Timeline of Offices Held as of 2010Director of Economic Development: John (Jack) Klaus retired May 31, 2000
Police Chief: Robert Sturlini retired August 1, 2000
Police Chief: Jim Ryan appointed August 7, 2000
Assistant City Manager /Economic Development Director: William J. Schneider, Jr.
appointed July 17, 2000
2001 - City Manager: F. Wallace Douthwaite resigned January 9, 2001
Acting City Manager: William J. Schneider, Jr. appointed January 10, 2001
Anthony (Tony) Arredia; Mayor (Elected)
Donna McAllister; City Clerk (Re- Elected)
Patricia K. Beauvais; Alderman First Ward (Re- Elected)
Thomas J. Christiansen; Alderman Second Ward
Laura Murphy; Alderman Third Ward (Elected)
Dick Sayad; Alderman Fourth Ward
Carla Brockman; Alderman Fifth Ward (Re- Elected)
Tom Becker; Alderman Sixth Ward
Don Smith; Alderman Seventh Ward (Re- Elected)
Rosemary Argus; Alderman Eighth Ward (Elected)
Two referendums were held April 3, 2001:
1 - Shall the City Council of Des Plaines adopt an ordinance requiring future Department
Heads (8) to establish residency within nine (9) months of their beginning employment?
Said Ordinance would exempt from its coverage current Assistant Department Heads (4), all
current Police Department Personnel from the rank of Sergeant and higher, and all current
Fire Department Personnel from the rank of Lieutenant and higher.
Yes: 6,209 No: 3,262
2 - Shall the Illinois Legislature require Chicago and the Airlines to pay for soundproofing
of all residences adversely affected by O'Hare noise without any cost to the homeowner?
Yes: 7,727 No: 1,852
Director of Community Development Michael D'Onofrio not reappointed effective
July 26, 2001
City Manager J. Scott Miller appointed effective October 15, 2001
Director of Public Works Howard Killian resigned February 22, 2002
Acting Director of Public Works Matt Dusckett appointed February 25, 2002
Carla Brookman; Alderman Fifth Ward (Elected)
Carmen J. Sarlo; Alderman Sixth Ward
Don Smith; Alderman Seventh Ward (Elected)
Anthony (Tony) Arredia; Alderman Eighth Ward
1998 - One Referendum was held November 3, 1998:
Shall the City of Des Plaines limit the number of terms of office of each elected official in the
City to no more than two consecutive four -year terms?
Yes: 7,834 No: 3,188
Director of Public Works: Scott Shirley resigned December 31, 1998
1999 - Paul W. Jung; Mayor
Donna McAllister; City Clerk
Patricia K. Beauvais; Alderman First Ward
Thomas J. Christiansen; Alderman Second Ward (Re- Elected)
Wayne C. Elstner; Alderman Third Ward
Dick Sayad; Alderman Fourth Ward (Elected)
Carla Brookman; Alderman Fifth Ward
Tom Becker; Alderman Sixth Ward (Elected)
Don Smith; Alderman Seventh Ward
Anthony (Tony) Arredia; Alderman Eighth Ward (Re- Elected)
Director of Public Works: Howard Killian appointed April 19, 1999
Mayor: Paul W. Jung died October 24, 1999
Mayor Pro Tem: Thomas J. Christiansen elected November 1, 1999
2000 - Acting Mayor: Anthony W. Arredia elected January 5, 2000
Eighth Ward Alderman: Anthony W. Arredia resigned January 5, 2000
Eighth Ward Alderman: Joyce Petersen appointed January 17, 2001
Two referendums held March 21, 2000:
Shall the manner of selecting the City Clerk of the City of Des Plaines be changed from election
by the voters to appointment by the Mayor with the concurrence of the City Council effective
with the expiration of the City Clerk's term in April, 2001?
Yes: 1,720 No: 3,725
Shall the City participate in any revenue sharing agreement to accept money from any casino
located outside of Des Plaines?
Yes: 3,653 No: 1,792
Thomas J. Christiansen; Alderman Second Ward (Re- Elected)
Wayne C. Elstner; Alderman Third Ward
Jean Higgason; Alderman Fourth Ward (Elected)
James (Jim) Curley; Alderman Fifth Ward
Carmen J. Sarlo; Alderman Sixth Ward (Re- Elected)
Nick Chiropolos; Alderman Seventh Ward
Anthony (Tony) Arredia; Alderman Eighth Ward (Elected)
1995 - One referendum was held April 4, 1995:
1 - Shall the elected office of City Treasurer of the City of Des Plaines be abolished and the
duties of the office transferred to the City Comptroller (Director of Finance and
Administration) or his successor?
