Village Manager Association

Following the announcement this past Thursday by the Village Manager Association (“VMA”) that its candidate selections process has concluded, the three candidates that have received the VMA’s endorsement–Ray Johnson, Adam Salzman, and Bob Tucker–are pleased to announce the formation of a new political party, on whose slate they will run in the Village of Oak Park elections of April 2011: Citizens for Accountable Leadership.

For more information, please view our full press release.

The Village Manager Association (VMA) proudly endorses its slate for the upcoming elections in Spring 2011:

Village Trustee: Ray Johnson
Village Trustee: Adam Salzman
Village Trustee: Bob Tucker

“We are extremely excited about the selection of Ray, Adam and Bob,” said Brad Bartels, President of the Village Manager Association. “We believe that they possess diverse backgrounds and experiences that make them well suited to tackle the pressing issues of the Village in an effective and inclusive manner. All three candidates have demonstrated that they are thoroughly committed to public service. Ray’s tenure on the board gives him tremendous insight and historical context on key issues. Adam is the current Chair of the Universal Access Commission and his law practice specializes in municipal and pension issues. Bob is the current Chair of the Community Design Commission. He also served as the Chair of the Downtown Oak Park Sub Area Plan ‘Superblock’ Steering Committee and has significant professional experience in the areas of housing and municipal finance.”

The VMA firmly believes that when voters have the opportunity to meet and interact with these fine candidates, they will join the VMA in supporting their candidacies for Village Trustee.

For more information about our endorsed candidates, please view our full press release.

Just a reminder that the next Selection Committee meeting is on Wednesday, October 20th, at the Andersen center at 804 N. Hayes (Hayes and Division). As mentioned before, all VMA members are welcome to participate in the selection process (and any Oak Park resident may join the VMA). If you have any questions, contact Steven Rouse at (708)927-5565 or selections@vma-oakpark.org. You can also read more about the Selection Committee.

The selection kick-off was a success and now the first meeting of the Selection Committee is fast approaching. Our meetings for the 2010 Selection Committee will be held on the following dates:

7-9pm October 12th (Tuesday)
7-9pm October 20th (Wednesday)
7-9pm October 25th (Monday)

The meetings will be held at:

Andersen Center
804 N. Hayes (Hayes and Division)

All VMA members are welcome to participate in the selection process. If you have any questions, contact Steven Rouse at (708)927-5565 or selections@vma-oakpark.org. You can also read more about the Selection Committee.

Do you want to help shape Oak Park’s future? Do you have a positive attitude and a desire to work with an outstanding team?

We need you!

The Village Manager Association (VMA) is hosting a Wine and Cheese Party at Marion Street Cheese Market on September 14th at 7:00 pm, to meet fellow citizens who may be interested in either:

• Running in the Spring 2011 Village election for Village Trustee,

OR

• Joining the Selection Committee, a group of citizens like yourself who will help interview applicants for Village Trustee and choose the best candidates to endorse.

If you want to learn more about these exciting opportunities, come join us!

Marion Street Cheese Market
101 N. Marion
Oak Park, IL
Tuesday, September 14th

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

You can also read more about the Selection Committee. If you have any questions, contact Steven Rouse at (708)927-5565 or selections@vma-oakpark.org