Q&A ON THE ISSUES

How would you categorize the ongoing strife between members of the city council?

"I chose to run for city council because our current city council is broken. This breakdown stems from a lack of leadership. It is no surprise to anyone that I am supporting Alderman Golinski for mayor. If there is a breakdown in leadership the council will adopt the same mentality..."

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Meet Carlo D. Colosimo

Yorkville has been home to the Colosimos for the last 8 years. Carlo and his loving wife Darlene have been married for 13 years and are active community members who love raising their 3 sons in Yorkville. It's a family town and their hometown.

Carlo is a career attorney, U.S. Army Veteran and patriot. His entrance into politics is indicative of his life's work—a passion to delegate practical solutions for fiscal responsibility.

Vote Carlo as the Candidate for Alderman - Ward 1
for the United City of Yorkville, IL

The Colosimo Family
Carlo, Candidate for Alderman, 38
Darlene, wife, 33
Dominic, son, 4
Angelo, son, 3
Luca, son, 6 weeks

Education
Associates Degree, Morton Community College, Cicero, IL
Bachelors Degree, Political Science, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Juris Doctorate, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

Occupation
Attorney

Political Party Affiliation
Republican

Previous Elected / Appointed Offices:
Precinct Committeeman, Administrative Hearing Officer for Yorkville

Applicable experience qualifying you for the position
My background in law, management and economics will give our residents a representative on the city council who understands the workings of city government and what needs to be done to work together and accomplish our goals.

What is the primary reason you are running for this office?
I am not satisfied that our current administration is doing everything possible to bring the budget and spending under control. Although in the last few months there has been a lot of talk about reducing the budget and cutting costs, I do not find these efforts to be sincere. I want to control spending and be a watchful steward of our tax dollars for my entire four-year term, not just the three months leading up to my re-election.

What will be your single most important priority if you get elected? To cut spending and pay off past debt.

What sets you apart from the other candidates?
I have a much more diverse background than my opponent. Although I support Alderman Golinski for mayor, I am ready and willing to work with whomever the residents elect as our next mayor. My opponent has repeatedly shown an unwavering loyalty to the current mayor. I will make my decisions based on the residents best interests, not at the direction of the mayor.

How long have you lived in Yorkville?
My wife and I moved to Yorkville in 2003.

What's your favorite thing about Yorkville?
The people! My wife and I have made so many friends since we arrived in 2003. This is a great community in which to raise our children. We have become active in our community and our church and are happy to make Yorkville our home.