CITIZENS' COUNCIL OF LA GRANGE
Congratulations to all of the Candidates recommended by the Council!
All of the candidates recommended by the Citizens' Council of La Grange won their respective elections. For more coverage, please see the following articles:
Article from the Doings (April 9, 2013)
Article from the Doings (April 9, 2013)
Article from the La Grange Patch (April 9, 2013)
Article from the Doings (April 9, 2013)
Article from the Doings (April 9, 2013)
Article from the La Grange Patch (April 9, 2013)
Candidates Forum held on
Wednesday, March 13th
On Wednesday, March 13th, the Citizens' Council held a Candidates Forum at Village Hall, at which Village residents heard from all of the candidates on this April's ballot. For coverage of the Forum, please see the following:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/suburbs/la_grange_western_springs/ct-tl-la-grange-forum-20130318,0,1545926.story
http://lagrange.patch.com/articles/citizens-council-of-la-grange-candidate-forum
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2013/03/14/la-grange-trustee-candidates-spar-over-issues-at-citizens-council-forum/amb8oc6/
http://lagrange.suntimes.com/news/elections/18827453-505/la-grange-trustee-candidates-differ-over-role-spending.html
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/suburbs/la_grange_western_springs/ct-tl-la-grange-forum-20130318,0,1545926.story
http://lagrange.patch.com/articles/citizens-council-of-la-grange-candidate-forum
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2013/03/14/la-grange-trustee-candidates-spar-over-issues-at-citizens-council-forum/amb8oc6/
http://lagrange.suntimes.com/news/elections/18827453-505/la-grange-trustee-candidates-differ-over-role-spending.html
Slating for the April 9, 2013 election has been completed.
At its meeting on Wednesday, November 28th, the Citizens' Council slated Tom Livingston as a candidate for Village President, and slated Bill Holder, Mark Langan and David McCarty as candidates for the Village Board.
At its meeting on Wednesday, November 14th, the Citizens' Council slated four candidates for the four open trustee positions on the Library Board. The slated candidates are: Bill Coffee, Tim Kelpsas, Mary Nelson and Becky Spratford. In addition, the Council slated Bob Ashby for one of the open commissioner positions on the Park District Board.
Each of these candidates submitted an application for slating to the Council, and the essay portion of each candidate's application is available at this link for the Village Board, at this link for the President, at this link for the Library Board and at this link for the Park District Board. Each essay response is also available by following the link to the left.
In March, 2013, the Council will host a forum at which all residents of La Grange may hear from and ask questions of the candidates, including those not slated by the Council. Additional details concerning the forum will be posted in January. All members of the public and the media are invited to attend.
At its meeting on Wednesday, November 14th, the Citizens' Council slated four candidates for the four open trustee positions on the Library Board. The slated candidates are: Bill Coffee, Tim Kelpsas, Mary Nelson and Becky Spratford. In addition, the Council slated Bob Ashby for one of the open commissioner positions on the Park District Board.
Each of these candidates submitted an application for slating to the Council, and the essay portion of each candidate's application is available at this link for the Village Board, at this link for the President, at this link for the Library Board and at this link for the Park District Board. Each essay response is also available by following the link to the left.
In March, 2013, the Council will host a forum at which all residents of La Grange may hear from and ask questions of the candidates, including those not slated by the Council. Additional details concerning the forum will be posted in January. All members of the public and the media are invited to attend.
Serving La Grange since 1941
The Citizens’ Council is a nonpartisan, volunteer organization that seeks, evaluates and recommends candidates for local office in the Village of La Grange. Its primary focus is to find the best qualified candidates for the various elected officers of the Village of La Grange, La Grange Library Board of Trustees and the Park District of La Grange. Equally important, the Council strives to keep its members - and all residents - infomed on key issues in local government.
La Grange residents, who are registered voters, are invited to join the
Citizens' Council and take part in a nonpartisan slating process that emphasizes
a candidate's qualifications and commitment to good government. To join the
Council, please complete the membership application and join us at one of
our next meetings.
SEE THE MEMBERSHIP TAB AT LEFT
FOR AN EASY-TO-USE
APPLICATION FORM.
La Grange residents, who are registered voters, are invited to join the
Citizens' Council and take part in a nonpartisan slating process that emphasizes
a candidate's qualifications and commitment to good government. To join the
Council, please complete the membership application and join us at one of
our next meetings.
SEE THE MEMBERSHIP TAB AT LEFT
FOR AN EASY-TO-USE
APPLICATION FORM.
Get Involved
The Citizens' Council is interested in maintaining a membership that is diverse and represents multiple viewpoints from all areas of the Village of La Grange. We meet together to evaluate and recommend candidates for local public office. The common ground for our deliberations and decisions is in serving the best interests of all the community. If you think you might be interested in joining us, there's more information on the Membership page.
Please explore our site to learn more about the nomination process for Village, Park District, and Library Board positions, why we have a Citizens' Council system, how it works, and who we are.
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All politics is local. We encourage you to get involved. Make sure you have a say in the character of our Village and the services we receive. Select yourself or recommend a fellow resident for a position on the Council or to run for one of the Village, Park or Library boards. If you are interested in learning more, contact us at lgcitizenscouncil@gmail.com.
The Citizens' Council is interested in maintaining a membership that is diverse and represents multiple viewpoints from all areas of the Village of La Grange. We meet together to evaluate and recommend candidates for local public office. The common ground for our deliberations and decisions is in serving the best interests of all the community. If you think you might be interested in joining us, there's more information on the Membership page.
Please explore our site to learn more about the nomination process for Village, Park District, and Library Board positions, why we have a Citizens' Council system, how it works, and who we are.
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All politics is local. We encourage you to get involved. Make sure you have a say in the character of our Village and the services we receive. Select yourself or recommend a fellow resident for a position on the Council or to run for one of the Village, Park or Library boards. If you are interested in learning more, contact us at lgcitizenscouncil@gmail.com.
For more informatio, to join the Council, or to make a donation to support the Council, e-mail us at lgcitizenscouncil@gmail.com
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