2013 Election: Yorkville City and School, School, Races
See who's running in each race, what referendums are up for a vote and more.
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Sunday, March 10, 2013
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2013 Election: Yorkville City and School Races
See who's running in each race, what referendums are up for a vote and more.
The filing period for municipal elections ended Dec. 26 for the April 9 election. Here's who filed for open elected positions on local governing boards, according to Will County election documents. Follow along with election results for Yorkville by viewing our results page here. Early voting takes place from March 25 - April 4. Voters can cast their ballots at Oswego Village Hall or the Kendall County Office Building. The 2013 election takes place on April 9. Polling sites are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. A list of all polling locations can be found on the Kendall County Clerk's website. Four seats are open — one per each of the city's wards 2 Four candidates are vying for two spots on the board. The candidates are: Robert Brenart (I), …
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Friday, March 1, 2013
2013 Election Profile: David Dockstader
Incumben David Dockstader is running to keep his seat on the Yorkville School District 115 School Board.
Name: David Dockstader Position sought: Yorkville School District 115 Board Member E-mail address: ddddoc34@aol.com Phone: (630) 553-5211 Address: Yorkville Age: 54 Family: Wife: Kathi, three children Education: BA Aurora University Occupation: Owner of Triple D Sales Inc. Previous elected offices: District #115 Board Member Applicable experience qualifying you for the position: School Board Member for last 12 years What is the primary reason you are running for this office? To help the board in dealing with the growth in our community, and to continue the positive team atmosphere to the board where we can communicate our opinions and views to each other forming goals that will benefit District #115. What will be your single most important…
2013 Election Profile: Dean Fisher
Incumbent Dean Fisher is running Yorkville School District 115 school board.
Name: Dean Fisher Position sought: Yorkville District 115 School Board Member E-mail address: Deanfisher@aol.com Phone: 630-553-6237 Address: Yorkville, IL. Age: 57 Family: Wife, Chris (married 37 years) and 4 children Education: Yorkville High School Occupation: Executive Vice President of Service and Operations for CARSTAR Inc. Previous elected offices: Yorkville District 115 School Board Member (3 terms) Applicable experience qualifying you for the position: As a member of the school board for 12 years, I have served as Board Secretary for 10 years and Chairperson of the Finance committee. During my tenure as a board member, we have managed the district’s explosive growth, building 4 schools in 5 years and remodeling 3 others during …
2013 Election Profile: Diane Teeling
Diane Teeling is running for Yorkville City Council
Name: Diane Teeling Position sought: Yorkville Alderman Ward 4 E-mail address: diane_teeling@yahoo.com Phone: 630-779-7511 Address: 118 Naden Ct Age: 44 Family: two sons, two daughters Education: Working Associate of Applied Science - Joliet Junior College Occupation: Server Previous elected offices: Yorkville Alderman Ward 4 Applicable experience qualifying you for the position: 2012- current Chairman Yorkville Public Works Committe,2009-2011 co-chair Yorkville Public Works Committee,2009-2011 member of Yorkville Admin Committee, 2011-2013 member of Yorkville Economic Development Committee, 2009-2011 liaison to Yorkville Park Board What is the primary reason you are running for this …
2013 Election Profile: Samuel Clementz
Samuel Clementz is running for Yorkville City Council.
Name: Samuel Clementz Position sought: 3rd Ward Alderman E-mail address: smcleme@msn.com Address: 148 Bertram Dr Unit M Age: 30 Family: Sarah Jensby, fiancée. We are getting married on March 22, 2013 Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Education from Illinois State University; Masters in Business Administration with an emphasis in Leadership from Aurora University Occupation: Director of Marketing and Sales at Heritage Woods of Yorkville Political party affiliation, If any: None Previous elected offices: None What is the primary reason you are running for this office? I am running for office to bring some new, creative ideas to the city council to improve the city of Yorkville. As a resident in Bristol Bay, I see firsthand …
Michelle
11:22 pm on Monday, April 8, 2013
A vote for Sam... is a vote against Marty Munns city insurance costs. more ›
2013 Election Profile: Joel Frieders
Joel Frieders is running for Yorkville City Council
Name: Joel Frieders Position sought: 3rd Ward Alderman Website: None. I pay for daycare. I can't afford fancy web internets. E-mail address: joelfrieders@gmail.com Address: Omnipotent Age: 33 Family: Wife, Julie; two sons and one daughter Education: BS in Political Science, minor in Philosophy from Western Illinois University. 2002. Occupation: Compounding Pharmacy Manager Political party affiliation, If any: Libertarian-ish-esque Previous elected offices:None Applicable experience qualifying you for the position: I tended bar in college, so I can talk to anyone. I've performed in music venues across the country for thousands of people, so I'm not afraid of stepping outside of my comfort zone. I drive Cannonball Trail daily, which means I'…
Jim C.
