Four years ago, I campaigned for election to the Highland Park City Council. With the help of thousands of my Highland Park neighbors, the people of Highland Park elected me to the City Council. Since my election, I have worked hard to make Highland Park a better community and I am grateful to all for your support.

This past year has been very productive for me as a member of the City Council. I am now the Chairman of the “Finance Committee” as well as liaison to both the “Business and Economic Development” Commission and the “Telecommunications” Commission. I have been actively involved in over 50 individual constituent issues, working to help my friends and neighbors. I have also fulfilled all of my 10 original campaign goals. Further, I am proud of my independent voting record and my perfect attendance at our City Council meetings.

I serve the City out of my love for our community. My goal is to give back to the community that has provided me with so much throughout my life long residency. Because of this passion to serve the residents of Highland Park and to help build a foundation for our future, I have decided to seek my second term as City Councilman.

I am very grateful that Mayor Mike Belsky has offered to serve as the Chair of our committee while Sen. Susan Garrett and Rep. Karen May will be our co-chairs. I am also pleased that we have received numerous early endorsements including former Highland Park mayors Daniel Pierce, Raymond Geraci and Robert Buhai, as well as the unanimous endorsement of every member of the Highland Park City Council.

It is with great humility and the utmost degree of seriousness that I ask you today for your support in my upcoming election. We are expecting a very intense race for the City Council this term. This race will be similar to the last where eight people ran for just three seats. Your support at any level is critical to my success first in February and then again in April.