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 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 …
Biographical data and questions and answers from St. Charles aldermanic candidate Jo K. Krieger.
Name: Jo K. Krieger Position sought: 4th Ward Alderman Campaign contact information: jokrieger.com 630-917-8180 What will be your single most important priority if you get elected? A focus on the downtown, completion of 1st street, attract new business downtown, the Charlestown Mall and surrounding strip malls. We need to revitalize the St. Charles shopping experience. Home address: Ward 4, St. Charles, IL 60174 Family members: Sister and brothers living in northern Illinois, Missouri and Arizona Education: High school, business clases, insurance license Current occupation and employer: Insurance agent Political party affiliation: Independent Why Are You Seeking Office? I am seeking re-election because I enjoy workinig with and for the …
Biographical data and questions and answers from St. Charles aldermanic candidate Mario J. VanDerHeyden.
Name: Mario J. VanDerHeyden Position sought: City of St. Charles 3rd Ward Alderman Campaign contact information: mariovanderheyden@yahoo.com Ward 3, St. Charles, IL 60174 What will be your single most important priority if you get elected? The consensus I personally extracted through one on one conversation’s over several months of walking and driving through our community revealed these three main issues: Home address: Ward 3, St. Charles, IL 60174 Family members: Wife Amanda VanDerHeyden Daughter Gabriella VanDerHeyden 3 Daughter Noelle VanDerHeyden 1 Education: St. Charles High School 1991 Northern Illinois University College of Business 1997 B.S. operations management information systems (OMIS) Minor economics Current occupation and …
Biographical data and questions and answers from St. Charles aldermanic candidate Kimberly Malay.
Name: Kimberly Malay Position sought: St. Charles 5th Ward Alderman Campaign contact information: www.kimmalay.com kmalay-5th-ward@att.net 630-587-1529 What will be your single most important priority if you get elected? Economic development/business retention is my priority and I feel it is critical to the future of St. Charles. It hasn’t been the main focus for a while now.Economic development/businesses retention is key to generating revenues and controlling issues like property taxes. It will provide jobs, interest in our City and quality of life, just to name a few benefits. We as a City need to make this a top priority. Home address: Ward 5, St. Charles IL 60174 Family members: Jim Malay, 55, husband Kallin Kelty, 26, daughter …
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 Community Unit School District 303 candidate Steve Spurling.
Name: Steve Spurling Position sought: Board member; CUSD 303 Board of Education Campaign contact information: stevenspurling@sbcglobal.net Phone: 630-542-7136 What will be your single most important priority if you get elected? My primary objective is to provide a safe, secure environment and a superior education in a fiscally prudent manner. Home address: St. Charles, IL 60174 Family members: Diane — wife Two daughters at St. Charles East; one son at Wredling Education: Illinois State University; BA — 1987; Economics Current occupation and employer: Regional Vice President Institutional Retirement Assets Columbia Asset Management Political party affiliation: N/A Why Are You Seeking Office? I am asking the voters to re-elect me because …
Luke de Beir
1:56 pm on Friday, March 15, 2013
By not attending the Aldermanic forum last evening (Thursday, March 14th), Mr. Monken showed how little he thinks of the voters of St. Charles. I hope the voters remember that on April 9th. more ›