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Now, with a couple serious candidates even.

 

From David Koehler:

 

Please tell about your background, schools attended, family life, etc.

I grew up in South Dakota. My dad was a minister with the Congregational church, which is now known as the United Church of Christ. I was born in Parkston, South Dakota, just south of Mitchell, which is home of the Corn Palace. We moved to Beresford, near Sioux Falls, a few years later and then to Chamberlain where I started grade school. In 1959, our family made a big move to Phoenix, Arizona, where my dad was involved in starting a new church. In 1962, we moved back to South Dakota, where I finished high school in Huron, South Dakota.

 

My in-laws live in Southwestern Minnesota and we get there on Interstate 29 and I keep trying to stop at the Corn Palace.

 

Other fun bits:

Today Yankton College is no more. In the early 1980s, a sharp decrease in the number of students forced the school into bankruptcy and the campus was sold to the federal government. Today it is known as Yankton Federal Prison Camp, a minimum security prison. I always am very carefully when I list the years I was at Yankton, due to this fact.

 

That’s where Scott Fawell went.

 

After having read through most of these things, his is the most interesting so far.  And he isn’t a lawyer or substitute teacher…

But seriously, take a look at the article here.  He’s a pretty amazing guy

In other fun:

 

I am a highly intelligent (member of Mensa) and well read person that takes a keen interest in
all areas of society, beyond that which only affects me.

I have found that the ability to listen to others is a positive strength. When I considered running
for Mayor of Chicago, I would ask what people were concerned or worried about, and they
willingly shared their problems with me and were glad to have someone to listen.

 

One applicant is named Larry Lawrence Sr.   Seriously, he passed along that name.

 

Two areas of great opportunity right now are opening the markets of Cuba to our farmers and
strengthening the E85 corridor (that is the production and use of E85 in Illinois).  Corn, and the people
who grow and refine it, is one of our state’s most important assets.  The city of Chicago must be
integrated into this program, and I will push for E85 busses for the CTA and city taxis.  Now is the time
for the people of Illinois to lead the country in these two policies.  My knowledge of Spanish, Central
America and the Caribbean region will be a huge asset in negotiations with Cuba.  I will hold city hall
type meeting with farmers to hear their idea of other markets for their products and will work to get
more E85 plants in Illinois.

I think this one got ahead of himself on negotiating with Cuba…

Let me point out to many of the applicants, Why are you a Democrat? is not a yes or no question.

 


Jose Ruiz for Lt. Governor of IL 2010



Jose Ruiz for Lt. Governor 2010 IL | MySpace Video

 

Volume people, volume.

 

 

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