The Village of Glen Ellyn and the next village president face many challenges regarding financial resources, village services and public safety, and vitality of its business districts.

On Tuesday, April 7th, Glen Ellyn residents will vote to elect the next village president, a choice between Civic Betterment Party candidate Mark Pfefferman and Independent candidate Gary Fasules.

Last Tuesday, Village officials agreed to change the final read of the proposed Home Rule Sales Tax from Monday, March 23 to Monday, March 30 to accommodate one trustee who will be absent at the March 23rd meeting.

The Village Board is interested in having all elected officials participate in the vote on the home rule sales tax. Since one Trustee was going to be absent from the March 23 meeting, Village President Vicky Hase publicly asked Trustees at the workshop meeting of March 16 if they were available for a March 30 meeting. All trustees present indicated they were available.

The League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn is hosting a Candidates' Forum from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 22 at Hadley Junior High School. Candidates for School District 41 Board, the Park Board and Village President have been asked to participate.

Schedule of Events:

1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
The District 41 candidate forum

2 p.m.
Candidates in uncontested races will be introduced

2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Park Board candidates forum

3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Village President candidates forum

Question 21: What purposes do you think cash reserves should be used for?

Terra Costa Howard: In my opinion, cash reserves should be used to balance the budget. For example, if our budget needs exceed our income, we may need to draw from our cash reserves to finance our initiatives. My belief is that is similar to a savings account that may need to be drawn on from time to time. The current economy and the potential that our future revenues will be less than our needs may force us to use our cash reserves.

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