Naperville Mayor Pradel’s Final And Best Proclamations
This Tuesday's city council meeting in Naperville, will be Mayor George Pradel's final chance to pound the gavel. His 20 years as mayor, is a record that will not be…
Getting Elected Is Easy; Getting The Job Done Is Not So Easy
In my previous career, I was responsible for hiring executives throughout the country. Out of every 20 applicants, ten would be phone screened, four would be invited in for an…
Naperville’s New City Council
Naperville's new city council members will take their oath of office on May 3. Brain teaser: Can anyone name two members of the new council? Ask the average Naperville resident,…
The Votes For Mayor Are In; So Is Steve Chirico
Some thought it would be a landslide vote for mayoral candidate Steve Chirico, others thought it might be a horse race to the wire. If it was a horse race,…
First To Go, Needs To Stay Gone
Sometimes timing is everything. The topic of this last posting prior to the municipal election was going to focus on knowing who not to vote for, being as important as…
Naperville’s Campaign Election 2015
A week from today, we should know the results of this year's municipal election. With 23 candidates running, four for mayor and 19 for city council, there could be some…
Watchdog’s Endorsements For Naperville City Council
Nine days and counting until the municipal election for the Naperville city council (April 7) and 35 days until the new council is sworn-in and officially in position (May 3).…
Naperville’s Councilman Paul Hinterlong, A Huge Disappointment
Expectations can oftentimes be a big disappointment. Other times, expectations deliver as expected. Take for example Naperville council member Judy 'chickens don't bark' Brodhead. Her contributions to the workings of…
Must Naperville Regulate Everything?
When it comes to regulation, the City of Naperville has only two rules; 1) if it moves regulate it (example Uber), and 2) if it doesn't move regulate it (example…
Naperville’s Two-Candidate Mayoral Race
When Naperville's 2015 mayoral election began a few months ago after petitions were submitted, there were five candidates hoping to replace retiring Naperville mayor George Pradel after his 20-year reign.…
Watchdog Hammered After Mayoral Endorsement
Everybody takes a turn in the barrel, and this time it was Watchdog's turn. After writing 318 postings basically unscathed, posting #319 brought a cacophony of comments and emails questioning…
Watchdog’s Clear Choice For Mayor of Naperville Is Steve Chirico
I have been watching Naperville city council meetings since 2010. That's more than 100 meetings, and I believe without a doubt that councilman Steve Chirico is the person to lead…
Heavy Hand Of Local Government
Why is it, when a councilman is about to step down, he exhibits moments of brilliance. It happened again when Bob Fieseler, may have uttered the most intelligent string of…
Crime-Free Housing Ordinance In Naperville; Not So Fast
The City of Naperville is inching closer and closer to approving an ordinance for Crime-Free Multi-Housing. Sounds great doesn't it. Who could possibly be against crime-free housing? It sounds like…
Naperville City Officials Looking For Coins In The Cushions
When I was in college, and dirt was new, there were many times that money was tight. I would collect bottles and aluminum cans to redeem them for money at…