Eight people are vying for the four DuPage Township trustee seats in the April 2013 election.
Eight people are vying for four DuPage Township trustee seats. Two incumbents are running for re-election: Alyssia Benford and Sheldon Watts. Of the six challengers, four are Democrats and two are Republicans. Benford and Watts are both Republicans. The candidates are all running for a four-year term as trustee.
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DuPage Township will host the seminar "Who Lives and Who Dies? Can you identify a REAL WEAPON from a FAKE WEAPON?" March 20.
Could you identify a real gun from a pellet gun, BB gun or a painted water gun? Could having a fake gun be life-threatening? DuPage Township will host a seminar March 20 to tackle those issues, as well as the use of BB and other "fake" guns in Will County crime and the dangers BB and pellet guns pose. The seminar will be held at the Levy Center at 5:30 p.m. There will be free pizza and pop. The event is a collaboration between DuPage Township and the H.E.A.R.T. organization. H.E.A.R.T. assists teens 13 to 18 years of age in Will County who are in need of court-ordered community service compliance. It is the first time DuPage Township will present this program, according to officials. The organizers said they scheduled the program to …
9:00 am on Friday, March 8, 2013
Still don't want to get shot and killed by the Police with a fake gun don't point it at them. The Police don't have time to ask is the gun real or fake. Don't be stupid, don't get shot. more ›
Candidate questionnaires for the eight people are vying for the four DuPage Township trustee seats in the April 2013 election.
Sheldon Watts is one of eight candidates running for DuPage Township trustee.
Applicable experience qualifying you for the position: My corporate business operations management background provides me with the ability to analyze the organization’s financial reports, strategically manage the roll-out of critical organizational initiatives, manage resource utilization, and track customer / resident satisfaction. My work related experiences have also helped me to develop a keen eye for identifying opportunities for cost savings. My formal education that includes a BA, MBA, and currently a PhD candidate in Organizational Leadership also contributes to my qualifications to serve as a township trustee. In addition, the fact that I am currently a township trustee and very familiar with the role, provides me the ability …
10:20 pm on Sunday, March 31, 2013
Jimmy, What has he said above that indicates more spending. The township helps those in need. If you lost your job and couldnt feed your family, the township would be there to assist you and your family. Did you know that the majority of the food is donated from local grocery stores? Are you saying it is more humane to throw it away and feed the racoons or help your neighbor? more ›
Eight people are vying for the four DuPage Township trustee seats in the April 2013 election.
Eight people are vying for four DuPage Township trustee seats. Two incumbents are running for re-election: Alyssia Benford and Sheldon Watts. Of the six challengers, four are Democrats and two are Republicans. Benford and Watts are both Republicans. The candidates are all running for a four-year term as trustee.
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Shirley Valevicius is one of eight candidates running for DuPage Township trustee.
Applicable experience qualifying you for the position: Thirty-six years in village politics and experience, elected to Collector position for four years, 2009-2014 Why are you running for this office? To give voters a choice and I think I can do a better job with tax money expenditures. What will be your most important priority if you get elected? Transparency and communication to public where needed What sets you apart from the other candidates? I vote “no” if called for, I’m not a total “yes” man. How long have you lived in your community and/or been active in local issues? I’ve lived in Bolingbrook over 39 years. My children were raised here and attended the schools up to high school. I have been active in the community for over 36…
4:30 pm on Friday, March 29, 2013
Why is it assumed that we will have an ever increasing need for more spending? I keep hearing the economy is improving. I believe the food pantry and many of the activities of the township are wasteful and duplicative (youth activities). The township seems to thrive on creating more dependency. Shirley ...I do hope you are elected but I also hope you try to follow some of the methods and … more ›
John Seale is one of eight candidates running for DuPage Township trustee.
Applicable experience qualifying you for the position: With over 30 years of service my background includes roles as a non-commissioned officer, field technician, parts specialists, supervisor and other management positions where I was responsible for service delivery and managing all aspects of personnel including training and supervision, creating budgets and managing local and remote operations including oversight of contract personnel. I have held roles in product development and product management. I have experience working with others to establish and achieve organizational objectives. Why are you running for this office? This may sound cliché but I am running for this office because I want to improve the efficiency of the township. …
4:25 pm on Friday, March 29, 2013
This is the first I've heard of real fairness and searching for efficiency. We need reform at the township. John Seale gets my vote because he sounds like a reformer. more ›
Maripat Oliver is one of eight candidates running for DuPage Township trustee.
Applicable experience qualifying you for the position: My experience serving on the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Post Adoption Advisory Board. I was appointed by our previous Governor to the Children and Family Services Review Board. My activities in the Community that keep me connected to the people that I will be serving. Why are you running for this office? My experience serving on the DCFS Boards and being a foster/adoptive parent, has given me a very broad view of people in need and how they came to be in need. I understand the need for our Youth Services that help the at risk kids in our community and WHY disbanding these services would actually hurt the community at large. The need for job fairs and …
1:35 pm on Tuesday, April 2, 2013
The reason I pay taxes is to maintain the community I have chosen to live in. When the community offers assistance to help its citizens through times they cannot handle alone, it fosters loyalty and presents itself to the outside as a stable community. Since any company knows it is cheaper to keep the clients you have than to attract new ones, then showing that the township is interested in … more ›
Melvin Holmes, Sr., is one of eight candidates running for DuPage Township trustee.
Why are you running for this office? To be a servant to my community. What will be your most important priority if you get elected? To improve visibility to all Township services. What sets you apart from the other candidates? My desire help and be of service to all the in the community. How long have you lived in your community and/or been active in local issues? For fifteen years. No. What's your favorite thing about DuPage Township? My concerns is for the youth, elderly and those less fortunate. What are the biggest challenges facing DuPage Township, and how would you address them? Making sure that services,and programs are made known to all residents. Expand the youth program. With a martial arts training …
4:19 pm on Friday, March 29, 2013
He appears interested in expanding services. Is there any thought of controlling expenditures? The township should not continue to be run as a charitable foundation. The township should be downsized... not continuing to be expanded. How are they going to payback the taxes owed Bolingbrook Adventist? more ›
Jacqueline Clisham is one of eight candidates running for DuPage Township trustee.
Applicable experience qualifying you for the position: My background of approximately 20 years in the field of accounting includes time spent recently as a Chief Fiscal Officer in State government. As CFO, I was charged with developing and implementing my agency’s annual budget. With State agencies struggling to do more with less, I am no stranger to the process of identifying waste and inefficiencies in government operations. I am also current treasurer of Romeoville Lions Club. Why are you running for this office? To maintain levels of necessary services while reducing cost to taxpayers. What will be your most important priority if you get elected? Keeping taxes flat. What sets you apart from the other candidates? Experienced …
10:37 am on Sunday, April 7, 2013
Jackie's accounting background, and legal experience makes her the ideal candidate for DuPage Township. What makes her even more attractive is the fact that she wants to "clean up the books", and refuse to be a "yes person". This can only benefit the taxpayers. This is a no-brainer. more ›
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10:19 am on Thursday, April 4, 2013
Do any of you feel that some of the submissions were lacking in information? I'm a bit disappointed. more ›