Sweeney Looking Ahead to November
The Republican write-in candidate for the 55th District “thrilled” with turnout.
Susan Sweeney, a Republican from Park Ridge running to represent Illinois’ newly-drawn 55th House District, will likely appear on the general election ballot, as more than 2,300 votes were tallied in unofficial results on Friday. Sweeney needed at least 500 to get on the ballot. Sweeney said when they knew about 2,500 write-in votes were cast, she was hopeful they would get a large portion of those. “I was thrilled to see that we a huge portion,” Sweeney said. “To gather over 2,300 votes in less than two months as a write-in campaign speaks volumes to the support and what I have to offer the people in this district.” Earlier: Sweeney says voters, government officials need to “step up.” Sweeney said she just needed to plan from here. “I’m …
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11:16 am on Sunday, May 6, 2012
I am wondering what is her stand on money making red light cameras in northwest suburbs, which do nothing to reduce accidents and improve traffic safety. Accidents had doubled since installation of red light camera and yet her opponent, Des Plaines Mayor Marty Moylan does not want to remove red light camera from Rand and Gof road intersection. Clearly, he prefer money over safety. more ›