Arlington Heights Patch Follow-Up: Mayoral Candidates Talk Future Vision, Term Limits and Speak Directly to Voters

Arlington Heights Patch wants to help you gain a deeper understanding of what the three candidates for mayor/village president believe, think and feel about issues that have come up so far on the campaign trail, and some that have yet to. 

Below are four questions/statement opportunities (in full) answered by candidates Ron Drake, Thomas Hayes and Mark Hellner. 

• Explain your position on term limits. If you are for term limits, explain why, and how long is too long to serve in an office (what is the magic number)? If you do not believe in term limits, explain why, and how you would remain open to new ideas and different ways to approach leadership in Arlington Heights? 

• Explain, in detail, a project/ program, etc. you have initiated, and/or seen through from start to finish, professional and/or political. Provide concrete examples that will help voters understand your experiences and how they qualify you to be the next mayor of Arlington Heights.

• What is your vision for the future of Arlington Heights? If you could make one sweeping change, what would it be? (400 words or less)

Open Statement: 

Many issues have been discussed and addressed since the day you officially filed your petition to become the mayor up until today. In 400 words or less, talk to the voters. It’s entirely up to you regarding what you want to say to them. 

View the candidate responses below. 

Ron Drake

Thomas Hayes

Mark Hellner

Have you made up your mind on who you think is most qualified to become the next village president?