Sunday, March 24, 2013
Mayoral candidate Mark Walsten speaks about flooding in Des Plaines.
Des Plaines mayoral candidates Anthony “Tony” Arredia, Third Ward Alderman Matt Bogusz and Sixth Ward Alderman Mark Walsten spoke to Des Plaines residents at a debate at city hall on March 21 . In this video, Walsten speaks about flooding in Des Plaines. Click on the names below to see what the other two candidates said. Mayoral Candidates Speak about Flooding in Des Plaines: Des Plaines Mayoral Election Questionnaires: For more stories, pictures, information and conversation, like Des Plaines Patch on Facebook.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Hot topics at the debate included gaming tax revenue, commercial development in Des Plaines, flooding problems and more.
Des Plaines mayoral candidates Anthony “Tony” Arredia, Third Ward Alderman Matt Bogusz and Sixth Ward Alderman Mark Walsten met for the second of three debates at Des Plaines City Hall on March 21. The candidates spoke about their visions for the city, ideas for development, their abilities to serve as mayor, flooding problems, spending gaming tax revenue and more. Des Plaines Mayoral Election Questionnaires: For more stories, pictures, information and conversation, like Des Plaines Patch on Facebook.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Des Plaines mayoral candidates spoke to members of the city’s business community about a range of topics including downtown development.
Des Plaines mayoral candidates Anthony “Tony” Arredia, Third Ward Alderman Matt Bogusz and Sixth Ward Alderman Mark Walsten spoke to Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce members and others about issues relevant to the business community at Giuseppe’s La Cantina Restaurant, 1062 Lee St. in Des Plaines on Wednesday. In this video, Tony Arredia speaks about Metropolitan Square in downtown Des Plaines. Click on the names below to see what the other two candidates said. Des Plaines Mayoral Candidates Speak about Metropolitan Square: Des Plaines Mayoral Candidates’ Websites: For more stories, pictures, information and conversation, like Des Plaines Patch on Facebook.
Des Plaines mayoral candidates spoke to members of the city’s business community about a range of topics including downtown development.
Des Plaines mayoral candidates Anthony “Tony” Arredia, Third Ward Alderman Matt Bogusz and Sixth Ward Alderman Mark Walsten spoke to Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce members and others about issues relevant to the business community at Giuseppe’s La Cantina Restaurant, 1062 Lee St. in Des Plaines on Wednesday. In this video, Alderman Matt Bogusz speaks about Metropolitan Square in downtown Des Plaines. Click on the names below to see what the other two candidates said. Des Plaines Mayoral Candidates Speak about Metropolitan Square: Des Plaines Mayoral Candidates’ Websites: For more stories, pictures, information and conversation, like Des Plaines Patch on Facebook.
Des Plaines mayoral candidates spoke to members of the city’s business community about a range of topics including downtown development.
Des Plaines mayoral candidates Anthony “Tony” Arredia, Third Ward Alderman Matt Bogusz and Sixth Ward Alderman Mark Walsten spoke to Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce members and others about issues relevant to the business community at Giuseppe’s La Cantina Restaurant, 1062 Lee St. in Des Plaines on Wednesday. In this video, Alderman Mark Walsten speaks about Metropolitan Square in downtown Des Plaines. Click on the names below to see what the other two candidates said. Des Plaines Mayoral Candidates Speak about Metropolitan Square: Des Plaines Mayoral Candidates’ Websites: For more stories, pictures, information and conversation, like Des Plaines Patch on Facebook.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Des Plaines mayoral candidates spoke to chamber of commerce members and others about downtown development, gaming tax revenue expenditures and more at Giuseppe’s La Cantina Restaurant on Wednesday.
The three candidates for mayor of Des Plaines got their first chance to confront each other publically about issues raised during the campaigns. Approximately 60 community members gathered at Giuseppe’s La Cantina Restaurant, 1062 Lee St. in Des Plaines, to listen to former mayor of Des Plaines Anthony “Tony” Arredia, Third Ward Alderman Matt Bogusz and Sixth Ward Alderman Mark Walsten discuss a wide range of topics relevant to the city’s business community. Arredia, Bogusz and Walsten spoke about the history and future of downtown development including Metropolitan Square and the city’s plans renovate the public spaces, the potential of other commercial developments in Des Plaines, what gaming revenue the city receives from Rivers Casino …
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
The three candidates for mayor are scheduled to meet at a Des Plaines restaurant, at city hall and at the senior center for three debates beginning Wednesday.
Former mayor of Des Plaines Anthony “Tony” Arredia, Third Ward Alderman Matt Bogusz and Sixth Ward Alderman Mark Walsten will meet for three debates in five days beginning Wednesday. Here are the basics: Debate Hosted by the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce Debate Hosted by Journal and Topics Newspapers Debate Hosted by Frisbie Senior Center’s Senior Advisory Council For more stories, pictures, information and conversation, like Des Plaines Patch on Facebook.
Monday, March 18, 2013
Tony Arredia, aldermen Matt Bogusz and Mark Walsten, list their top priorities if elected mayor of Des Plaines, and more in election questionnaires.
We asked Des Plaines mayoral candidates about their backgrounds, qualifications, plans if elected and more in election questionnaires. Former mayor of Des Plaines Anthony “Tony” Arredia, Third Ward Alderman Matt Bogusz and Sixth Ward Alderman Mark Walsten are seeking the post. The mayoral candidates answered the question, what would your priorities be if elected to this office?, with the responses below. Check out the complete questionnaire for each candidate by clicking on his name. Maintain the current business community while bringing in businesses to fill vacant property and store fronts. Continue the storm water (flooding) plan that I started with the construction of the $15,000,000 Levee #50 project (all but $400,000 was funded by …
Anthony “Tony” Arredia is running against Third Ward Alderman Matt Bogusz and Sixth Ward Alderman Mark Walsten for mayor of Des Plaines.
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Monday, March 18
The following information was provided by Tony Arredia. Patch provides a platform for candidates to share their messages, and does not give endorsements. To share your message with readers for free, add it to the Local Voices section on Des Plaines Patch. Name: Anthony (Tony) Arredia Position sought: Mayor of Des Plaines Campaign contact information. Please include any or all of the following: website, email address, phone number, Facebook page, Twitter account, mailing address, etc. Website: www.tony4mayor.com Age: A very young 75. Family Include as much info as you like (names, ages, number of children, etc.): Wife = Ida Jean --- Sons Joseph – Charles – James (4 grandchildren). Education Include degree(s) and school(s): Completed …
Third Ward Alderman Matt Bogusz is running against Anthony “Tony” Arredia and Sixth Ward Alderman Mark Walsten for mayor of Des Plaines.
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Monday, March 18
The following information was provided by Matt Bogusz. Patch provides a platform for candidates to share their messages, and does not give endorsements. To share your message with readers for free, add it to the Local Voices section on Des Plaines Patch. Name: Matt Bogusz Position sought: Mayor of Des Plaines Campaign contact information. Please include any or all of the following: website, email address, phone number, Facebook page, Twitter account, mailing address, etc. Website: mattbogusz.com Email: matt@mattbogusz.com Phone: (224) 725-3856 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MatthewBogusz Twitter: @mattbogusz Age: 26 Family Include as much info as you like (names, ages, number of children, etc.): Matt is a lifelong resident of Des …
Edie Behnke
4:46 pm on Thursday, April 4, 2013
Downtown Des Plaines is a disaster and now Arredia says " He wasn't finished"...Well Mr. Arredia with past Alderman Tom Becker at your side I am sure you can now destroy what's left of it. Maybe we can put a stadium on the other side of the tracks. more ›