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8 | March 23, 2017 | The Northbrook tower Election 2017 northbrooktower.com Northfield Township supervisor (1 candidate for 1 four-year term) Name: Jill Brickman Age: 57 Residence: Glenview Occupation: Township supervisor Past local government/relative ex- Brickman perience: Sixteen years as Township supervisor; Prior experience as small business owner; served the Township as trustee and head of the Human Services Review Commission; experience in volunteer activities, including volunteer management Why did you decide to run? I still feel that this position gives me unique opportunities to have a positive impact on our community. What do you think is the biggest issue facing your coverage area and how do you plan to approach it? Mental health and substance abuse are big problems here just as they are elsewhere. We are fortunate to have terrific service providers available, but funding is a challenge. At Northfield Township, we continue to support local mental health and substance abuse treatment providers and work cooperatively with them to help them reach more residents in need. These issues pose challenges for families, schools, law enforcement, health care providers and social service agencies. By strengthening the network of all of these groups, we are able to support solutions. What makes you a strong candidate for this position? I have been and still am involved in a variety of community activities which gives me something of an overview of our area, and have demonstrated a combination of fiscal restraint and compassion for people in need. What do you want people to know about you? That I love my job and am grateful for the opportunity to serve in this capacity. Northfield Township Clerk (1 candidate for 1 four-year term) Name: Patricia Lechner Age: 54 Residence: Northbrook Occupation: Northfield Township clerk Past local government/relative experience: No past local government experience; Chaired many fundraisers Why did you decide to run? Northfield Township Assessor (1 candidate for 1 four-year term) Editor’s Note: Northfield Township Assessor Patricia K. Damisch did not return a questionnaire despite repeated requests sent by The Northbrook Tower. She is running unopposed. Seo From Page 7 Lechner I was asked to run at a volunteer event. Damisch ready to serve my community and I can bring a new and global prospective. What do you want most for people to know about you? I would like my community friends to know that I believe in the “Four C” concept, which is: compassion, competence, character and confidence. I would like to give a voice and an opportunity to participate to all the different cultures that live within our neighborhoods, so that we can grow as a community. I look forward to meeting and learning more about the people in our township and I will work hard to bring unity to all the residence we serve. What do you think is the biggest issue facing your coverage area and how do you plan to approach it? By far, the biggest issue facing our area is rising property taxes. Sadly, our property taxes are rising at a rate not commensurate with property values which can be a burden for many families and the elderly. When our residents suffer unemployment or have a surgery with medication costs, bills may have to be paid before the grocery store visit. Our Northfield Food Pantry receives donations from generous vendors and our residents can visit the food pantry. It is very encouraging to see how generous our community can be when people are in need. What makes you a strong candidate for this position? I have an IT background and have always volunteered when my six children were in school. I think I chaperoned just about every field trip and dance, so it was a natural to help out at the Township. What do you want people to know about you? That I value the importance of giving back, volunteering and giving of yourself. It’s natural to help your own family, but it’s even better when you can give of yourself and help others. Northfield Township Highway Commissioner (1 candidate for 1 four-year term) Name: Timothy Rueckert and map and survey the Age: 51 rainwater drainage system. Residence: Unincorporated Glenview Past local government/relative expe- Rueckert rience: State of Illinois employee for 30 years, the last 22 years spent with the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) with the last 12 years as a Special Agent Supervisor; With the IGB, responsible for overseeing a highly regulated industry, both criminally and civilly; Experience with regulation should help in duties as a highway commissioner Why did you decide to run? This is my first time running for public office. I grew up in a politician’s home. My father was the Maine Township assessor for many years. Through his years of service, I saw the only meaningful rewards come from doing something worthwhile for the people you serve. I have spent several years donating my time to various groups to “help out.” When I learned that the current highway commissioner was not going to run again this term, I saw my opportunity to serve. What do you think is the biggest issue facing your coverage area and how do you plan to approach it? In one word — flooding. There are several areas in the township that flood regularly. I will of course seek assistance from the county, state and federal government. In the short term, I plan to implement more pumps, sand bags, clear or construct ditches Advertise in our Legal Services Directory For More Information or to place a listing Call 708-326-9170 | www.22ndcenturymedia.com What makes you a strong candidate for this position? I believe that I am the best candidate for this position because of my knowledge of the area. I watched this area develop and redeveloped again. I have many years of managerial experience. I feel that my previous work experience proves that. What do you people to know about you? I am a family man with three boys and have lived in and around the township for most of my life. Most of the people in the township are friends and neighbors. I want the road district to be transparent, accountable and most of all, service oriented. ,LLC ®
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