When I read my name as one of “The Applicants” for the abandoned 3rd ward seat I could feel the tension exiting my shoulders.
I wasn’t trying to hide my interests in getting that part time gig. I was afraid that if the Illinois Attorney General forced Mayor Povlsen into releasing the names to the public then everyone would know that I was the only applicant that didn’t get interviewed.
Whew!!! When I read the list, made available only via FOIA requests by the Northern Star and the Daily Chronicle (and an AG favorable ruling on their appeal of denial), I learned that I was one of six of the nine applicants who expressed interest in the job who didn’t get interviewed. Heck, only five of 17 applicants plus one phone call (from the mayor’s free throw line) got interviewed.
There. I feel better. I knew I wasn’t going to get the job but I think a face-to-face would have been productive. I’m a critic of City Hall. One of many complaints I’ve opined about is the lack of professional courtesy. Apparently, personal courtesy is a bit lacking, too.
I was impressed by the list of names. I’ve known several of these folks for many years. Good people. You go 3rd Ward!
3rd Ward candidates
Those who expressed interest: Sarah Cliffe, Jeff Latimer, Mac McIntyre, John Newquist, Ata Shakir, Kay Shelton, Darrel Tribel, Jim Schneider, and Pam Verbic, who was appointed to the seat.
Those referred by someone else: Roger Johnson, Tom May, and Jeff Whalen.
Those suggested by others: Sylvia Fuentes, Jessica Lyons, Emily Prieto, Margo Sutorius, and Dana York.
Those interviewed: Kay Shelton, Pam Verbic, Jeff Latimer, Emily Prieto, Margo Sutorius, (by phone) Julia Fauci
7th Ward candidates
All: Lisa Kammes, Eric Calmeyer, Austin Quick, Monica Sanders-O’Leary
Interviewed: Lisa Kammes, Eric Calmeyer, Monica Sanders-O’Leary
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