Yes: 3,717 No: 967
1995 - One Referendum was held November 7, 1995:
Shall General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $15,000,000 be issued by the City of Des
Plaines, Illinois for the purpose of paying the cost of constructing a new public library building at
the site, or immediately adjacent thereto, the existing Des Plaines Public Library Building?
Yes: 2,945 No: 4,261
1996 - One Referendum was held March 19, 1996:
Should the General Assembly allow hundred of thousands of new flights over our homes,
increased noise, increased air pollution, decreases in our property values and increased safety
hazards over our community by allowing Chicago to build new runways at O'Hare?
Yes: 1,227 No: 5,520
One Referendum was held November 5, 1996:
Shall the Governor and the General Assembly allow Chicago to build new runways at O'Hare
Airport?
Yes: 4,411 No: 13,686
Director of Finance and Administration: Gregory J. Peters resigned November 15, 1996
Director of Finance and Administration: James L. Egeberg appointed December 16, 1996
1997 - Alderman Seventh Ward: Nick Chiropolos resigned as of April 21, 1997
Paul W. Jung; Mayor
Donna McAllister; City Clerk
Treasurer Position Eliminated by Referendum April 4, 1995
Patricia K. Beauvais; Alderman First Ward (Re- Elected)
Thomas J. Christiansen; Alderman Second Ward
Wayne C. Elstner; Alderman Third Ward (Re- Elected)
Jean Higgason; Alderman Fourth Ward
1992 - City Manager: Lawrence Asaro resigned May 27, 1992
City Manager: Gregory J. Peters, Comptroller, appointed Acting City Manager June 1, 1992
City Attorney: Judy Kolman resigned July 15, 1992
Interim City Attorney: Odelson & Sterk, Ltd. July 6, 1992 (Mathias Delort)
Two referendums were held November 3, 1992:
1 - Shall the City of Des Plaines issue bonds in the amount of $12 million for construciton
of a library building.
Yes: 10,813 No: 11,273.
2 - Shall the City of Des Plaines adopt a system of staggered terms for Alderman.
Yes: 16,691 No: 4,277
1993 - Alderman Third Ward: James D. Healy resigned January 18, 1993
Alderman Third Ward: Edward C. Iwanski appointed January 18, 1993
Edward (Ted) Sherwood; Mayor
Donna McAllister; City Clerk
Kenneth J. Fredricks; Treasurer
Patricia K. Beauvais; Alderman First Ward
Thomas J. Christiansen; (2 -Year Term) Alderman Second Ward
Wayne C. Elstner; Alderman Third Ward
Daniel Kisslinger; (2 -Year Term) Alderman Fourth Ward
James (Jim) Curley; Alderman Fifth Ward
Carmen J. Sarlo; (2 -Year Term) Alderman Sixth Ward
Nick Chiropolos; Alderman Seventh Ward
Carl P. Haupt; (2 -Year Term) Alderman Eighth Ward
City Attorney: David Wiltse appointed October 18, 1993
1994 - Two referendums were help November 8, 1994:
1 - Shall the City of Des Plaines have casino gaming?
Yes: 5,792 No: 7,111
2 - Shall the City of Des Plaines impose a surcharge of up to $2.00 per month pernetwork
connection, which surcharge will be added to the monthly bill you receive for telephone or
tele- communications charges, for the puspose of installing (or improving) a 9 -1 -1
Emergency Telephone System?
