2013 Election Profile: Seaver Tarulis

Name: Seaver Tarulis

Position sought: Alderman Ward 4

E-mail address: seaver.tarulis@gmail.com

Age: 71 years

Family: Wife, two daughters

Education: A.S. Degree, Fire Science, Moraine Valley Community College; B.A. Degree, Roosevelt University; Graduate Studies, Public Administration, Roosevelt University

Political party affiliation: Republican

Previous elected offices: Past Member, Board of Education School District #125, 2 terms; Treasurer, Prairie Meadows Homeowner’s Association, 2009-present

Applicable qualifying experience: Over 40 years senior level administrative experience in facilities management with large public and private institutions.  Experience includes working relationships with all levels of federal, state and local governments and community groups concerning facilities planning, environmental health and safety, facilities maintenance, construction project management, community development and building and fire code compliance.  Developed long-range Facilities Master Plans for several institutions including the University of Illinois at Chicago, and Joliet Junior College.

What is the primary reason you are running for this office? My primary reason for running for this office is to promote greater overall fiscal responsibility through professional level planning for City growth and infrastructure needs.

What will be your single most important priority if you get elected? If elected, my highest priority will be to limit spending to basic needs, not wants, and to eliminate future unnecessary debt based spending.

What sets you apart from the other candidates? I believe that my extensive experience with all levels of government and working with community leaders in development projects sets me apart from the other candidate.  I will also be free of any perceived conflict of interest in voting pertaining to City development projects and will not act to overturn voter wishes expressed by referendum.

How long have you lived in Yorkville (if applicable, if not how long have you been involved with Yorkville)? I have been a Yorkville resident since January, 2007.

What's your favorite thing about Yorkville? My favorite thing about Yorkville is its location at the edge of both urban and rural areas.

What is the biggest problem in Yorkville? Yorkville’s biggest problem is its current size and large number of vacant lots and homes.  It is no longer a rural area, but it is far from being a highly developed urban area.  A large number of residents would prefer to see the City return to its small rural roots while a growing population would prefer to see the City expand.  The present conflict regarding the future direction of the City will most likely not be resolved until the vacant properties are fully developed and occupied.