Riverside Community Alliance

David Lesniak likes to tout his “planning” credentials, but when it comes to his time on the Plan Commission, he’s put the needs of high-density developers before the needs of Riverside.

Lesniak pushed for a lowball parking buyout that caused Riverside to lose out on more than $170,000 that it should have charged the Village Center [...]

After the Caucus-dominated Village Board proposed two consecutive ballot initiatives that were rejected by Riverside residents by a 4-to-1 vote – the TIF and the property tax increase – you’d think they’d get it and try to find candidates who were more in touch with what residents want.
But instead, the Caucus nominated more of [...]

After two consecutive 4-to-1 defeats of the TIF and the 2008 tax increase, you would think the Riverside Party/Caucus would understand that they’re out of touch with residents. But they apparently don’t get it. The Riverside Party/Caucus has nominated trustee candidates who have either never voted in a village election or haven’t voted in one [...]

Early voting for the upcoming April 7, 2009 Village Board election starts today, March 16, and runs through April 2.
The early voting locations closest to Riverside are:
Berwyn City Hall
6700 W. 26th St.
Berwyn
(708) 788-2660
Stickney-Forest View
Public Library
6800 W. 43rd St.
Stickney
(708) 749-1050
Lyons Township Hall
6404 Joliet Road
Countryside
(708) 482-8300
Early Voting Hours:
Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: 9am [...]

The American Association of University Women, Riverside Branch is hosting a Candidates’ Forum this Saturday morning, March 14 at 8:45am.
Join the Riverside Community Alliance slate of Mike Gorman, Jim Reynolds, Lonnie Sacchi and Mark Shevitz, as well as the other candidates for Riverside Village Board and President, for a morning of questions and answers [...]