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Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar to Run Unopposed for Eighth Term

No one had filed to run against Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar in the April 2013 election.

Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar will run unopposed this April for his eighth term in office, according to the Bolingbrook Reporter

No one filed to run against the mayor by the Dec. 26 deadline. 

Someone could still file to run as a write-in candidate for the election. The deadline to do so is Feb. 7, according to the Reporter

Village Clerk Carol Penning will also run unopposed for re-election. It will be Penning's seventh term in the position.

Three trustee positions will be on the April ballot. Those seats are currently held by Joseph Morelli, Michael Lawler and Sandra Swinkunas. Morelli and Lawler will run for re-election and will be joined by newcomers Maria Zarate and Tim Dombrow. Swinkunas is not seeking re-election, according to the Reporter

Morelli, Lawler and Zarate are on the First Party slate. Dombrow is noted as an independent candidate. 

Editor's note: This story previously left out Tim Dombrow, who is running for trustee. Patch regrets the error. 

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Jessica McDonald January 7, 2013 at 03:08 pm
Rhonda,
What is your message? The only thing that I've read is that you want to convert empty commercial property into skating rinks, parks and gardens. Besides that, everything else that you've discussed here are just anti-Claar comments. If you have ideas or a platform, I'd love to hear them! Jessica
Rhonda Reed-Slaughter January 7, 2013 at 03:08 pm
Thanks Mayor Clarr..you don't have to offer your endorsement by using an assumed name. I'll take the endorsement anyways.
Have a good morning Mayor Claar.
Lisa January 7, 2013 at 03:20 pm
I am willing to bet you $50 bucks rhondas not running for office. Shes toying with you and its working.
Bob Jonas January 7, 2013 at 03:35 pm
Rhonda, seriously don't know why you are so angry over my comments. I'm trying to take the high road here and say that everyone needs to run on what they will do for the village, not who they want to defeat. How is that a sling at you. If you hope to have any chance of winning anything, you need to show you can handle the pressure of an elected position and stay above the sticks and stones thrown at you. That goes for Rich Johnson as well.
Also, you assume I'm supporting Tim Dombrow, but all I really said in the early part of this conversation is that I knew he is running and he would be a good person to consider. That doesn't mean I will go door to door for him at this time. I won't decide who I'm voting for until it gets closer to the election in April. Rhonda, you've become very angry and hateful person since we last talked. Not like you. Or maybe I never got to know the real you. Go back to the way you were. This nonsense is not good for your professional career, be it politics or anything else.
Bob Jonas January 7, 2013 at 03:36 pm
Oh, and the reason my comment was higher up in the blog, is because I was replying to a comment by Jessica that was posted as a reply as well. Sorry that bothered you as well.
Rhonda Reed-Slaughter January 7, 2013 at 03:40 pm
Bobby, seems like you're the angry one, with the 3 long paragraphs and all. I will stay my course. If you don't like what I write, don't read it - keep it moving.
No ones forcing you to read my comments. P.S. Do you think I care what you think? You're just 1 voter out of 20k.
Bob Jonas January 7, 2013 at 03:43 pm
Rhonda, one vote plus one vote all adds up. Apparently you want to lose. You just lost my vote. Not even sure this is the real Rhonda. Definitely not the person I knew.
Rhonda Reed-Slaughter January 7, 2013 at 03:48 pm
Can't seem to pull yourself away, Bobbie J? Remember your "above it all" declaration? You are no better than the rest of us on the blog, trying to get in the last word.
Why don't you take your own advice and walk away? Bet cha can't. Go lick and stuff some envelopes for Tim. He could certainly use your help.
Lisa January 7, 2013 at 04:02 pm
somethings not right. I just saw Rhonda.
Lisa January 7, 2013 at 04:04 pm
This can't be Rhonda cos I just saw her.
Despiser of Obama January 7, 2013 at 04:53 pm
