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| ZUPON, CARTER AND COLEMAN |
by Steve LaRock
SAUK VILLAGE | The
People United for Progress party candidates hosted a very successful Meet and Greet
Sunday afternoon at American Family Restaurant for about 30 or so residents and
voters. Village Trustees Beth Zupon and
Ronald Carter were joined by newcomer Arnold Coleman each seeking a seat on the Village Board of Trustees on April 2nd.
Trustee Beth Zupon spoke about her credentials and
experience and the need to “continue the progress that we have started”. Zupon listed the accomplishments that the
current administration has made in less than two years and is proud to have
been part of that progress. Zupon said
there is much more work to be done and she asked for the residents support. Zupon has been a resident of Sauk Village for
some 19 years, is employed as Vice President of a major investment
bank, and served as Village Clerk for Sauk Village has volunteered for numerous
community events and most recently the last two years as Village Trustee.
Trustee Ronald P. Carter, III spoke about his credentials
and experience and the need to stay focused and continue economic
development. Carter believes that new
business will spur more revenues for the Village. Carter has over 30 years in law enforcement
having served in the Cook County Department of Corrections and a former Chief
of Police. Carter was appointed in 2018
to the Village Board of Trustees by Mayor Derrick Burgess.
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| Trustee candidate Arnold Coleman speaks with a resident |
Trustee candidate Arnold Coleman spoke about his work
experience in the legal field and how he transitioned from a “volunteer” to a
candidate for Trustee. Coleman said he
supports the Strategic Plan for Progress and applauds the progress that has
been made thus far. Coleman currently
serves on the Village’s Senior Citizen Advisory Council and also on the Advisory
Committee for the Village’s Comprehensive Plan. Coleman has also volunteered for many
community events.
Zupon, Carter and Coleman are keeping their campaign
positive and focusing on progress and how they will help with moving the Village forward. “There has been too much negativity in Sauk
Village and these three are the best hope we have for our future” a long-time
resident said. Zupon responded that
there is too much misinformation on social media perpetuated by a few individuals and that she avoids that when possible. Carter agreed there is
far too much negativity from the other campaigns including racial references to “golden
ghetto” and candidates who live in certain areas of the Village. “Does it matter where one lives? We still are subject to the same rules,
regulations, policies and procedures; we still have potholes, the same crime, and
the same problems. It is nothing but a
way to divide our community” Carter later said.
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| Trustee Ronald Carter speaking to the residents |
Zupon spoke about the Strategic Plan for Progress that she
voted for and supports and how that has become a roadmap to the success this
administration has had. Zupon spoke
about the progress the Village has made with maintaining vacant homes and
working with the South Suburban Land Bank and other entities. “There is a lot of work still needing to be
done, but we cannot stop the progress we have made thus far” Zupon said.
Zupon introduced School Board candidates for School District 168 which included current School Board President Tammy Jones and Sharon Archie-Davenport
who both spoke about their achievements for the district. RaDonna Brown also spoke about what she hopes
to bring to the School Board if elected.
Brandie Jackson-Williams was also invited to attend, however, was unable to due
to personal commitment she had.
Dr. Octavia Altheimer who is a candidate for Prairie State
College Board spoke about what she hopes to bring to the College Board. Altheimer, a Veteran spoke about her service “in
the trenches” and said she is not afraid to get in the trenches again for the
taxpayers.
Also in attendance were Mayor Derrick Burgess, Village
Trustees Cecial Tates, who did not seek re-election, Rodrick Grant and Village
Clerk Marva Campbell Pruitt.
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| American Family Restaurant |
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| School Board President Tammy Jones |
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| School Board Candidate RaDonna Brown |
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| School Board Member Sharon Archie-Davenport |
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