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Consolidated Election 2013

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Downers Grove Commissioner William Waldack Will Not Seek Re-Election

Waldack announced during Tuesday's village council meeting that he will not seek a third term in the April 9, 2013 consolidated election.

Downers Grove Village Commissioner William Waldack announced Tuesday that he will not seek re-election in the April 2013 consolidated election. Waldack, whose second term expires in May 2013, presented the news as his commissioner's report during Tuesday's council meeting.  "I think it's time to take a step back," Waldack said. "I first thought about (running for village council) eight years ago over Thanksgiving dinner. Thanksgiving is coming up, and I will have different conversations at the table this year."  Waldack, 62, has served on the Downers Grove Village Council since May 2005. He filed paperwork in November 2010 to run for former Mayor Ron Sandack's position in the 2011 consolidated election, but backed out two weeks later to …

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Downers Grove Mayor and Village Council, Downers Grove Commissioner Bob Barnett Files for Re-Election with Nearly 500 Signatures, and Village of Downers Grove

PAUL C.

1:43 pm on Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Enter the "YES MEN AND WOMEN"! LOL   more ›

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Four Enter Race for Downers Grove Village Council

Commissioners Bob Barnett and Marilyn Schnell both filed petitions seeking re-election in the April 9, 2013 consolidated election. Petitions were also filed by residents David S. Olsen and Susan Walaszek.

Two incumbents and two newcomers were the first to file petitions Monday in the race for Downers Grove Village Council. Commissioners Bob Barnett and Marilyn Schnell, and newcomers David S. Olsen and Susan Walaszek, all filed nomination papers for the the April 9 consolidated election at 8 a.m. Monday morning, according to Downers Grove Village Clerk April Holden. A lottery will be held Nov. 27 to determine ballot position, Holden said. Candidates have until Monday, Nov. 26, to file petitions, though Village Hall will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. Papers are accepted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The four-year terms for commissioners William Waldack, Barnett and Schnell all expire in May 2013. Barnett is currently serving his …

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Downers Grove Mayor and Village Council, Village of Downers Grove, Downers Grove Commissioner Bob Barnett Files for Re-Election with Nearly 500 Signatures, and 1 more ›

PAUL C.

10:05 am on Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Bella, Many people want to be little followers her in DG. They look to certain factions to tell them who to vote for. This is why we have the block council government we have. Everyone wants to be part of the in-crowd. We have seen it clearly in our current council government and it looks quite clear that Barnett and Jankowski (heavily endorsed by RS and the block-sitting members) will move in. …   more ›

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