Name: William Love

Age (as of Election Day): 49

Town/City of Residence: Alsip

Office Sought: Village of Alsip Trustee

Party Affiliation (if a partisan race): n/a

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government? No

Education

I graduated from Alan B. Shepard High School and received an A.A.S. degree in Data Networking and Telecommunications from Moraine Valley College. Since then, I’ve continued my education with various IT, business and management related classes and seminars.

Occupation: I’m currently an IT Manager with 18 years management experience and 24 years of IT experience. In March 2021, I will celebrate my 26th anniversary with the company.

Campaign website: Better Government for Alsip Facebook page

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office: None

The single most pressing issue facing Alsip, and this is what I intend to do about it.

The biggest issue Alsip faces, as with many communities, is pension obligations. We need to continue to bring in business development. There is an opportunity to further develop the Cicero Avenue corridor to bring in greater revenue. The Village has seen an excellent return on the investment it made on Pulaski, it’s now time to concentrate our efforts on Cicero. I also believe there are ways that the Village can be more efficient – more efficiency means more savings!

Do you support Black Lives Matter and what are your thoughts on the demonstrations held since the death of George Floyd and the shooting of Jacob Blake?

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Do you think the current board has done enough to support racial equality, and if not, what specifically should be done to do so?

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What are your thoughts on the national and local coronavirus response? Do you favor measures such as limiting operation of non-essential businesses and restricting indoor/outdoor dining? And do you favor a local mask mandate?

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What are your thoughts on the state and local coronavirus vaccine distribution, and how do you think local governments should work together to handle vaccine rollout?

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What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

My knowledge of technology and business background is what sets me apart from the opposing candidates. I work for one of the largest privately held industrial distribution companies in the country with over 30 locations throughout the Midwest. For years I’ve been tasked with keeping the company running smoothly and increasing profitability by making smart, critical and effective long- and short-term decisions. Additionally, once elected I will take advantage of the free training available to elected officials and advocate that taking this training is a requirement of our elected officials going forward. If you attend or watch the Board meetings, you can tell that certain candidates do not possess this knowledge and our community has suffered because of that. I believe my IT and business background as well as my willingness and desire to continue my education for the betterment of Alsip residents makes me an excellent choice to make decisions on their behalf as Trustee.

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency)?

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Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

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What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

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If you win this position, what accomplishment would make your term in office as a success?

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Why should voters trust you?

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What are your views on fiscal policy, government spending and the use of taxpayer dollars in the office you are seeking?

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Is there any reason you would not serve your full term of office, other than those of health or family?

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The best advice ever shared with me was:

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What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

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