8 | March 21, 2019 | The winnetka Current election 2019 winnetkacurrent.com Northfield Village Board (4-year term, vote for 3/5) Moose and Ice The Bluhm Family, of Winnetka These are our two dogs, Moose, 1, is a jackapoo — cross between a Jack Russell and a toy poodle — and Ice, a 7-year-old Australian Shepard we just adopted in December from a shelter in Colorado. He lived his entire life in a puppy mill, but he’s a surprisingly friendly and sweet boy who gets along great with our three sons and Moose, of course. Moose is a devil dog and loves to chew everything in sight, especially shoes, the stinkier the better! HELP! We’re running out of pets to feature! To see your pet as Pet of the Week, send information to megan@ winnetkacurrent.com or 60 Revere Drive, Suite 888, Northbrook, IL 60062. WINNER: Best Groomer in Chicagoland Pet of the Week Sponsored by Love Fur Dogs The Best in Grooming 847-LUV-DOGS www.LoveFurDogs.com • 69 Green Bay Rd. Glencoe, IL Name: Charles Orth Age: 60 Residence: Northfield Occupation: Fire Inspector, Village of Libertyville Fire Department Past local government/relative experience: 40 years in the Fire Service working for the Village of Northfield Fire Dept., The Village of Wilmette Fire Dept., City of Highland Park Fire Dept. and Community Development Department, The Village of Libertyville Fire Dept., The Village of Northbrook Public Works Department. The Northfield Caucus, The Traffic and Transportation Committee for the Village of Northfield. Leadership roles as The School Board President and Vice President at St. Philip the Apostle School in Northfield. Cub Master for Pack 17 in Northfield. Community leader who organized and lead a coalition of East of Edens residence opposing a development project at 1622 Willow Road, which resulted in The Northfield Village Board unanimously voting 7-0 not to allow the project to proceed. What do you think is the biggest issue facing your coverage area and how do you plan to approach it to Name: Tom Whittaker Age: 48 Residence: Northfield Occupation: Retired firefighter/paramedic Past local government/relative experience: I have lived in Northfield for over 40 years. I am a loyal Northfielder, I understand the community’s history and want to see the community continue to thrive. My experience in local government started early on as a high school and college student, spending summers working for Northfield’s Public Works Department. After high school, I became a Firefighter/Paramedic with Northfield Fire/Rescue. I continued on my path of public service as a professional Firefighter/ Paramedic, and an Administrator and improve your constituents’ quality of life? The Village Board Trustee’s represent the entire Village. I can and would represent all the residents of Northfield. Citizens have expressed concern about the following topics: Citizens having input in local government and being heard, development, property taxes, safety, Village services, storm water management, flood control, infrastructure, business development, and property values. The Village Board trustees must listen to the concerns of the Citizens and work with their fellow Board members, Staff and Department heads to provide a plan of action which meets the needs of the Community, while maintaining fiscal responsibility. What makes you the best/a top candidate for this position? I have lived in Northfield my entire life, almost 60 years. I have lived at 1652 Willow Road, 326 Wagner Road, 1699 Winnetka, 347 Linder Ave. and currently at 1655 Orchard lane. I have been a Public servant for 40 years. I have served on the Northfield Village Caucus, The Traffic and Transportation Committee for the Village of Northfield. I was firefighter/paramedic for the Northfield Fire Department for 10 years. I was a Cub Master for Pack 17 in Northfield. Past President and Vice President of the School Board at St. Philip the Apostle School in Northfield. I was a T-Ball coach in Northfield, and girls baseball Coach for the Winnetka Park District. I have a deep understanding of Northfields rich history, needs, and take great pride in having lived here, and volunteered in the Community my entire life. I understand what new families moving into Northfield are looking for, as well as the needs of families who have lived here for as long as I have. We have a strong tax base with a great business Community. I will continue to foster new business growth while maintaining the quality of life Northfield residents currently enjoy and expect from their Village services. I believe in being fiscal responsibility, while providing excellent Village services. I am ready, willing and able to take on the challenges of Village Trustee, and work side by side with the current Village President and board members, as well as the Village staff to lead Northfield. I have demonstrated tremendous leadership skills in my 40 years in the Fire Service, as well as all my time volunteering in various capacities in the community. My resume demonstrates a deep devotion to Northfield and its residents. For those reasons and more, I feel I am very qualified, and top candidate for the position of Village Trustee. Training Officer for the Village of Wheeling. These experiences have provided me with a strong foundation of knowledge in relation to budgeting, long term planning and a range of municipal operations. Now, as a retiree, I dedicate my time to volunteering in various capacities within the community. I am the parent of two children that attend public schools in the community — Sunset Ridge Elementary School and New Trier High School. I am a member of the District 29 PTO and New Trier Booster Club. Through my volunteer experiences, I have established strong working relationships with officials from the Northfield Park District, New Trier High School and Sunset Ridge School District 29. An added benefit has been getting to know my neighbors and fellow community members very well, and I believe that I am prepared to represent them as an elected Village Trustee. What do you think is the biggest issue facing your coverage area and how do you plan to approach it to improve your constituents’ quality of life? The greatest issue facing the Village is balancing the need to address aging infrastructure with the ongoing efforts to improve the quality of life for residents. The Village Board will need to strategically plan for, and address in a fiscally responsible manner, improvements to the aging infrastructure within our village, which includes roadways, the water distribution system, stormwater management, and sanitary sewer systems. At the same time, attention Please see Whittaker, 13
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