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Four to run for Roscoe Village Board
By Hillary Gavan
Daily News staff writer
ROSCOE - Four candidates have turned in their papers to run for Roscoe Village Trustee positions - Incumbent Scott Richardson along with Sue Petty, Dennis Sole and Chad Dubree. There are three village board seats that will be up for election in April.
Trustees Sharon Atkins and Kathy Kliebe are not running again. Resident Rob Baxter, who had taken out papers, has decided not to run for village board.
There are three people running for Village Clerk, including current clerk Bonnie Miles, Trustee Kathy Kliebe and newcomer Charlene Columbe-Fiore.
The following is short profiles of trustee candidates:
Scott Richardson
Richardson worked as a Roscoe police officer for 23 years, and served eight years on the Kinnikinnick School Board. He's serving his second term as a village trustee.
Richardson said he's a good listener. His phone is always turned on, and he is ready to respond to residents' concerns.
During his past term, Richardson voted to cut trustees' pay in half and volunteered to donate his pay to the Veterans Memorial Fund.
He also has been working with residents of the Chicory Ridge Subdivision to create a park on 100 acres adjacent to the subdivision, currently owned by developer Jeff Petry. After a 17-year-old drowned in the pond on Sept. 1, Richardson has been working to address safety issues such as a third exit and traffic lights for the subdivision, and researching the possibility of attaining the park land as a donation from Petry.
Richardson said his other priority for his next term would be a focus on commercial development.
In regard to the village having smaller lot sizes, Richardson said he would judge the situation on a case-by-case basis.
Sue Petty
Newcomer Sue Petty said her first priority as a trustee would be fiscal responsibility. In light of the economic downturn, Petty said it's more important than ever to be cautious about spending. She said it's the perfect time for the village to consider starting up a rainy day fund.
Petty also is committed to attracting manufacturers and getting necessary infrastructure in the village.
Petty ran this past fall for the Winnebago County Board, but was defeated. Petty said she has a passion for helping people which makes her want to contribute to her community. Eager to work both sides of the aisle, Petty said she feels she can make a difference.
“I'm a good listener and I'll fight for the rights of the voters,” Petty said. “I want to be the best public servant I can be.”
To streamline government, Petty also hopes to make sure local governments aren't duplicating services.
“I would like to see a monthly breakfast meeting of all the municipalities,” Petty said.
Petty said she is in favor of green space and maintaining existing parks. Petty, however, has some concerns about the proposed park at Chicory Ridge because of potential expenses and liability with the pond. However, she wants to work with Chicory Ridge residents to address concerns.
As far as smaller lot sizes, Petty said she is in favor of having as much green space as possible.
“This is about attracting families. Children need places to live and play,” Petty said.
Petty is a lifelong resident of northern Illinois coming from Mt. Carroll. She worked as a legislative aide for State Sen. Joyce Holmberg from 1991-1992 and for State Rep. Barb Giolitto from 1993-1995. Currently, Petty is working selling advertising for weekly community newspapers.
She said her work in constituent services has given her excellent communication and people skills. Petty said she's eager to work with voters and patiently listen to their concerns.
Dennis Sole
Sole served on the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department in the 1970s and 1980s. He now works as plant manager at ABG Packaging in Rockford.
Sole served on the Roscoe Village Board for four years until 2001. He has spent time on the planning commission and is the current co-chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
“I like serving and helping the people within the village. I want to do the best I can for them,” Sole said. “I'm a good listener and very fair. I will try to do the right thing for everybody.”
Sole said he believes the village is spending money unwisely and needs to be more fiscally responsible. Sole said the first step is to cut back on the number of committee meetings being held, and cut travel expenses.
Sole is also in favor of stronger police, fire and public works departments. He said he plans to keep the departments strong while working on the budget.
He said he's in favor of getting land set aside for parks, but that he had no opinion on the proposed park in Chicory Ridge.
Sole would prefer to keep the lot size requirement as they are.
“I like the growth we are having, but I'd like keep an eye on how we are growing,” Sole said.
Sole has been married to wife, Marsha, for 32 years. They have two children.
Chad Dubree did not return calls by press time.
