(Three open seats)
Doug Walker, 49
*Incumbent, running for a third term. Energy executive.
*Takes partial credit for: opening of a major shopping center anchored by Kohl’s; installation of iron removal system that has improved water quality; getting Village Board to work together better and with other government agencies, such as the Frankfort Park District and Will County.
*”Through fiscal conservative management, we have positioned Frankfort financially to weather the current economic storm. … Also, we must continue to support the overall Frankfort business community,” he said.
Dick Trevarthan, 71
*Incumbent, senior trustee with 22 years on the board. Retired landscaper.
*As chairman of the board’s departmental operations committee, wants to contain and control growth and “see that the infrastructure stays strong. Also wants to see high-quality growth and maintain the town’s identity. “Frankfort is a unique town and I’d like to keep it that way,” he said.
*Said he was part of the new wave of people that moved to Frankfort in the 1960s. Became involved in community activities which led to government involvement. “I was sort of raised that way to take part in your town,” he said.
Michael Taylor, 39
*Challenger. An executive manager. Four-year resident.
*Would like to see more discussion. “In nearly 20 years of management experience, I have found it valuable to have creative conflict in my management staff. Creative conflict encourages the best ideas to be brought forward and debated.”
*Said cost-cutting has been part of his management experience. “The financial crisis is the most crucial issue facing us. We must reduce spending,” he said. Also said village should try to reduce residents’ tax burden.
Todd Morgan, 48
*Incumbent, seeking a third term. Financial adviser and 14-year resident.
*Said challenges facing village government are mainly economic. “We have to find solutions to the slowdown.” Even in a slow economy, the board has to “stay on task in our quality standards.”
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*Said trustees need to get more information about streamlining taxes. Taxes are important because “we are predominantly a school-based community,” he said.