Sentinel The Shorewood
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
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Trustees limit
Terms
Term limits for elected officials have become a topic of conversation this election season from the highest offices in the land to school boards and municipalities. The concept of reducing the elected political career through legislated limits has begun to gain more following, and with it, garner strong debate and discussion. It’s no different in Shorewood, where two long-time village trustees, Dan Gron and Gary Fitzgerald, have announced they will not seek reelection come 2013. “I am a strong believer in term limits; however, absent those I believe elected officials should do the right thing voluntarily, when no one’s looking, by stepping aside,” Gron said. “In doing so, residentrepresentatives can return to their private lives to reconnect while also opening opportunities for fresh perspectives to enter the debate. To do otherwise, Gron added, would ensure “a path to political sclerosis.” For Fitzgerald, the decision to step away
By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter
or two to make a run for village office. I am grateful to those residents who voted for me for their confidence in me and for the opportunity to serve this outstanding community,” Fitzgerald said.”It is my hope that residents who are interested in continuing the direction and values we have set out for Shorewood, and who have the time and ability to become involved, and who are independent-minded with a focus on public service and only doing what is in the Village’s best interests, will decide to seek election for this open seat. If good men and women do not become involved in their government, then people See TERM LIMITS, page 2
See TRINITY, page 2
“Periodic turnover in government leadership is a good thing because it brings new energies and fresh perspectives, and helps assure that officials do not treat the office they hold as a career instead of public service.” Gary Fitzgerald, Village Trustee after three terms in the Shorewood Board comes from the premise that “No elected official is indispensable.” “Periodic turnover in government leadership is a good thing because it brings new energies and fresh perspectives, and helps assure that officials do not treat the office they hold as a career instead of public service,” Fitzgerald said. “If they were to do so, the decisions they make could be more geared to their self-interest instead of for the good of the taxpayer.” Both proud of their service, each expressed the wish that other members of the community would step forward, and added they are announcing their departures now with the hopes it will incite a neighbor
Trinity to host benefit dinner Trinity Christian School parents, teachers and local community members will get together for an evening of fellowship and celebration at the school’s annual Benefit Dinner Nov. 9. at the Bolingbrook Golf club, 2001 Rodeo Drive. The evening will feature Ben Glenn, “The Chalk Guy,” who combines is a gifted performer and artist who weaves together inspiring storytelling, art and humor. Students’ artwork also will be on display at the event. This year, in keeping with the theme of “Alive” and the speaker, each class will create a chalk art piece to be auctioned off at the dinner. Trinity Christian School is a private Christian school located at 901 Shorewood Drive with 308 students in K-8 grade. Approximately another 280 preschool students are at the school’s main campus and three satellite locations in Joliet, Plainfieldand Oswego. The school officials hope to raise $70,000 through this year’s dinner to help reduce the debt
Shorewood trustees will not seek reelection in 2013 By Sherri Dauskurdas Staff Reporter
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