I'm friends with George Smith also, he is a member of my parish. Him and I are always trying to help out little girls and boys much like Catholic Priests. The charges against him of Atempted Child Abduction are bogus.
Despiser of Obama January 7, 2013 at 05:29 pm
Hey patch don't fall asleep at the key board. Remove the fake Despiser of Obamas comment. I flagged it 4 times already!!
Despiser of Obama January 7, 2013 at 05:35 pm
That theft was at Welco and was covered up as they just had him resign instead. Then there's the tollway fiasco and the raid on his house by the F.B.I. and WSAO. He's called teflon Roger.
Bob Jonas January 7, 2013 at 05:37 pm
I think the Rhonda on here might be a fake as well. Whoever it was went quiet after Lisa called her or him out on it.
Lisa P January 7, 2013 at 06:14 pm
After taking some time off this weekend to spend doing good for my community (8 years with a therapy dog, 8 years as a volunteer with a breed rescue, and volunteer supporting active and veteran military). I have to say I am embarrassed to read the comments on this blog. I though this was a place where people could share thoughts and opinions about what we would like or would like to see changed in our community. And All I see in name calling and bad attitudes. How very sad, I would have to say if anyone of you were to run for office, you would not have my support, because of behavior like this. Good Luck to all of you
Valerie Summers January 7, 2013 at 06:46 pm
OK, who ever is pretending to be Doo is pathetic and should be ashamed of yourself!! I think it is time for Patch to stop this thread!! You are all being childish and Doo impostor is crossing the line!!!
Despiser of Obama January 7, 2013 at 06:51 pm
Valarie , would you like to go on a date ?
Valerie Summers January 7, 2013 at 06:59 pm
Doo, I may have not agreed with all of your past posts, but I do recognize that is not you above. I'm also sure that it wouldn't take much time for Patch to find out who the pervert is!!!
Despiser of Obama January 7, 2013 at 07:02 pm
They don't! I flagged the idiot numerous times already and they don't remove them. But as soon as I leave comments they don't like ,boom they remove them!!
Melissa Sersland (Editor) January 7, 2013 at 07:08 pm
Hey everyone,
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Despiser of Obama January 7, 2013 at 07:14 pm
That's the problem with patch. Once someone uses a user name no one else should be able too use it either! Other sites security will not allow anyone else to use another users name. Why can't Patch do that?
Valerie Summers January 7, 2013 at 07:40 pm
Melissa, why can't you see it and take it off???
Melissa Sersland (Editor) January 7, 2013 at 07:46 pm
Comments that violate our Terms of Use have been taken down. We try to maintain as open a discussion as possible, but in cases like this, that privilege has been taken away. Please understand that I have many other things to do than monitor comments 24/7. When you see an inappropriate comment, flag it. Simple as that.
tom January 8, 2013 at 04:36 pm
Rhonda and Lisa both make the same type of comment at the exact same time.
Interesting that Rhonda refers to herself in the 3rd person. Hmmm. Makes you wonder. Could it be that some people have more than 1 name that they use to comment and so that they can agree and support each other?
Melissa Sersland (Editor) January 8, 2013 at 05:22 pm
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Rhonda Reed-Slaughter January 8, 2013 at 06:12 pm
Thanks, Melissa.
DoN Carson April 9, 2013 at 12:54 pm
Mayor Claar Has don for Bolingbrook more than any other Mayor Keep him in office. Why can't you say your name if your so right? After being in Bolingbrook since 1972 I know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
DoN Carson April 9, 2013 at 12:57 pm
I have been here since 1972 Mayor Claar Has been the best. He cares about Bolingbrook and has made thing so much better.

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Kristie June 13, 2013 at 10:20 am
I can't imagine what a customer could do that would cause a cashier to yell at them. Can you expandRead More a little on the situation? I shop there often but generally use the self-scan. There is one cashier that works that area that can be quite rude. It took me a minute to get my ID out and she went off on me. Sorry I wasn't as prepared as I should be but it isn't often that a 45+ woman is asked for ID.