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Who's Running for Election in the Village of Deer Park April 2009?

Deer Park Neighbors Make Its 2009 Endorsements

For President, Bob Kellermann
For Trustee, Dale Sands, Keith Olson, John Lahr
READ THE DETAILS: click >>HERE

Every vote counts…Deer Park Neighbors supports FULL TURNOUT for a TRUE MANDATE
Please see our recent eBlasts (link at left) for links to recent news coverage as well as our own commentaries. Quesion? Call 847-867-1687!

This week's Village newsletter, which we believe has incorrect information for voters. Please see sample ballots BELOW. There are TWO choices for President and SIX choices for Trustee; you may cast 3 votes for trustee for any candidate listed on your ballot.

ENDORSEMENTS AND ESSAYS

Trustee Joel Rotter | Immediate Past Trustee Pat Ekstrom
Pioneer Press | Daily Herald | Former Administrato Kari Diesen-Dahl
Former Candidate for Trustee Richard Chay | Resident Jerry Kryska
Resident and CN Activitist Rita Finley |

This page last modified Monday, April 27, 2009 The page (is supposed to!) automatically refresh 10 seconds after loading, to ensure you are viewing the newest content. Or simply hit your "Refresh" button. We do our best to provide accurate information and to point you to election news. However, this web site does not purport to be official informaiton. To the best of our information, none of the candidates has formed either a party or PAC, however their information clearly groups them into two slates. Please confirm information with the appropriate candidate or public officials. Candidates for office in Deer Park may submit materials to be posted here or on his/her individual page at no charge. DPN asserts that we will make no alteration other than necessary web formatting.

UNOFFICIAL VOTING RECORDS

VODP Board of Trustees, May 2007 to February 2009 | Excel | PDF |
VODP Board of Trustees, May 2005 to April 2007 | Excel | PDF |

For Village of Deer Park
President (4-year term)
H. SCOTT GIFFORD
| email |
| H 847-540-0795 |
LZACC Q&A

FOR THE SLATE

| email | web |
Mailer rec'd 2/11/09
Mailer rec'd 3/12/09

For Village of
Deer Park President (4-year term)
ROBERT KELLERMAN
| Profile | email |
| H 847-526-7266 |
Bob Kellermann Old Farm for Trustee

FOR THE SLATE

Kellermann Slate releases a first-100 days manifesto. See it >>HERE!

Open Letter to Residents

www.SaveDeerPark.net

Mailer rec'd 2/28/09

Mailer rec'd 3/16/09

For Village of Deer Park Trustee (3 seats to be filled, 4-year term)

For Village of Deer Park Trustee (3 seats to be filled, 4-year term)

JOYCE TROST
BEATTIE
| H 847-726-8153 |
LZACC
Q&A

BILL KOUTSIS
| Profile | email |
| M 312-953-9918 |
LZACC
Q&A

BILL MICHAEL
| email |

JOHN LAHR
Campaign Resignation

Lahr leaves campaign

| Profile | email |
| H 847-438-3553 |
John Lahr Rue Vallee for TrusteeLZACC
Q&A

KEITH OLSON
| Profile | email |
| H 847-438-2274 |
Keith Olson Rue Vallee for Trustee
REALTORS'
questionnaire

DALE SANDS
OPEN LETTER
| Profile | email |
| H 847-381-8353 |
| M 847-922-2716 |
LZACC
Q&A
First Statement
REALTORS
Questionnaire



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>>Statement of Candidacy form

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State of Illinois Ethics Officer

Office of the Attorney General (IL)

Illinois Legislative Ethics Commission

2/10/09, Daily Herald: "Incumbents will determine whom they will work with. We're not suggesting those assigned to the task can't be objective. However, we do see this as yet another flaw in a process that ultimately limits choices, prohibits discussion and violates the spirit of our democracy." Full story

2/9/09, Daily Herald: "Deer Park voters will have a lot of homework ahead of them. On Sunday, during hearings held by an electoral board at the Vehe Barn, all petition challenges for races in the upcoming election were either withdrawn by the objectors or dismissed by the board." Full story

2/9/09, Barrington Courier-Review: "Legal arm-wrestling and public posturing resulted Sunday in denying all petition challenges to candidates vying for Deer Park village president and three trusteeships in the April 7 election." Full story

1/27/09, Barrington Courier-Review: "In Deer Park incumbent Village President Scott Gifford and Trustee Bob Kellermann filed for the four-year village president position. John Lahr, Keith Olson, Dale Sands, William Koutsis, William Michael and Joyce Trost Beattie filed to run for three trustee positions. " Full story

1/14/09, Lake Zurich Courier: "Deer Park's Village President Scott Gifford announced Tuesday (Jan. 13) he is seeking re-election in the April 7 election. Running on Gifford's slate are trustee candidates Bill Koutsis and Bill Michael." Full story

CATCH UP ON SOME RECENT DEER PARK ELECTION HISTORY >>click HERE

SAMPLE BALLOTS 2009

View your sample ballot for Precinct #89, #101, #104 and Suburban Cook County #15 (Hillcrest Road). The back of the Ela ballots are intentionally blank. YES, YOU MAY bring your sample ballot into the polling booth.

Sample Ballot Deer Park 89 Sample Ballot Deer Park 101 Sample ballot Deer Park 104
Sample Ballot back Ela Suburban Cook County 15 Sample Ballot

If you are interested in Early Voting, click on "Other Gov" at right and choose Lake County to follow the links for more information.

Voter Registration

Download the Official Places of Voter Registration. Registration is open all year throughout the County except: during the 27 days preceding an election. Registration reopens: the second day following an election. You can register to vote by mail. Download the form >>HERE. To register to vote using the Illinois mail-in Voter Registration form, you MUST vote in person the first time you vote, either at the polling place, early voting location or in-person absentee unless you provide an approved form of identification with application.

>>For Lake County Residents

>>For Cook County Residents

Polling Place Information

  • Polls open Tuesday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Detailed voter information
  • Lake County Precinct 89, Lake Zurich Park Barn 200 S Rand Rd., Lake Zurich
  • Lake County Precincts 101 and 104, Deer Park Village Hall Barn 23680 W Cuba Rd., Deer Park

Elections Department

18 North County Street
Waukegan, IL 60085 | email |
(847) 377-2314
Fax: (847) 625-7029

Kick-off to Election 2009

Deer Park Neighbors was at the Village Hall Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, shortly before nine. Already waiting in the parking lot were candidates Bob Kellermann (sitting trustee now running for President), along with Keith Olson and John Lair, both of Rue Vallee. Keith is newer in the village, while John has been a resident for decades, as well as a former public official, both elected trustee and appointed to commissions. He brings a great deal of technical knowledge and historic background to this campaign.

PICTURED BELOW (click to enlarge) are John Lahr, Keith Olson, Lucy Holt and behind them, Bob Kellermann.

President Gifford had arrived shortly before Village Clerk Susan opened the hall at precisely 9AM. All those who were at the door are considered to have arrived simultaneously, for the purpose of being listed on the ballot. They--and anyone whose packet of petition materials arrives in Monday's mail--will have their names entered into a lottery to determine their order on the printed ballot in May.

We were able to deliver by hand our email invitation to a Presidential Forum. Gifford denied ever having seen our original email, so now the wheels should be turning. It was too cold to chat much, but we will, in the next few days, obtain contact information for all candidates and post those for you. We also will be planning a few election events. We’ll also ask for (or take) photos, so that you will recognize all the candidates when you see them out and about.

Read a copy of our invitation, then think about the questions you would like to have asked at this event. We also welcome your suggestions for Moderator for the Presidental Forum.
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