In suggesting a November advisory referendum on term limits for village council members, Mayor Ron Sandack said he is interested in sparking community discussion on the issue.
I’ll take him at his word — and offer a few of my thoughts later in this post (and invite you to do the same). But first a little [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Ron Sandack'
Whose term limits?
March 26th, 2010 · 15 Comments · Boards and Commissions, Village Council
Tags: Ron Sandack·term limits
Should county oversee water?
March 8th, 2010 · 3 Comments · County Politics
Two local officials appear largely supportive of bills sponsored by Sen. Dan Cronin and Rep. Randy Ramey that would put the DuPage Water Commission under the control of the county.
The water commission has come under increased scrutiny since November, when it was revealed administrators had spent down nearly $20 million in financial reserves.
While the Tribune [...]
States of the Village
January 12th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Business, Economic Development, Village Council, Village Hall
Mayor Ron Sandack is set to deliver a State of the Village speech at tomorrow’s general membership luncheon of the Downers Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the first of two such speeches he will give.
The event, which was open to the community as well as Chamber members, sold out earlier today.
This marks the [...]
Tags: Downers Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry·Ron Sandack·State of the Village speech
The Mayor strikes back
November 20th, 2009 · 42 Comments · Village Council, budget
Painting an unfortunate picture.
This is different. The whole “praise people in public, criticize them in private” meme defined Ron Sandack’s first two years in office. It led to fast meetings, unanimous votes, jocularity and little dissenting opinion.
That normal good humor and jocularity got a kick in the teeth Wednesday night courtesy of Sandack himself, via [...]
Tags: budget·local government·Local politics·municipal budget·property taxes·Ron Sandack·Village Council
Sandack endorses Murphy
November 17th, 2009 · 1 Comment · 2010 election, state politics
Mayor Ron Sandack has formally endorsed Matt Murphy for lieutenant governor, according to a press release from the Murphy camp.
Sandack was the only mayor among a dozen state senators and representatives to endorse Murphy, who is unofficially running with gubernatorial candidate Andy McKenna. Sandy Pihos, (R-42) of Glen Ellyn also endorsed Murphy.
“Matt Murphy is a [...]
Tags: Dan Cronin·Matt Murphy·Ron Sandack
Seen at the train station
September 10th, 2009 · Comments Off · 2010 election, Boards and Commissions
State Sen. Dan Cronin, Mayor Ron Sandack and Commissioner Sean Durkin were at the Main Street train station this morning gathering signatures for Cronin’s bid to succeed Robert Schillerstrom as DuPage County Board chairman. The primary election is set for February.
Cronin, an Elmhurst Republican, kicked off his campaign in July. Schillerstrom has thrown his hat [...]