Sunday, March 17, 2013
Registered voters can begin casting their ballots in St. Charles City Hall.
For those who already have decided, can’t wait, just want to get it over with or simply don’t want to risk having to stand in line during the April 9 Consolidated Election, early voting begins March 25. Kane County residents of St. Charles who are registered to vote can stop in at the St. Charles Municipal Building, 2 E. Main St., to cast their ballots beginning March 25, according to a release issued by the city. Early voting will be offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, March 25, through Thursday, March 28, and Monday, April 1, through Thursday, April 4. St. Charles residents in DuPage County can vote early at the DuPage County Election Commission, 421 N. County Farm Road, Room 1-500B, Wheaton. Hours, times and additional voting …
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Check here for details on the forum and to watch our Cover It Live coverage from the Arcada Theatre beginning at 6 p.m.
St. Charles Patch editor Ted Schnell will be live-blogging from tonight’s mayoral candidates forum, hosted by the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St. The event is public and there is no admission. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the forum is set to start at 6. Candidates Jake Wyatt, Jotham S. Stein, Alderman Raymond Rogina, and John Rabchuk will be present to answer questions from Susan Parker, chairwoman of the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee. Questions will be asked that are relevant to the economic climate of St. Charles, the chamber’s member businesses, and to the general public. Let Patch save you time. Have local stories delivered directly to your inbox with our free newsletter. …
Friday, March 8, 2013
A guide to the April 2013 mayoral race pitting a political freshman and three newcomers.
This race started early, as far as St. Charles’ municipal elections go, when Mayor Donald DeWitte announced in late August 2012 that he would not seek a third term as mayor. The announcement marked the beginning of a campaign that has become centered largely on whether the mayor and council are responsive to residents. Much of that contention was brought on by two key council votes related to the controversial Lexington Club development. A City Council committee voted to reject a tax-increment financing plan for the project in December, but then in early January, approved not only a revised TIF agreement, but the entire project on a tie 5-5 vote broken by DeWitte, a longtime supporter of the plan. If the Lexington project had been …
A guide to the April 2013 aldermanic races in St. Charles.
There are 10 candidates queued up for St. Charles’ five aldermanic races, although one of those is not a race — 4th Ward Alderwoman Jo Krieger is unopposed in her re-election bid. But there are contests for the other four seats, and the issues that have been shaping up in the race are diverse. Several are spinoffs from the City Council’s narrow 6-5 vote in January to approve the controversial Lexington Club, as well as anger related to efforts to push through the addition of apartments at the Corporate Reserve, a business park, and simmering tension over over the city’s use of tax-increment financing districts for the First Street Development and other projects, like Lexington. The bitterness over the Lexington decision has been well-…
Friday, March 1, 2013
Biographical data and questions and answers from St. Charles aldermanic candidate Jon E. Monken.
Name: Jon E. Monken Position sought: 1st Ward Alderman, St. Charles, Il. Campaign contact information: jmonken@stcharlesil.gov What will be your single most important priority if you get elected? The single most important priority is to continue to work with city sfaff and community commissions and review and respect the information they provide to maintain a balanced budget while continuing to provide the quality services that our residents expect. Home address: Ward 1, St. Charles, Il. 60174 Family members: Jeanne Monken, Wife Virginia Monken Gomez, Daughter (35) Jonathon Monken, Son (33) Education: Bachelor of science degree in recreation administration, University of Illinois, 1974. Current occupation and employer: Executive director …
Biographical data and questions and answers from St. Charles aldermanic candidate Justin Osborne
Name: Justin Osborne. Position sought: First Ward Alderman. Campaign contact information: josborne.firstward@yahoo.com What will be your single most important priority if you get elected? My most important priority is representing the people of the First Ward inside the Council Chambers. This representation means that the majority view will be foremost and deliberately sought. At the same time, minority views will be given respect, attention, and application wherever possible. Home address: Ward 1, St. Charles, IL 60174 Family members: N/A Education: St. Charles East High School, Graduated 2007 Columbia College Chicago (2007-2009) Elgin Community College (2009-Present) Northern Illinois University (2012-Present) Current occupation and …
Biographical data and questions and answers from St. Charles aldermanic candidate Ron Silkaitis.
Name: Ron Silkaitis Position sought: First Ward Alderman, St. Charles, IL Campaign contact information: rsilkaitis@sbcglobal.net 630-584-1904 1608 Larson Ave., St. Charles, IL What will be your single most important priority if you get elected? Represent all the residents of St. Charles. Ensuring that the residents have an opportunity to voice their concerns at public meetings. The residents deserve to be heard, not cut off from speaking. Home address: Ward 1, St. Charles, IL. 60174 Family members: Monica Silkaitis, 55, spouse Katherine Silkaitis, 29, daughter Stephanie Silkaitis, 26, daughter Emily Silkaitis, 25, daughter Rebecca Silkaitis, 22, daughter Education: Southern Illinois University, 1976 graduate Associate degree in applied …
Biographical data and questions and answers from St. Charles aldermanic candidate William Turner.
Name: William Turner Position sought: Alderman Ward 3 St. Charles Campaign contact information: wturner@stcharlesil.gov What will be your single most important priority if you get elected? Continue with infrastructure improvements, keep government economical and small Home address: Ward 3, St. Charles, IL 60175 Family members: Elizabeth Education: B.S. University of Arizona Public Administration M.S. University of Wisconsin Urban Affairs Current occupation and employer: Retired from Johnson Controls Quality Assurance Political party affiliation: nonpartisan Why Are You Seeking Office? Continue to guide a City out of a recisssion in the most economical manner, guide growth that is market driven and sustainable, continue to shrink our …
Biographical data and questions and answers from St. Charles aldermanic candidate Clifford X. Carrignan.
Name: Clifford X. Carrignan Position sought: Ward 2 aldermanic seat, St. Charles City Council. Campaign contact information: N/A What will be your single most important priority if you get elected? N/A Home address: Ward 2, St. Charles, IL 60174 Family members: N/A Education: N/A Current occupation and employer: N/A Political party affiliation: N/A Why Are You Seeking Office? N/A What sets you apart from the other candidates? N/A Issue 1: What is your ecomonic development strategy for the city of St. Charles? N/A Issue 2: In light of the anger over the Lexington Club controversy, what steps would you take to restore trust in city government? To increase transparency? N/A Issue 3: What steps would you take to help resolve the complaints of …
Biographical data and questions and answers from St. Charles aldermanic candidate Arthur J. Lemke.
Name: Arthur J. Lemke Position sought: Alderman St. Charles Ward 2 Campaign contact information: Daytime phone 312-968-1010; Email address STCALRR@yahoo What will be your single most important priority if you get elected? My most important initiative will be to push for a strong ethics ordinance. City officials and staff member should not directly benefit from rezoning efforts, nor should their businesses be subcontractors or suppliers to developers who directly benefit from rezoning. Home address: Ward 2, St. Charles, IL 60174 Family members: Jean Lemke, wife Andrew Lemke, son 32 Education: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; 1970; BS Degree Northern Illinois University, DeKalb; 1984; MBA Certified Public Accountant; Illinois …
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1:39 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013
Vote: Jake Wyatt Mayor-the only candidate who has served both his community and his nation, is ready to roll-up his sleeves, can understand the issues, will listen to the taxpayers and get to work! more ›