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Tree’s Voting Record Shows Missed Elections

Democratic Congressional candidate has voted only twice since 2000.

Congressional Candidate of Long Grove, one of four contenders in the March 20 Democratic primary, has voted only twice since 2000 according to an article in today’s Daily Herald.

According to the article, Tree voted in the 2008 and 2010 general elections. He did not vote in primary or municipal elections in the past because he wanted to maintain non partisanship as a colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve.

“I have not voted in local non-partisan elections before for the same reasons regarding the military culture, even though at a very local level, I understand the races are not partisan,” Tree said to Patch today.

The full Daily Herald story also discusses the voting records of the other Democrats, of Deerfield, of Waukegan and of Mundelein as well as the man they want to challenge in the Nov. 6 general election, .

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Missy Wilson Taki February 6, 2012 at 07:54 pm
I don't know where this guy votes, but where I vote, your ballot is private. Maybe the military handles things differently. Or maybe some excuses are being made. What if he gets voted in, and decides he won't vote because he doesn't want people to know his opinion. I think he's giving us all a reason not to vote for him.
Daniel Krudop February 6, 2012 at 11:28 pm
Your ballot is private but not your voting record. In Primary elections, you ask for a Democratic or Republican Ballot and that is a public record. It would be hard for him to appear non-partisan if he were to request a Democratic or Republican Ballot.
flower child February 7, 2012 at 03:11 pm
Others may call themselves “Progressive” (in fact, Tree and Schneider are both throwing the term around, hoping it will stick to them), but Ilya Sheyman is the only candidate on the ballot who has demonstrated through deed and action that he is willing to stand up and fight for social justice and equal opportunity for all.
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There is nothing historical about this house. The historical house was torn down in order to buildRead More a modern house which vaguely resembles the home that was owned by Lyman Wilmot. But calling this new construction "an important part of the history of Deerfield" is a travesty.
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Mara, So sorry you feel this way. We feel that this really improves the neighborhood. Tried toRead More keep much of old structure, but Igor's rehab and lack of upkeep, made it impossible. couldn't even keep floors, all warped from water and walls full of mold. City did nothing to stop Igor from combining two distinct properties. I am having a champagne lunch Wed. June 19, 11:30 to 1:30. Would love for you to come and see the house. Maybe that will change your mind. Annette Kalcheim
Mara Meyer June 15, 2013 at 09:33 pm
Annette - my first statement was "beautiful house" so I have no qualms with your outcome -Read More however, this is a re-do, re-creation not the original house. But good luck! I am sure you will find a buyer quickly!
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