Politics & Government
Downers Grove Council Hopefuls Make Their Case at Candidate Forum
The six candidates vying for village council debated everything from economic development and human services, to controversial issues like backyard chickens and the storm water utility.
Two incumbents and four challengers in the race for Downers Grove village council squared off last week in a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters.
The forum, held March 26 at Downers Grove Village Hall, gave each of the candidates an opportunity to introduce themselves to voters and explain their positions on a number of key issues, including economic development, storm water management and human services.
Incumbents Bob Barnett and Marilyn Schnell are seeking re-election to a second and sixth term, respectively. The four challengers—David S. Olsen, Susan Walaszek, Don Jankowski and Greg Hosé—are vying for the seat of Commissioner William Waldack, who will step down from the council in May.
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For more on each of the candidates, visit their profiles in the Patch Election Guide:
- Election 2013: Robert "Bob" Barnett
- Election 2013: Marilyn J. Schnell
- Election 2013: David S. Olsen
- Election 2013: Susan Walaszek
- Election 2013: Don Jankowski
- Election 2013: Greg Hosé
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