I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for your support and encouragement throughout this past local election.

In addition to the Endorsement by the Evanston Review, which is read by a majority of residents in the 6th Ward, and the only "Highly Recommended" ranking by the Board of CSNA, Sloane on friday picked up the endorsement of the Jessica News, the Kingsley Elementary School Room 205 newspaper written by Jessica Sloane.  "I am proud that this highly regarded paper is supporting my candidacy" Sloane stated.  Sloane did question why the other candidates were not interviewed prior to the endorsement and the editor indicated that she did not live with them.
 

Reprint from April, 2009 Edition

We endorse Jane Grover, former chairwoman of the Evanston Mental Health Board, for 7th Ward alderman.

Grover's experience with the board and other local groups gives her extensive institutional knowledge, which the city sorely needs in an election that will bring us a new mayor and at least four brand-new aldermen.  Her ideas to deal with Evanston's budget crisis are practical, as is her emphasis on changing the discourse between Evanston and Northwestern.

I have been fortunate to serve as the 6th Ward Alderman myself, as well as two terms as Mayor of Evanston, so I know what it takes to handle this job. That’s why I believe Mark is the best-qualified candidate.

– Jay Lytle
 
I got to know Mark during his many years as Board Chair of BEHIV. I have always been impressed by his problem-solving abilities and his tireless efforts to find common ground and build consensus. Mark will provide extraordinary leadership for Evanston’s 6th Ward. I hope you will vote “Tendam for Alderman” on April 7.

– Jan Schakowsky

Endorsement: Dinges for mayor

By:  Daily Northwestern Editorial Board 

Posted: 4/6/09

We endorse Barnaby Dinges for mayor of Evanston.

In the midst of a recession and a budget crisis, Evanston is lucky to have two fantastic candidates for its top position: Dinges and Ald. Elizabeth Tisdahl (7th). We believe that either one would do a good job and improve the city.

But Dinges's innovative mind, communications background and activist mentality makes him the best candidate for mayor.

For the benefit of whoever is elected the next alderman of the 7th Ward and the commercial businesses of the 7th Ward, I have conducted a 5 day listening tour of 7th Ward businesses. I visited about 75 businesses, however some owners and managers were not there, so I will have to add their comments later. I also did not stop in at doctors, dentists or real estate offices due to time constraints. I am sure that there are issues within some of those businesses and it may be easiest to get e-mail addresses and ask for comments.