MAYOR BURGESS ANNOUNCES RE-ELECTION BID

CALLS FOR RESIDENTS TO ALSO ELECT A VILLAGE BOARD COMMITTED TO HIS STRATEGIC PLAN FOR PROGRESS

 

SAUK VILLAGE | Mayor Derrick Burgess announced his bid for re-election with a crowd who were socially distanced at the American Family Restaurant this afternoon.  The crowd of about 50 supporters heard from long-time resident Mary Thompson, School Board President Tammy Jones, former Village Trustee Francine Anderson, two candidates for Village Trustee Larry Sapp and Arnold Coleman, Village Trustee Rodrick Grant, Erika Burgess the Mayor’s daughter and his wife Juanita Burgess.   First Lady Juanita Burgess told the story of Derrick as a husband, father and the man who is passionate about Sauk Village.  Mayor Burgess spoke after Trustee candidates got up and pledged their support for Burgess and his Strategic Plan for Progress.

 

Burgess delivered his announcement speech on Facebook Live to allow residents and supporters to join in as the crowd was limited to allow for social distancing due to COVID-19. 

 

Burgess listed off a litany of problems that he faced and took on when he took over as Mayor in 2017.  “We rolled up our sleeves, we assembled a team that worked hard to begin addressing these issues and we will continue to take on those challenges we face” Burgess said.

 

Burgess then laid out numerous accomplishments he and the Trustees who supported his agenda from 2017 to 2019 and lamented the 2019 election results.  “In 2019, only 4.5% of the voters made the decision for 90% of the residents.  Frankly, the 90% made a very bad decision by not voting.  President Obama said ‘elections have consequences’   You know what,  He’s right!  The 2019 election had profound consequences on the progress we made as a Village and now I need the residents of Sauk Village to unite, come together, and give us a New Day in 2021,” Burgess said.  Burgess asked his supporters to vote for Trustees who support his Strategic Plan for Progress and who want to move Sauk Village forward. 

 

Burgess spoke about his plans for the Village’s future including repairing broken fire hydrants, repairing roads, seeking out grant money, fixing broken street lights and cutting down dead trees throughout the Village.  “No more excuses, this will be done, Burgess said.  Burgess said that he and his team showed you the progress that he and a Village Board that is willing to work with the Mayor can do from 2017 to 2019, but coming off the 2019 election the progress stopped because of politics again.  “Do you want a Village Government who can work together, take care of the serious business of the Village for the residents without putting on childish temper tantrum shows every Tuesday evening?” Burgess said.

 

Burgess said he needs a village board who is less focused on political nonsense and more focused on progress.  Burgess believes that Trustee Rodrick Grant deserves and has earned another term, and he needs help on the Village Board including Arnold Coleman and Larry Sapp.  Burgess and each of the Trustee candidates are running as independent candidates but are truly united in their cause to getting Sauk Village back on track and back on the Pathway to Progress.

 

“I’m counting on you Sauk Village to help us continue moving Sauk Village forward to a New Day,” Burgess said.