ENDORSEMENTS: BURGESS, TATES and JONES FOR TRUSTEE

ENDORSEMENT- Time for the TRUTH for a CHANGE!
By Joseph Wiszowaty
SAUK VILLAGER NEWS
With the early voting underway Sauk Village residents are urged to RUN... do not walk to the polls! You can get a head start to vote by going to the Lynwood Senior-Youth Center at 21490 Lincoln Highway, Lynwood, IL 9am - 5pm, Monday thru Saturday from now until April 4th!  If you are not registered to vote, you will need 2 forms of identification; one with your current address on it and you will be able to register AND VOTE the same day!  You will not be able to register and vote on April 7th; you must do so before hand!

Sauk Village has come a long way in just 4 years.  It evolved from a promise of "United We Stand, Together We Can" to a deplorable reality of divide and conquer!  Divide and conquer are the tactics the present Mayor and his Bobble heads are employing under a guise of "forward motions" in reality it is backward politics!

Mayor David Hanks administration has become identical to the political power mongering of former Mayor Lewis Towers' each and every day gets worse.  With a full majority of the Village Board voting for any nonsensical proposal put out by Hanks, they have back room discussions without an open, honest and transparent process, leaving Trustee Burgess and residents in the dark.  Sauk Village, it's time to send Hanks a clear message that the Village is tired of the same old politics as usual.  It's time for a New Direction and it's time for the TRUTH FOR A CHANGE!  It's time to stop lying to the residents and taxpayers, it's time to STOP the Politics with the lives of the employees of the Village and the taxpayers as well!

The way in which Police Chief Tim Holevis was forced out after 30 year on the Sauk Village Police Department, is but  an example of what is to come from the Hanks Administration and his bobbleheads.

DERRICK BURGESS, CECIAL TATES and KELVIN JONES!  These three men are TRUE Independent candidates and will investigate and research each proposal before voting.  They will fairly represent all of the residents of Sauk Village.  They are the ONLY HOPE for a new beginning for Sauk Village.  They will ensure a more balanced Village Board of Trustees to keep checks and balances on the administration of David Hanks!

Village Government needs an open, honest and transparent process for which the current Village Board lacks greatly!  There is virtually no discussion nor debate about issues unless one Trustee raises his voice!  Trustee Derrick N. Burgess!  Sauk Village residents and taxpayers deserve Trustees that care about their concerns.

DERRICK N. BURGESS, TRUSTEE

BURGESS currently serves on the Village Board of Trustees and has been the only Trustee who has brought dialogue and holds the administration accountable.  Burgess has always been a no nonsense Trustee who is willing to listen to the opinions and concerns of others.  Burgess, for the first time since taking office voted NO on the most recent budget which he called "not balanced and not realistic".  5 short months later, many of his colleagues agreed with him and his assessment of the budget that they voted yes to.  Burgess has always advocated for the residents of Sauk Village. He has participated in many events throughout the years and has been a resident for 33 years!  Burgess has earned your trust and deserves to be re-elected.

Lt-Col (Ret) CECIAL TATES

TATES  stepped up to serve our nation.  He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the United States Army; serving in Vietnam and in Iraq and is a decorated Patriot!  Tates volunteered in 1980 to serve on the very first Parks and Recreation Board and helped create many time honored traditions and programs.  TATES, along with Nancy McConathy, Don Pearson and Richard Derosier created many programs for the kids of Sauk Village.  TATES was recognized for his community service and was appointed to fill a vacancy following the resignation of Larry Schimmel as a School Board member.  He was then re-elected to the Board and would step up as President when he was called. TATES has proven he can make tough decisions!  TATES has earned your trust and deserves your vote! 

KELVIN JONES

JONES is a young man, married with a family.  He is a homeowner and property taxpayer who still balances his check book the old fashion way; using a check book ledger and not an iPhone!  JONES is known to be frugal with his finances and is fiscally responsible.  He will be just as frugal and financially responsible with the taxpayers money too!  JONES is a breath of fresh air with new ideas, which are badly needed for Sauk a Village.  JONES deserves a vote and will work hard to earn your trust!    

Sauk Village, must invest in your community's future.  What better way to secure a return on that investment by voting for Burgess, Tates and Jones for Village Trustees.  A vote for any of their opponents is a step in the wrong direction and just a vote for more bobble heads!