Steger, Illinois - Miranda Egonut, candidate for the Steger Village President seat, gained the endorsement of the United Auto Workers (UAW) Local Union 588. Based in Chicago Heights, Illinois, UAW Local Union 588 represents several workers in the area, who are primarily Ford employees.
After receipt of the official endorsement letter, Miranda said, “It is a proud day to be recognized by Local 588 as the best candidate for Mayor on April 7th. I feel a sense of vindication that Steger will do very well under my leadership and hope that this helps the voters who trust the voice of labor to cast their trust for me.”
On March 19, 2009, UAW Local Union 588's executive board, lead by president Bill Jackson, voted unanimously to support Mrs. Egonut's candidacy for the Steger Village President position. Mr. Jackson stated, "We appreciate your support of working men and women and look forward to continuing to work with you in the future."
Miranda also said, “Labor is the backbone of our economy and is the quickest road to recovery in these trying financial times. To empower labor is to empower all of us. To protect labor is paramount. I pledge to find solutions to Steger’s own financial woes through partnerships with the working taxpayer, the small businessman and the large businesses in the region to create opportunity for the unemployed and better opportunity for the underemployed.”
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
A Vote For Mirandra is A Vote For Action!
As a candidate for Mayor of Steger, residents are asking important questions on the campaign trail about my plans if I am elected to office. Questions from whom will I appoint as the chief of police to trustees within the current administration to what are my plans for bringing additional revenue to the community.
First, I must get elected. Challenges will arise in taking the reins of the Mayor’s office. The incumbent has held the office for thirty-five years. I would have to hire the services of a forensic accounting team to first establish the true financial health of Steger.
Next, I'd hire an economic development coordinator for the city to work in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce and mayor's office to constantly and continually promote Steger’s existing businesses and to recruit new business and industry.
We need to overcome 24 months of revenue declines, obtain Federal and State funds for infrastructure matters and allow the new team to recruit sources of revenue quickly, without layers of restrictions convoluting the process. To undo 35 years of secretive management will not take a day or two, but more like a year or two. I have emphasized in my candidacy that the position I seek is public service, not a dynasty. When the work is completed and our solvency is restored, Steger and its’ residents will be positioned to move forward and meet the challenges of future development and growth. I'd also implement an open door policy and actively promote a city government of the people, by the people and for the people.
In examining the Village of Stegers' website, no budget or spending is fully disclosed and each day I am more convinced that I may be walking into a hornet's nest. In examining a copy of the 2008 budget, I am even MORE convinced that a hornets nest awaits.
In my opinion, at the onset, there is much to do in figuring out exactly where Steger stands and disclosing that information to the residents as quickly as possible. After careful analysis, with assistance from qualified sources, effective changes can be implemented.
I will seek answers and analyze options that best meet the needs of our community. I will work quickly and with great accuracy, to provide an effective and a sound business practice.
I am asking the residents of Steger, in which I have lived most of my adult life, to vote me into office as your next mayor.
I will work closely with all village trustees voted into office by the people. This also includes other members of the current administration such as the Village Clerk.
As your Mayor, I will execute the responsibilities that come with the Mayor's chair and oath and I can and will work for you, the people who will cast your vote on Tuesday, April 7, 2009.
Miranda Egonut
First, I must get elected. Challenges will arise in taking the reins of the Mayor’s office. The incumbent has held the office for thirty-five years. I would have to hire the services of a forensic accounting team to first establish the true financial health of Steger.
Next, I'd hire an economic development coordinator for the city to work in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce and mayor's office to constantly and continually promote Steger’s existing businesses and to recruit new business and industry.
We need to overcome 24 months of revenue declines, obtain Federal and State funds for infrastructure matters and allow the new team to recruit sources of revenue quickly, without layers of restrictions convoluting the process. To undo 35 years of secretive management will not take a day or two, but more like a year or two. I have emphasized in my candidacy that the position I seek is public service, not a dynasty. When the work is completed and our solvency is restored, Steger and its’ residents will be positioned to move forward and meet the challenges of future development and growth. I'd also implement an open door policy and actively promote a city government of the people, by the people and for the people.
In examining the Village of Stegers' website, no budget or spending is fully disclosed and each day I am more convinced that I may be walking into a hornet's nest. In examining a copy of the 2008 budget, I am even MORE convinced that a hornets nest awaits.
In my opinion, at the onset, there is much to do in figuring out exactly where Steger stands and disclosing that information to the residents as quickly as possible. After careful analysis, with assistance from qualified sources, effective changes can be implemented.
I will seek answers and analyze options that best meet the needs of our community. I will work quickly and with great accuracy, to provide an effective and a sound business practice.
I am asking the residents of Steger, in which I have lived most of my adult life, to vote me into office as your next mayor.
I will work closely with all village trustees voted into office by the people. This also includes other members of the current administration such as the Village Clerk.
As your Mayor, I will execute the responsibilities that come with the Mayor's chair and oath and I can and will work for you, the people who will cast your vote on Tuesday, April 7, 2009.
Miranda Egonut
Sunday, March 8, 2009
A Time For Change in Steger's Mayoral Race
My affiliation and subsequent qualifications for the April 7, 2009, ballot as the Independent candidate has been predicated in my deeply rooted history as wife and, a husband who is a long standing member and supporter of UAW Local 588, mother, employee and life long resident in the city of Steger.
I feel it is important to afford Steger voters a choice in this years mayoral election given the two party system that has continued to hinder the economic growth in the City of Steger. As your candidate I am dedicated to providing an agenda that would include initiatives that would provide focus on affordable child care services, job training and an overall revitalization of Steger's economy.
Moreover, I, as Mayor, would seek to secure additional resources for increasing public safety and for reducing crime in the City.
If I am elected Mayor of Steger, my vision over the next four years is a complete revitalization of the City's economic infrastructure. As part of the plan, I wil create a greater climate for attracting businesses and for growing existing businesses by providing the necessary foundations, resources and initiatives for promoting private/public partnerships and investments for developing the City of Steger.
I also pledge to create strategic plan to restore the legion of abandoned properties in order to place them back on the City's afforodable tax rolls and will seek to provide economically sound and more importantly affordable housing for Steger residents.
The greatest challenge Steger residents currently face is that the Mayor has had a lengthly time in office, to institute an innovative revitalization program for the residents' of Steger.
However, it is clear that the 9th time in office with this current administration, is not the charm for the residents of Steger.
However, it is clear that the 9th time in office with this current administration, is not the charm for the residents of Steger.
For the first time in 34 years, you, the residents of Steger, can vote with your voice on April 7th, by voting out politics as usual and voting in change that will no doubt, benefit our future to grow.
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