Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Des Plaines Mayor Matt Bogusz spoke about what he has learned from other city council members after being sworn into office on Monday.
Des Plaines Mayor Matt Bogusz began his four-year term after being sworn in before a standing-room-only crowd at city hall on Monday. Bogusz thanked his family, friends and supporters, and spoke about some of what he learned working with other city council members. “We all are a collection, a combination of the experiences we’ve had and the lessons we’ve learned from each other,” Bogusz said. “And I’ve learned a lot from the people I’ve worked with.” Click on the video above to see Bogusz speak about learning from Des Plaines city council members. First Ward Alderman Patricia Haugeberg, Third Ward Alderman Denise Rodd, Fifth Ward Alderman James Brookman, Seventh Ward Alderman Joanna Sojka and City Clerk Gloria Ludwig were also sworn into …
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Joseph Kozenczak, John Malloy and Joanna Sojka list their top priorities if elected Seventh Ward Alderman of Des Plaines, and more in election questionnaires.
We asked Des Plaines aldermanic candidates about their backgrounds, qualifications, plans if elected and more in election questionnaires. Joseph Kozenczak, John Malloy and Joanna Sojka are seeking the post. The aldermanic 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 or her name. To reduce regulation on both businesses and homeowners. To limit government control. To encourage others to also run for office. My top priority as Alderman would be providing the Seventh Ward residents with open, transparent access to city hall. The Seventh Ward is spread out geographically and very diverse. We have …
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Joseph Kozenczak is running against John Malloy and Joanna Sojka for Seventh Ward Alderman.
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Tuesday, March 26
The following information was provided by Joseph Kozenczak. 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: Joseph Kozenczak Position sought: Seventh Ward Alderman 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. Phone: (847) 544-8670 On file as a write-in candidate with the Cook County Clerk's Office/Board of Elections. Family Include as much info as you like (names, ages, number of children, etc.): Wife, Karen and daughter, Natalie. Education Include …
John Malloy is running against Joseph Kozenczak and Joanna Sojka for Seventh Ward Alderman.
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Tuesday, March 26
The following information was provided by John Malloy. 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: John F. Malloy Position sought: Seventh Ward Alderman Campaign contact information. Please include any or all of the following: website, email address, phone number, Facebook page, Twitter account, mailing address, etc. Website: Malloy4Alderman.com Phone: (847) 635-7838 Age: 55 Family Include as much info as you like (names, ages, number of children, etc.): Married to my wife, Roberta, for 30 years. Two daughters: Carolyn, 29, and Molly,15. Education Include degree(s) and school(s…
Joanna Sojka is running against Joseph Kozenczak and John Malloy and for Seventh Ward Alderman.
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Tuesday, March 26
The following information was provided by Joanna Sojka. 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: Joanna Sojka Position sought: Seventh Ward Alderman 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.joannasojka.com Email: Joanna@joannasojka.com (contact form also available via website). Age: 28 Family Include as much info as you like (names, ages, number of children, etc.): Unmarried; no children. Education Include degree(s) and school(…
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
D-207 Board of Education member Eric Leys filed documents to withdraw from the race to represent Des Plaines' Seventh Ward, Leys announced Wednesday.
There will be two candidates to represent the Seventh Ward in Des Plaines, not three, as one is set to withdraw. Maine Township High School District 207 Board of Education member Eric Leys announced he withdrew from the race for Seventh Ward Alderman in Des Plaines in a statement on Jan. 2. Leys stated he withdrew in order to focus more on his re-election campaign to D-207, and endorsed another candidate for the Seventh Ward, John Malloy, who holds many similar positions on a number of issues, Leys stated. Joanna Sojka will face Malloy in the Consolidated Election in April for the Seventh Ward seat. Seventh Ward Alderman Dan Wilson stated he intends to retire from city council following his current term. Below is a list of all the …
