Friday, November 30, 2012
While the Democrats chose to have a caucus, the Palatine Township Republican Organization has decided to hold a primary in 2013, and has endorsed a slate of candidates.
For as far back as current Palatine Township officials can track, there has not been a primary amongst either Democrats or Republicans, according to Township Supervisor Linda Fleming. But on February 26, 2013, a primary will be held to sort out which Republicans will face the Democrats in the general election, and it's going to be expensive for taxpayers. And it could be an expensive one for taxpayers. Fleming said she has seen estimates that the primary election alone could cost as much as $100,000 for Cook County taxpayers. Palatine Township Committeeman Aaron Del Mar, who chose to hold the primary, disagrees. "I don't agree it would cost that much. I do understand the cost associated with holding a primary, but we must give people more…
Monday, November 26, 2012
Today is the final day to file paperwork for the February 26, 2012 primary for mayor, village clerk and village council seats. The sole new candidate is Tim Millar, incumbents Schwantz, Duer, Solberg and Helms all reportedly plan to run again.
There are a total of five elected seats that will be open for the February 26 primary election in the village of Palatine, and if you are interested in one of them, you have until 5 p.m. today to submit your paperwork. Mayor Jim Schwantz's four-year term is up, and he plans to file paperwork before the deadline, in addition to District 4 Councilman Greg Solberg, whose term also is up, according to Village Clerk Marg Duer. Duer said she and Brad Helms, District 6 councilman, both filed to reclaim their elected positions as village clerk and councilman, repsectively, on Monday, November 19. The sole newcomer is Tim Millar, a current member of the District 15 school board. Duer said Millar also filed November 19, to run in District 1, and …
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Monday, November 12, 2012
The village of Palatine mayor, clerk and district 1, 4 and 6 council seat terms will be up this spring. If you are interested in running, you must filed paperwork between November 19-26. The primary election is February 26, 2013.
If you are interested in becoming the next mayor of Palatine, the village clerk or represent districts 1, 4 or 6 on the village council, the start date for filing is just a week from today. The date to file would provide elibility to run in the primary election on February 26, 2013. Requirements for each of the offices are a minimum of one year of residency in Palatine. For council members, an individual must live within the district they desire to run in for at least six months prior to the election. You must also be a registered voter. The first day you can file is Monday, November 19 and the final day is Monday, November 26. Residents are reminded that Village Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23 in …
Jim Wilson
7:42 am on Friday, November 30, 2012
History reminds us that some previous Palatine Township Caucus's were a mess. Balloting is a better way to resolve these inter-party fights :) more ›