Daily News staff writer
ROSCOE - Four candidates have turned in their papers to run for Roscoe Village Trustee positions - Incumbent Scott Richardson along with Sue Petty, Dennis Sole and Chad Dubree. There are three village board seats that will be up for election in April.
Trustees Sharon Atkins and Kathy Kliebe are not running again. Resident Rob Baxter, who had taken out papers, has decided not to run for village board.
There are three people running for Village Clerk, including current clerk Bonnie Miles, Trustee Kathy Kliebe and newcomer Charlene Columbe-Fiore.
The following is short profiles of trustee candidates:
Scott Richardson
Richardson worked as a Roscoe police officer for 23 years, and served eight years on the Kinnikinnick School Board. He's serving his second term as a village trustee.
Richardson said he's a good listener. His phone is always turned on, and he is ready to respond to residents' concerns.
During his past term, Richardson voted to cut trustees' pay in half and volunteered to donate his pay to the Veterans Memorial Fund.
He also has been working with residents of the Chicory Ridge Subdivision to create a park on 100 acres adjacent to the subdivision, currently owned by developer Jeff Petry. After a 17-year-old drowned in the pond on Sept. 1, Richardson has been working to address safety issues such as a third exit and traffic lights for the subdivision, and researching the possibility of attaining the park land as a donation from Petry.
Richardson said his other priority for his next term would be a focus on commercial development.
In regard to the village having smaller lot sizes, Richardson said he would judge the situation on a case-by-case basis.
Sue Petty
Newcomer Sue Petty said her first priority as a trustee would be fiscal responsibility. In light of the economic downturn, Petty said it's more important than ever to be cautious about spending. She said it's the perfect time for the village to consider starting up a rainy day fund.
Petty also is committed to attracting manufacturers and getting necessary infrastructure in the village.
Petty ran this past fall for the Winnebago County Board, but was defeated. Petty said she has a passion for helping people which makes her want to contribute to her community. Eager to work both sides of the aisle, Petty said she feels she can make a difference.
“I'm a good listener and I'll fight for the rights of the voters,” Petty said. “I want to be the best public servant I can be.”
To streamline government, Petty also hopes to make sure local governments aren't duplicating services.
“I would like to see a monthly breakfast meeting of all the municipalities,” Petty said.
Petty said she is in favor of green space and maintaining existing parks. Petty, however, has some concerns about the proposed park at Chicory Ridge because of potential expenses and liability with the pond. However, she wants to work with Chicory Ridge residents to address concerns.
As far as smaller lot sizes, Petty said she is in favor of having as much green space as possible.
“This is about attracting families. Children need places to live and play,” Petty said.
Petty is a lifelong resident of northern Illinois coming from Mt. Carroll. She worked as a legislative aide for State Sen. Joyce Holmberg from 1991-1992 and for State Rep. Barb Giolitto from 1993-1995. Currently, Petty is working selling advertising for weekly community newspapers.
She said her work in constituent services has given her excellent communication and people skills. Petty said she's eager to work with voters and patiently listen to their concerns.
Dennis Sole
Sole served on the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department in the 1970s and 1980s. He now works as plant manager at ABG Packaging in Rockford.
Sole served on the Roscoe Village Board for four years until 2001. He has spent time on the planning commission and is the current co-chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
“I like serving and helping the people within the village. I want to do the best I can for them,” Sole said. “I'm a good listener and very fair. I will try to do the right thing for everybody.”
Sole said he believes the village is spending money unwisely and needs to be more fiscally responsible. Sole said the first step is to cut back on the number of committee meetings being held, and cut travel expenses.
Sole is also in favor of stronger police, fire and public works departments. He said he plans to keep the departments strong while working on the budget.
He said he's in favor of getting land set aside for parks, but that he had no opinion on the proposed park in Chicory Ridge.
Sole would prefer to keep the lot size requirement as they are.
“I like the growth we are having, but I'd like keep an eye on how we are growing,” Sole said.
Sole has been married to wife, Marsha, for 32 years. They have two children.
Chad Dubree did not return calls by press time.
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Charwinson wrote on Dec 29, 2008 10:28 AM:
and I have been in the Rock Valley for over 7 1/2 years.
I was recruited when Mayor Box gave my resume to Winnabago County where I served the entire County for over three years. "