Election 2019 Aldermanic Candidate Forum – Wards 1-5
Wednesday, February 6, 6pm
More than 90 people attended our first Aldermanic Candidate Forum!
News Channel 20 – Dozens get to know aldermen candidates at public forum
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — Dozens came out Wednesday to get to know candidates for the alderman race.
Candidates for Wards 1 through 5 were at the South Side Christian Church for a forum.
“With the audience tonight, we definitely want them to get to know the candidates, but also educate the community about older neighborhood issues so that they have a better understanding about what is going on,” Chair of Springfield ICON Carol Kneedler said.
Read the full article and see the video at NewsChannel20.com…
State Journal-Register – Some aldermanic candidates reject dissolution of Capital Township
By Crystal Thomas, Staff Writer
Posted Feb 6, 2019
Capital Township should remain the same and not merge with the city or the county, according to most of the candidates running for Wards 1 through 5 who attended a forum held by Springfield Inner City Older Neighborhood on Wednesday night.
The forum, in which aldermanic candidates answered questions about their priorities and city issues, was the first of two held by the politically active organization that represents residents of older neighborhoods.
The 11 candidates who attended described their stances on topics ranging from biking and waste management to racial segregation in Springfield. About 80 people attended the forum, held at South Side Christian Church’s auditorium.
See the full article at SJ-R.com…
Springfield Daily – Live Stream of the Ward #1-5 Aldermanic Forum
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Election 2019 Aldermanic Candidate Forum – Wards 4, 6-10
Thursday, February 7, 6pm
State Journal-Register – ‘Welcoming Cities’ resolution divides Springfield Council candidates
By Crystal Thomas, Staff Writer
Posted Feb 7, 2019
Some aldermanic candidates expressed support for a city resolution that would welcome immigrants, while other stayed silent during a forum held Thursday night.
The forum, which was hosted by the Inner City Old Neighborhoods at South Side Christian Church, featured candidates from Wards 6 through 10, as well as one candidate from Ward 4. A forum for candidates running for Wards 1 through 5 was held Wednesday night.
The forums covered issues ranging from waste management to how aldermanic candidates would handle the city’s utility, City Water, Light and Power.
Candidates were able to choose whether they would answer the question about a “Welcoming Cities” resolution, which a majority of aldermen voted to stall in committee, effectively killing the legislation, in October 2017.
See the full article at SJ-R.com…
News Channel 20 – Springfield locals meet one-on-one with aldermen candidates
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — Springfield locals are getting to know those running for Springfield City Council.
Candidates for Wards 6 through 10 were at South Side Christian Church for a forum Thursday night.
Each candidate educated the public on their position on different local topics.
Read the full article and see the video at NewsChannel20.com…
Illinois Times – Sewers, sidewalks and leaves: Ward 6 race focuses on public works issues
By Lindsey Salvatelli
Posted Feb 14, 2019
(Ward 6 Alderwoman Kristin DiCenso and Ward 6 candidate Elizabeth Jones spoke to constituents at an ICON forum on February 7)
Both candidates have their own ideas about how the city and ward could be improved, although they agree that infrastructure is a key issue.
DiCenso said she strove to make improvements to her ward during the past two years, even though the concerns of her constituents are just as diverse as the section of town she represents.
“I have definitely gone to bat for Ward 6 infrastructure improvements. That includes alleys, overlays, accessible sidewalks, brick road repairs – which Ward 6 has the most of – and new sewers,” DiCenso said. She said she wants to continue to promote economic development throughout the city, because what happens in other wards has a direct impact on Ward 6.
Like DiCenso, Jones sees infrastructure as a major issue for Ward 6 and wants to address some of the concerns she said Ward 6 residents have about sewage and water lines made of lead that contaminate drinking water.
Jones said she plans to work with the Environmental Protection Agency to address the water contamination, even if she isn’t elected, and wants to apply for federal grants that have been used to correct similar issues in Madison, Wisconsin, to help offset some of the costs.
“Infrastructure updates, as we all know, are very expensive,” Jones said. “Even though they are, the city council needs to find ways to resolve these issues.”
Read the full article at IllinoisTimes.com…
Springfield Daily – Live Stream of the Ward #6-10 Aldermanic Forum
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