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In addition to my extensive experience in foreign fields, I also have the experience the 32nd Ward will need in managing a community's needs at the local level.
In 2005, I was asked to manage Berwyn mayoral candidate Michael O'Connor's campaign and the overall campaign for the Independent Voters of Berwyn (IVB). The IVB is a non-partisan organization made up of Democrats, Republicans and independent-minded voters determined to stop corruption and cronyism. Afterwards, I was asked by the new Mayor and Council to assist in the transition to a new administration.
As Berwyn's city administrator, I helped introduce fiscal responsibility, saving the city millions of dollars; increased the value and quality of first responders by funding needed improvements; and improved the city administration so that it is more efficient, more effective, and more responsive to the needs of its residents. The staff in Berwyn is continuing the work we started: restructuring city finances, completing internal city and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) audits after years of non-compliance, restructuring city departments and hiring professionals and qualified staff to deal with problems faced by the city and community.
As your alderman, I will continue to use my experiences to bring about positive change in our city.