Of course you can't always go by the volume of signs to determine who's ahead in the races. Last year Jerry Jacobi and "Toxic" John Perkins had by far the greatest amount of signs and yet both lost convincingly in their respective races. Ole John is back at it again and has a respectful amount of campaign signs in the downtown Dist. 1 area as does his main opponent Becka Christiansen.
In other races Josh Rodriquez seems to have a big edge in city council at large signs with a good number scattered across town, some pricey with pictures of himself signs. I actually have seen a rare Lewis Hancock (D) for mayor sign (Julius' opponent in the Dem. primary.) Hancock and Moore's opponent William Meiners (R) may be running some of the lowest profile races in recent memory as I have yet to see a Meiner's sign.
Note about William Meiners...he would make a great mayor...I attended school with him and he is a honorable, well educated and successful man. A non political type, with lots of common sense and professionalism which is what this city needs. Unfortunately being well educated, honorable and professional doesn't get you elected around here....it's more about how many asses you can kiss without being too obvious about it....but that's politics and that's how we elect them....So let the games and ass kissing begin ...Election time is upon us
*** Note*** Signs are from HT's unsuccessful 2011 mayoral bid....
Becka's signs are the prettiest. They're purple and have flowers. Becka wins.
ReplyDeleteHaving driven through town the other day, I was surprised how the sign race had evened up (and pleasantly surprised).
ReplyDeleteI will say that Oak Park seems completely one sided. Which not surprising, but sad and disappointing.