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The election is heating up, with two mayoral candidates and four trustee candidates. Four candidates formed a new political party; Louella Preston, James Hynes and Mary Marusek will run for trustee for the April 2013 election.
The Niles village election won't take place until April 2013, but the campaigning has already begun, with four individuals declaring their candidacies Monday. Krzysztof "Chris" Hanusiak, a village trustee, will run for mayor, and current trustees Louella Preston and James Hynes will run for trustee. In addition, Mary Marusek, who has served on the Niles Park District board and who ran for trustee in 2011 but was not elected, will run for trustee. Saying they want to bring Niles residents more actively into the decision-making process, the four created a political party called the Responsible Leadership for Niles party and are running as a slate. Don't miss a thing! Like Niles-Morton Grove Patch on Facebook Two weeks ago, former George …
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11:04 pm on Thursday, November 29, 2012
The more competition and choice the better. It is one sign of a healthy democracy to have many people step forward to run (just like when you have more people vote). If more people think they can do a better job, they too should run. more ›
Jac Charlier
11:46 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012
A great chance to serve the community...some great candidates are indeed out there! more ›