Endorsement notice in the 35th

(PS) We are glad to announce or endorsement for the 35th Ward to Alderman Rey Colon. Ray has worked hard in his community to better the living for each and every resident. As the alderman he has made many great changes, building a stronger and harder working 35th ward. We would like to give him our support in his efforts to be re-elected as the 35th ward alderman!

Endorsement Notice for Mayor Of Chicago

(PS) As a team we have decided to endorse  Jesus "Chuy" Garcia for Chicago's mayor in 2015. With all of his experience working within the community, we are glad to give Mr. Garcia our support. Our team has worked tirelessly researching candidates for this position. The one whom stood out, and truly showed both integrity and quality leadership skill's was Mr. Garcia. We feel under his leadership, Chicago's crime rates would decrease, and economic development would be off to a great start.

Endorsement Notice for the 33rd ward

   (PS)  Deb Mell has been a long time supporter of her residence and an alderwoman for the people since taking her seat. As a State Representative and Alderwoman Mell has continually brought fourth her  constituents true needs taking a stand for the residence in her community. We as a team are glad to announce that we are endorsing Deb, as she will lead the 33rd ward to success and prosperity!

Endorsement for the 19th Ward

(PS)    We are proud to give our endorsement for the 19th Ward to Anne Schaible. She is a qualified candidate, whom is not attached to the big issues. As a candidate she is the perfect mix. With no ties to the Chicago Machine and being in the race truly for the people she is perfect for bettering the community. With goal's of growing the local economy by shifting some developmental processes, we feel Anne can and will make a real difference!



               


                                       
                                                            Find out more about Anne:
                                                             http://www.electanne.com/

Joliet's mayors race

       The Joliet Mayors race has gone quiet. We have not heard a peep from the candidates since filing day. There is currently no leading candidate in the race as we wiz through January. Not much i being seen from any of the candidates up for election. All three have seemingly decided it is time to hibernate. It seems a bit late in the season to be shut down and not making moves, but that's exactly what were seeing. The front runner Bob O'Dekirk even breaking over January. It is currently assumed the O'Dekirk campaign will be the first to come out booming this month. We are anticipating a surprise from them later on in the month.

   

A bit from Alderman Joe Hayden

                 As I run for Re-election as Alderman of Ward - 5, I will not only push the crime issue, TIF Reform and and Housing Court; but, seek that we create Belleville Neighborhood Improvement Program (BNIP) to help those in the core of the City get low interest loans to fix up their houses as they remain dedicated to our community and not putting up a "For Sale" sign. We also need to enhance our Belleville Business Assistance Program (BBAP) whereas businesses can get the same type of low interest loans to bring the buildings that are vacant along Main Street (East and West) up to code so they can even rent them or sell to a viable business. 

              Instead of giving TIF to big business, put funds in an escrow account, to serve as a means to help these people secure low interest loans by the City working with the local banks, stimulate our local economy and our banks and have us all working hand in hand together to better our community. These steps along with the streets-capes programs and improving more neighborhood roads is how we invigorate the City, raise property values and keep our assessed valuation high so our property taxes actually go lower. 

           The above actions combined with making the city safer and ending the negative perception of crime will bring our great City to an even more vibrant fruition. I will be working with other Independents that share this position and together with the voters, taxpayers, residents, and business community we WILL make Belleville a place of destination to live and shop.

Bob O'Dekirk calls for cooperation with the Rialto

Joliet- Joliet City Councilman and Mayoral candidate Bob O'Dekirk is calling for increased cooperation between the Rialto Theater board and groups who have vocally opposed the proposed marquee.

"In all of the meetings I have attended I saw that both sides of the issue seemed to share one thing in common-a real love for the Rialto Theater,” explained O’Dekirk.

O'Dekirk said that he has been dismayed at criticism leveled at both Ed Czerkies, who donated money to cover the cost of the marquee project, and various community members who opposed the new marquee.

"I really don't think anyone did anything wrong here. I think Mr. Czerkies showed tremendous benevolence in considering giving $350,000 to the Rialto Theater,” said O’DeKirk, “at the same time, citizens of Joliet opposed to the marquee have the right to voice their opinions and ask for transparency from their government."

O'Dekirk voiced hope that something positive can come from the weeks of controversy which have surrounded this issue. Recent developments have left the marquee project without funding.

"The opponents of the proposed marquee have said repeatedly that they believe they could raise money to offset what was pledged,” he said, “I would like to give them the opportunity to do so. Let's bring these individuals into the tent and work with them to achieve something everyone can agree on."

O'Dekirk suggested first step would be for Mayor Tom Giarrante to reconsider his rejection of local resident Mary Beth Gannon, who applied to be appointed to a vacant position on the board. O’Dekirk described Gannon’s credentials as impressive and well-suited to the position

“She has shown a passion and love for the theater, and is asking to be part of the governing process,” said O’Dekirk, “It is sad, but not surprising, that Mayor Giarrante chose to reject her application. This is an opportunity to show leadership and bring the community together. I call on the Mayor to put politics aside, for once, and do the right thing for our community."

Additionally, O'Dekirk pledged to follow up on claims that local businesses were kept out of the bidding process to build the proposed sign.

"The Rialto Theater receives hundreds of thousands of dollars from Joliet taxpayers every year. The Theater should do all it can to insure that this money is reinvested in our community. If these claims are true, the council needs to take action."