The Observer is asking our readers to take some time over the Labor Day weekend to give serious consideration to running for these elected positions in our Village. Labor Day is an apropos time since most all of us have labored so hard and long to achieve our goal of living in a village like ours. Most residents who live here do not view their homesteads as an interim place to live as they climb their career ladders. Quite the contrary, the majority who move here view Barrington Hills as a destination– a place to put down roots, raise a family and finally invest in a home they know they will own for decades to come.
It should now be obvious to most residents that we have a serious imbalance of power on our Board of Trustees when it comes to decisions affecting all residents which are mostly skewed towards the ultimate personal desires of our current village president. Unfortunately, this imbalance has cascaded down to those who control majorities on our Village boards, commissions and committees through Bob Abboud’s handpicked appointments regardless of qualifications.
The April 2013 election outcome will result in one of two scenarios. The first would be maintaining the status quo. The second would be bringing new, more considerate and fair leadership through decent and sincere candidates from those who choose to make a difference for the good of our entire Village.
Will new and unencumbered candidates finally begin to put our Village back on track if elected? We believe they can. Please consider serving your community. Your first step is to download a copy of the candidate packet here.
– The Observer