Yes: 4,146 No: 7,479
1995 - Edward (Ted) Sherwood; Mayor
Donna McAllister; City Clerk
Patricia K. Beauvais; Alderman First Ward
Thomas J. Christiansen; Alderman Second Ward
Laura Murphy; Alderman Third Ward (Re- elected)
Dick Sayad; Alderman Fourth Ward
Carla Brockman; Alderman Fifth Ward (Re- elected)
Tom Becker; Alderman Sixth Ward
Don Smith; Alderman Seventh Ward (Re- elected)
Rosemary Argus; Alderman Eighth Ward
Assistant City Manager /Director of Human Resources: Jason Bajor appointed Jan. 17, 2005
Assistant to the City Manager: Eric Palm appointed January 17, 2005
2006 - Director of Finance: Jim Egeberg resigned January 17, 2006
Director of Community Development: Tim Bleuher terminated August 15, 2006
2007 - Anthony (Tony Arredia); Mayor
Donna McAllister; City Clerk
Patricia K. Beauvais; Alderman First Ward
Martin J. Moylan; Alderman Second Ward (Elected)
Laura Murphy; Alderman Third Ward
Jean Higgason; Alderman Fourth Ward (Elected)
Carla Brockman; Alderman Fifth Ward
Mark Walsten; Alderman Sixth Ward (Elected)
Don Smith; Alderman Seventh Ward
Rosemary Argus; Alderman Eighth Ward (Re- elected)
Acting Director of Finance: Bob Simpson appointed February 5, 2007
Director of Community Development: Mike Conlan appointed April 16, 2007
Assistant to the City Manager: Eric Palm resigned May 12, 2007
City Manager: David Niemeyer resigned May 21, 2007
Acting City Manager: Jason Bajor appointed June 4, 2007
Fire Chief: John Heavey resigned August 31, 2007
Fire Chief: Randy Jaeger appointed September 4, 2007
2008 - Acting Director of Finance: Bob Simpson resigned February 6, 2008
Acting Director of Finance: Dorothy Wisniewski appointed February 11, 2008
2002 - Director of Public Works: Matt Dusckett appointed November 18, 2002
City Manager: J. Scott Miller resigned December 6, 2002
Acting City Manager: William J. Schneider, Jr. appointed December 1, 2002
2003 - Anthony (Tony) Arredia; Mayor
Donna McAllister; City Clerk
Patricia K. Beauvais; Alderman First Ward
Thomas J. Christiansen; Alderman Second Ward (Re- elected)
Laura Murphy; Alderman Third Ward
Dick Sayad; Alderman Fourth Ward (Re- elected)
Carla Brockman; Alderman Fifth Ward
Tom Becker; Alderman Sixth Ward (Re- elected)
Don Smith; Alderman Seventh Ward
Rosemary Argus; Alderman Eighth Ward (Re- elected)
Director of Human Resources & Services: Arlene Merriman resigned May 31, 2003
Acting Director of Human Resources & Services: Jason Bajor appointed June 2, 2003
City Manager: David Niemeyer appointed July 21, 2003
Police Chief: Jim Ryan resigned August 15, 2003
Acting Police Chief: James Prandini appointed August 4, 2003
Director of Human Resources & Services: Jason Bajor appointed December 1, 2003
Police Chief: James Prandini appointed December 1, 2003
2004 - Assistant City Manager /Economic Development Director: William J. Schneider, Jr.
resigned May 17, 2004
Acting Director of Community Development: Leroy Molinari appointed April 25, 2004
Director of Community Development: Tim Bleuher appointed September 7, 2004
Fire Chief: Tom Farinella resigned September 30, 2004
Fire Chief: John Heavey appointed October 1, 2004
2005 - Anthony (Tony)Arredia; Mayor (Re- elected)
Donna McAllister; City Clerk (Re- elected)
Patricia K. Beauvais; Alderman First Ward (Re- elected)
City Manager: Jason Bajor appointed March 3, 2008
Director of Information Technology: Michael Duebner appointed August 22, 2007
Director of Public Works: Matt Dusckett resigned effective January 16, 2009
Acting Director of Public Works: John Laux appointed January 16, 2009
Director of Media Services: Karen Kozenczak appointed January 20, 2009
Director of Human Resources: Michael Earl appointed February 18, 2009
Director of Finance: Dorothy Wisniewski appointed March 30, 2009
2009 - Martin J. Moylan; Mayor (Elected)
Gloria J. Ludwig; City Clerk (Elected)
Patricia Haugeberg; Alderman First Ward (Elected)
Martin J. Moylan; Alderman Second Ward
Matthew Bogusz; Alderman Third Ward (Elected)
Jean Higgason; Alderman Fourth Ward
James R. Brookman; Alderman Fifth Ward (Elected)
Mark Walsten; Alderman Sixth Ward
Dan W. Wilson; Alderman Seventh Ward (Elected)
Rosemary Argus; Alderman Eighth Ward
Director of Public Works & Engineering: Tim Oakley appointed July 21, 2009
Fire Chief: Alan Wax appointed October 5, 2009
City Manager: Jason Bajor resigned effective January 19, 2010
Acting City Manager: Jason Slowinski appointed January 20, 2010