10:38 am on Monday, April 29, 2013
Joel, Congratulations on your victory. I think we're all winners if you are able consume food to eat that is more easily digestible for you. Also, you seem to be taking a hard stance on traffic laws, which I commend. Let me ask you this: where do you stand on licensing drivers of recreational vehicles, such as golf carts? I've seen some pretty crazy drivers out there, particularly near ponds. more ›
Election Central 2013: Fred Anderson
Fred Anderson is running for Yorkville City Council in Ward 1.
Name: Fred Anderson Position sought: Alderman, ward 1 Yorkville Age: 70 Family: wife, Mary Ellen, three sons Education: BS Illinois State University, MS degree Northern Illinois Universaity Occupation: Retired Teacher at the middle school, high school and university levels, seasonal Vendor for Mid American Growers. Political party affiliation, If any: Independent Previous elected offices: Treasurer for Aurora Educational Association Applicable experience qualifying you for the position: negotiated 3 teacher contracts, served as ScoutMaster of Boy Scout Troop 40 for 10 years, 10 years of sales experience What is the primary reason you are running for this office? I believe that it's the the local government that most effects the quality of …
Fred Anderson
8:48 am on Wednesday, March 27, 2013
I was Scout Master for troop 51 in Aurora from 1969 until 1971 I was Cubmaster for Pack 340 for 4 years. My wife and I had Cubscout dens even longer. I served as Scoutmaster for Troop 40 in Yorkville from 1990 - 1997. Before that I was an assistant scoutmaster. Fred Anderson more ›
Election Central 2013: Robert Brenart
Robert Brenart is running to keep his seat on the Yorkville District 115 School Board
Name: Robert Brenart Position sought: Yorkville School District 115 board E-mail address: drbrenart@brenarteye.com Phone: 630-553-6166 Age:63 Education: B.A. Northern Illinois University. O.D. Illinois College of Optometry Occupation: Optometrist Political party affiliation, If any: Independent Previous elected offices: Yorkville School Board Applicable experience qualifying you for the position: Involved in education in both private and public systems for over 18 years What is the primary reason you are running for this office? To continue to help provide a safe nurturing educational environment where each student can reach their full potential to be a productive member of society. What will be your single most important …
Thursday, January 10, 2013
City Treasurer to Step Down from Office
William Powell, who was reelected in 2011, will resign his position later this month, Alderman Carlo Colosimo announced Tuesday night.
Yorkville Treasurer William Powell plans to resign his position later this month. Alderman Carlo Colosimo announced the intentions of Powell, who was reelected in 2011, Tuesday night. Powell did not attend Tuesday's council meeting. Powell's decision was made after council supported a referendum on the April ballot which will determine if the position of treasurer and city clerk should be elected or appointed. As treasurer, Powell's primary responsibility is to maintain the city checkbook and ensure bills are paid. Developing and tracking the city budget are responsibilities of city staff, including City Administrator Bart Olson. Last month Powell told council members it is not necessary for the position to be filled by an elected official…
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Michelle
10:26 pm on Sunday, April 7, 2013
I will NOT be voting for Marty Munns this coming election. I would like to stay Thank-You for Frieders and Clementz for stepping up for the 3rd ward. Mr. Munns its your time to go, you've cost the tax payers way too much in insurance costs alone. more ›