FOR ONE)
Write-In
TISKILWA RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
FOR TRUSTEE
(VOTE FOR ONE)
TODD WRIGHT
ARLINGTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
PROPOSITION TO LEVY A TAX FOR AMBULANCE SERVICE
"Shall the Arlington Fire Protection District levy a special tax at a
rate not to exceed .30% of the value of all taxable property within
the District as equalized or assessed by the Department of
Revenue for the purpose of providing an ambulance service?"
YES
NO
PROPOSITION
NEPONSET COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL NO. 307
REFERENDUM FOR ANNEXATION
Shall the following described territory comprising all of the
territory of Neponset Community Consolidated School District
#307 of Bureau County, Illinois be annexed to and made a part
of Kewanee Community Unit School District #229 of Henry
County, Illinois? (Said territory is described as the entire legal
territory comprising Neponset Community Consolidated School
DON BRENNAN
District #307 of Bureau County, Illinois.)
SUSAN K. YODER
YES
BRIAN HIBBERT
NO
JAMES K. POLK
BUREAU TOWNSHIP
GLORIA CASSEL-FITZGERALD
PROPOSITION TO INCREASE MAXIMUM TAX RATE FOR
JOINT BRIDGE EXPENSE
REGIONAL BOARD OF SCHOOLS
ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE
DISTRICT NO. 514
TRUSTEES
(BUREAU, HENRY AND STARK COUNTIES)
(For a six year term)
GERALD GIOVANINE BUREAU COUNTY
JAMES WHITMORE BUREAU COUNTY
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equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, on the
taxable property of the Bureau Township Road District for the
purpose of constructing or repairing bridges, culverts, drainage
structures or grade separations, including approaches thereto, at
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