CLAYPOOL ENDORSES LONG FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE

Contact: Tabitha Long FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tel. 847-593-2433
Cell. 847-612-7686
Email: tabithahlong@gmail.com

CANDIDATE FOR ARLINGTON HEIGHTS VILLAGE TRUSTEE ENDORSED BY FORREST CLAYPOOL
Tabitha Long has been endorsed by Cook County Commissioner Forrest Claypool for Arlington Heights Village Trustee. Ms. Long is a fresh face in local politics, bringing both new ideas and traditional values to the local political scene. She also brings over 15 years of corporate marketing and project management skills to the table in what’s sure to be an exciting election on April 7, 2009.

Ms. Long owns Island Girl Salvage Inc., the only architectural salvage company in the Northwest Suburbs. She has run a successful national marketing and publicity campaign for her business and intends on bringing that expertise to the Trustee seat. “I know how to build and implement a creative yet inexpensive marketing plan that would make Arlington Heights a destination location,” she said. This expertise, coupled with her fresh ideas on village government transparency and fiscal responsibility, will help ensure that Arlington Heights not only weathers but thrives in the current economic conditions.

Cook County Commissioner Forrest Claypool is the former Superintendent and CEO of the Chicago Park District, a $400 million government agency with 3,200 employees. He has also served as deputy state treasurer and Chief of Staff to Chicago Mayor Richard Daley. In 2002, Mr. Claypool won a seat on the Cook County Board by upsetting the president pro tem of the Cook County Board, a three-term incumbent. He was re-elected for a second term in 2006. Mr. Claypool recently voted against and defeated President Stroger’s plan to borrow and increase property taxes in Cook County. "The administration's plan to borrow hundreds of millions of dollars to pay operating costs has been defeated," he added. "It is not in this budget. That is a good thing."

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If you’d like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Tabitha Long, please call Jim Owens at 1+847-275-4940 or email at owej1@sbcglobal.net
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Tribal Expressions Hosts New Candidates for Village Trustee

I want to thank Rob and Jeri Brooke for hosting a "get to know the new candidates" at their store, Tribal Expressions last Friday night. There was quite a nice turnout of residents that got to know the positions of the new candidates regarding issues facing all of us in the Village of Arlington Heights. Each of us were able to say a few words and then mingle with the crowd. A wonderful evening was had by all.

Thanks,
Tabitha
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Letter to the Residents of Arlington Heights

Hello, It's Tabitha,

When Peter and I married in 2000, we decided to settle in Arlington Heights for a whole host of reasons. Peter was born and raised here, he already owned a condo, we would remain close to family, have easy access to Chicago, a safe and friendly community, and the people and the downtown were active and inviting.

Two weeks after we wed we set out for Kay’s Animal Shelter. We brought home our pride and joy and named him Japhy. Within a few months Japhy had outgrown the size limit for our condo. We had to move.

Home prices were reasonable and we were able to purchase what is still my dream home. An English Costwald built in 1926 on South Mitchell Ave.

I often describe something old as “having good bones”. Our house has good bones. It needed a facelift but the remnants of its past remained. I have a great respect for the past and those that have come before me. That first week we pulled up carpeting, pulled down wallpaper, and taped paint swatches to the various rooms to see what we liked.

Now here’s the thing about Arlington Heights: the people are genuine, insightful, and curious, which for me is always welcome. Before long, our neighbors were stopping in to see what we were up to and making subtle suggestions on paint colors. These neighbors knew past owners that lived in our house or played in our home as children. I didn’t get the chance to step foot in the Historical Society to find out details about my old new home. I didn’t have to! It was all still in the neighborhood! That’s rare these days and it has endeared me to Arlington Heights.

I’m running for Village Trustee because I want everyone to have this feeling about our community. Our Village has good bones, it’s gone through its facelift. It’s now time for a new vision. I believe in listening to the residents, exploring new ideas and pulling the community together to achieve greatness.
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