Friday, April 8, 2011
Opponents hope to see better spending plan.
After months of community contention, voters strongly defeated a $133 million Township High School District 113 referendum Tuesday. The proposal provided for capital improvements at Deerfield and Highland Park High Schools. Voting against the proposal were 8,872 citizens (56 percent). The measure was supported by 6,831 people (44 percent). “People recognized a better plan was needed,” Pete Koukos said. Koukos was one of the leaders of Education First, the advocacy group opposed to the referendum. “The board will now have to revisit the issue addressing needs, not wants.” Robert Kellman, the campaign manager for Citizens Aiming for Responsible Enhancements (CARE), the advocacy group supporting the referendum, believes improvements will …
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Three caucus-endorsed candidates receive voter’s approval.
There won’t be any changes at the village’s April 18 board meeting. That’s because all three incumbent trustees were reelected. According to unofficial election results from the Lake County clerk’s office, Trustee William Seiden led with 3,412 votes, Robert Benton followed with 2,868, and Thomas Jester took home 2,563 votes. Longtime Deerfield resident and independent candidate James Moyer fell short at the polls Tuesday night with 2,006 votes. "I believe the results of the election were indicative of a village with no major issues and three incumbents on the slate," Moyer said. "I believe I brought to the board's attention the importance of retail sales tax income and being more business friendly. We are all trying to advance Deerfield's …
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
$133 million District 113 renovation proposal hot ticket item on this year’s ballot.
Deerfield residents Patch spoke with Tuesday had one thing on their minds when heading into vote: the $133 million referendum. “It’s ridiculous without a better plan,” a longtime Deerfield resident said after casting her ballot at Deerfield Village Hall. “A lot of the improvements they’re choosing to make are pre-mature.” Shirley Mailfald voted at Deersprings Pool, another local precinct that saw 411 voters by noon on Tuesday. Mailfald said she was also concerned about the township’s capital improvement plan, which calls for upgrades to both Deerfield and Highland Park High Schools. More important, however, was exercising her franchise. “I always vote. I’ve never missed one (an election),” Mailfald said. “I’m also concerned about taxes,” …
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Don't know who to vote for in the local election? Patch questions the candidates so you can make an informed choice.
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
With election day quickly approaching and early voting already under way, Deerfield Patch brings you Q&A's with the District 113 School Board candidates vying for four seats. The candidates were asked questions on a range of topics. Patch has not altered their responses in anyway. We will feature two new candidates over the course of five days. Michael Smith Background: Michael Smith has been on the District 113 School Board for four years. He's chairman of the district's Finance Committee and has lived in Deerfield for 19 years. He has two children who are graduates of Deerfield High School, one in 2008 and one in 2010. Patch: Why run for the school board? Michael Smith: I ran for the District 113 Board of Education four years ago as …
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Don't know who to vote for in the local election? Patch questions the candidates so you can make an informed choice.
With election day quickly approaching and early voting already under way, Deerfield Patch brings you Q&A's with the District 113 School Board candidates vying for four seats. The candidates were asked questions on a range of topics. Patch has not altered their responses in anyway. We will feature two new candidates over the course of five days. David Small Background: David Small, an investment fund manager, has lived in Highland Park since 1993 with his fiveboys, two of which are graduates of Highland Park High School. He is one of four caucus-endorsed candidates. Patch: Why run for the school board? David Small: I decided to run for school board because I feel that this age in particular has been an extraordinarily important development…
Friday, March 25, 2011
Don't know who to vote for in the local election? Patch questions the candidates so you can make an informed choice.
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Friday, March 25, 2011
With election day quickly approaching and early voting already under way, Deerfield Patch brings you Q&A's with the District 113 School Board candidates vying for four seats. The candidates were asked questions on a range of topics. Patch has not altered their responses in anyway. We will feature two new candidates over the course of the next five days. Debra Hymen Background: After serving 12 years as a member of the District 112 Board, Debra Hymen decided she wanted to run for a seat on the District 113 School Board. A real estate agent since 1996, Hymen moved to Highland Park with her husband, Joel, in 1983. Their three children graduated from both school districts attending Sherwood, Elm Place and Highland Park High School. Patch: …
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Don't know who to vote for in the local election? Patch questions the candidates this week so you can make an informed choice.
"All politics is local" and "The closer to home, the greater the impact on your pocketbook" are two truisms in politics. The candidates in local elections affect how much you pay in taxes, and what you get for your money, more than candidates in Springfield and Washington, D.C. So who are these folks who will impact your life and money? Find out on Patch. Then make an informed choice when you vote in the April 5 election. Bill Seiden Candidate for the Deerfield Village Board of Trustees. Three seats up for re-election, four candidates running. 1) Briefly tell us what, in your background or education, has prepared you to make a contribution on this board. Can you offer an expertise that would be a resource to other board members? I am a …
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Don't know who to vote for in the local election? Patch questions the candidates this week so you can make an informed choice.
"All politics is local" and "The closer to home, the greater the impact on your pocketbook" are two truisms in politics. The candidates in local elections affect how much you pay in taxes, and what you get for your money, more than candidates in Springfield and Washington, D.C. So who are these folks who will impact your life and money? Find out on Patch. Then make an informed choice when you vote in the April 5 election. Tom Jester Candidate for the Deerfield Village Board of Trustees. Three seats up for re-election, four candidates running. 1) Briefly tell us what, in your background or education, has prepared you to make a contribution on this board. Can you offer an expertise that would be a resource to other board members? I am a …
Monday, February 7, 2011
Jim Moyer polishes up campaign in hopes of bumping aside any of 3 incumbents in April elections.
Deerfield’s three current trustees up for re-election have a little competition now that 17-year resident Jim Moyer has decided to run. “My whole driving force is the retail health of Deerfield. I think that is an important dimension that I can bring to the board,” Moyer said. “Right now in my eyes, it seems a bit as a second stepchild.” On the April ballot, Moyer will face three incumbent trustees who are backed by the Deerfield Village Caucus Party. At a town meeting in December, registered voters unanimously picked Bob Benton, Tom Jester and Bill Seiden as the caucus's slate. Three candidates who are extremely interested in maintaining their positions on the board. "I think I'd do a nice job if I could continue," Benton said at the town…
Bringin' Down Briarwood
4:28 pm on Monday, April 11, 2011
Natalie: I haven't been in the community enough to know the editorial direction of the Patch, so excuse me if this is out of the realm of the Patch. However, i hope you'll help the community as a watchdog for E-1st and others who liberally used the phrase "We will get to work on a better plan on April 6." This was the centerpiece of their vocal campaign and they should be held accountable to the … more ›