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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Want to Run for Local Government? Here's How

On April 9, 2012 Oak Forest residents will cast their vote for mayor, city clerk, city treasurer and three aldermanic seats. If residents are wondering how to throw their hat in the ring, Patch has the details.

On April 9, 2013, Oak Forest residents will head to the polls to shape city government, as several important posts are up for election. Early in December, it's not confirmed who will run for which roles, but Patch spoke with Oak Forest City Clerk Scott Berkhardt about what residents interested in running have to do to get their name placed on the ballot. Positions up for election include: Each position is a four-year term. Aldermen Rich Simon (Ward 2) and Chuck Toland (Ward 4) will seek another term, along with Mayor Hank Kuspa and City Clerk Scott Burkhardt. It's unknown if Alderman Peter Muscarella and Treasurer Dwayne Fox will run for reelection. Any person seeking election to a city office or alermanic seat, must gather signatures. …

Ken Barry

12:18 pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2012

I am running for 6th ward Alderman   more ›

Monday, January 10, 2011

Can't Find Your Desk? Patch Can Help

It's there, under all that clutter. The second Tuesday in January is known as "National Clean Off Your Desk Day." Take a peek at some tips to a more organized workspace.

Hallmark holiday? Sure. A productive, useful one? We think so. We didn't realize that National Clean Off Your Desk Day had rolled around, either. But here we are at Jan. 11, with a desk stacked with papers, files of outdated paperwork and a handful of unopened mail. Maybe you already conquered this task as part of your resolution, but if not, we have some tips from a local professional organizer, an ecologically minded Oak Forest resident, and a few Oak Forest leaders. Certified professional organizer Colleen Klimczak of Organzing for Your Peace of Mind, has pitched her tips to the Oak Forest Park District, area libraries, schools and clubs. Her blog for Tuesday, Jan. 11 lists several top tools for tidying up your desk. Patch popped into …

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