Mayor Rogina Establishes Task Force to Review Candidate Credentials
St. Charles, Illinois (May 21, 2013) – Thirteen St. Charles residents are in the running to serve the remaining two years left in the term of the 3rd Ward Alderman seat. The office was vacated when former Alderman Raymond Rogina was elected mayor.
Mayor Rogina will head a task force with 1st Ward Alderman Dan Stellato, 3rd Ward Alderman William Turner, and City Administrator Brian Townsend to review candidate credentials and select three finalists. Those finalists will be interviewed by the full City Council in an executive session, potentially Monday, June 10. Final candidate selection is slated for Monday, June 17.
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“It is a terrific testament to our community that so many candidates have come forward to serve in our local government in this capacity,” said Mayor Rogina. “At the conclusion of the process, the 3rd Ward will be well represented by one of the candidates.”
Candidates
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Charles A. Amenta, II, has lived in St. Charles for 6 years. He is a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual and serves on the Reneaux Manor Homeowners Association Board.
Todd A. Bancroft, grew up in St. Charles and has lived in the 3rd Ward for 15 years. He works for Draper and Kramer Incorporated as Chief Administrative Officer, Senior Vice President and General Counsel.
Douglas W. Eden, a resident for 6 years, currently volunteers at the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Previously he was Director of Security, Sales and Marketing for Perfect Plastic Printing in St. Charles.
Robert Gehm, has lived in St. Charles for 23 years and has more than 30 years of business experience in accounting, finance, and project management. He has served/volunteered with several local organizations.
Curt Henningson, was born and raised in St. Charles and has lived in St. Charles for the past 5 years. He has a real estate firm in St. Charles and provides brokerage and consulting services to builders, developers, and lenders. He also serves on the Plan and Housing commissions of the City of St. Charles.
L. Michael Henriksen, a 15-year resident of St. Charles, with more than 20 years of experience in the technology industry, and national director of a Fortune 500 company. He previously served as President of Kingswood Homeowners Association. Henriksen was a candidate for 3rd Ward Alderman in the 2011 election.
Dianne E. Kellett, has lived in St. Charles for 11 years. She volunteers for the St. Charles Mothers Club and as a Lincoln School Very Important Parent. Kellett is an owner of Think Driven, Inc., auto care facility and Pick a Do, Inc. bookkeeping and errand service.
Robert Kling, is a 27-year resident. He has work experience in both public and private education and currently teaches at Bartlett High School. He also was Vice President of a family-owned home construction company and a partner in the venture that opened the restaurant 18 North on North 3rd Street in downtown St. Charles.
Brian LaVolpe, is a licensed Journeyman Plumber/Contractor with 21 years of experience. He is an owner/operator of Plumb-Crazy Plumbing in St. Charles.
Ellie McLoone, a 19-year resident, is owner of Treasure Broker LLC, a retail vintage and antique furniture shop located in downtown St. Charles. She is also a President of the Wild Wood Homeowners Association and a member of the St. Charles Moose and Downtown St. Charles Partnership
Laurie Milbourn, has lived in the Tri-Cities area since 1965 and has most recently lived in St. Charles for 13 years. She is the founder and director of Going to My Happy Place Yoga Studio. She currently serves on the Kiwanis Board of Directors, and has held board and volunteer positions with several other local organizations including the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce, River Corridor Foundation, and Downtown St. Charles Partnership.
Mario VanDerHeyden, is a life-long St. Charles resident. He works as an Inbound Transportation Manager at Medline Industries, Inc., and was a candidate for the office of 3rd Ward Alderman in 2013.
Carolyn M. W. Waibel, first moved to St. Charles in 1978 and has lived in St. Charles for 4 years. She has been active in the Parent Teacher Organizations for Ferson Creek and Lincoln elementary schools. She was most recently employed at Paychex, Inc. as a sales consultant.
For more information, contact Mayor Rogina at 630-377-4444 or rrogina@stcharlesil.gov.
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Friendly neighborhoods, diverse retailers, international employers, innovative schools, beautiful parks, varied cultural amenities, and unique architecture have earned St. Charles its reputation as the Pride of the Fox. Located in both DuPage and Kane counties, the City of St. Charles is 35 miles west of downtown Chicago, and has a population of approximately 33,000. Over 2,100 businesses, consisting of a balanced mix of retailers, restaurants and manufacturing facilities, employ more than 18,000 people. The City of St. Charles was named the #1 City for Families by Family Circle® magazine in 2011; one of the “150 Great Places in Illinois,” by the AIA Illinois; and one of the “Top 10 Towns To Live In” by West Suburban Living magazine. www.stcharlesil.gov
