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Monday, February 7, 2005
MAYORAL CANDIDATE RICHARD IRVIN
ENDORSED BY SENATOR ED PETKA
SEN. PETKA HIGHLIGHTS IRVIN'S EXPERIENCE
AND SUCCESS AS COMMUNITY-BASED PROSECUTOR
(AURORA) – Richard Irvin, 2005 Candidate for Mayor of Aurora, the second largest city in Illinois, today received the endorsement of Deputy Leader and Illinois State Senator Ed Petka at a press conference held at White Eagle Club.
At the press conference, Senator Petka highlighted Irvin's experience and success as Aurora's first community-based prosecutor addressing crime-infested areas and chronic problems.
Senator Petka, former State's Attorney of Will County, has been a leader in legislation and efforts to address crime issues, including gang violence, sex offenders and domestic terrorism. Crime is considered by most to be the #1 issue for the voters of Aurora.
"I join the Association of Aurora Police Officers, Will County Sheriff Paul Kaupas, Kane County Sheriff Ken Ramsey, Kendall County Sheriff Richard Randall, Senator Peter Roskam, House Minority Leader Tom Cross, Rep. Joe Dunn, Rep. Randy Hultgren, Rep. Tim Schmitz and numerous other state, county, local, business and community leaders in endorsing Richard Irvin for Mayor of the City of Aurora," said Sen. Petka.
Richard Irvin said "I am sincerely honored to have the endorsement of such an outstanding legislator who knows firsthand the importance of leadership for Aurora to address problems such as crime as well as elevating Aurora to the next level. I appreciate the support of Senator Petka and look forward to the opportunity to work with him to Heal, Strengthen and Build Aurora, to improve our image and perception, address our challenges such as crime, revitilization and economic development and lead Aurora to fulfill its potential."
The most important election in the history of Aurora is coming February 22nd. For more information about Richard Irvin's movement, plan and vision, please visit www.oneaurora.com.
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Monday, January 17, 2005
MAYORAL CANDIDATE RICHARD IRVIN
LAUNCHES NEW TV COMMERCIAL
ENTITLED "IT'S COMING..."
COMMERCIAL HIGHLIGHTS THE
IMPORTANCE OF VOTING ON FEBRUARY 22ND
(AURORA) – Richard Irvin, 2005 Candidate for Mayor of Aurora, the second largest city in Illinois, launched Monday a new campaign television commercial blitz entitled "It's Coming..." in anticipation of the most important election in the history of Aurora on February 22nd.
Irvin for Aurora earlier this summer elevated the process an unprecedented level with the first commercials for the election for mayor of Aurora. The commercial highlights the importance of increasing voter participation and the opportunity to choose the future of Aurora.
Richard Irvin, fresh off the recent endorsement of the Association of Professional Police Officers, said "We want to reach and inspire everyone in Aurora to get involved, feel connected and see the importance of the Mayoral election in prime time. We are taking the election process to a new level and we believe people will choose a Mayor who will take the city to a new level. My vision and plan is to Heal, Strengthen and Build Aurora, to improve the image and perception, meet challenges and lead Aurora to fulfill its potential."
In conjunction with special coverage of the Presidential Inauguration, the 30 second commercial is being broadcast across various popular television networks via Comcast, including CNN, MSNBC, Fox News Channel, Headline News Network and CNBC. Specific showtimes can be found at www.oneaurora.com.
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Wednesday, January 12, 2005
AURORA POLICE UNION ENDORSES
RICHARD IRVIN FOR MAYOR OF AURORA!
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ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL POLICE OFFICERS
OVERWHELMINGLY SUPPORT RICHARD IRVIN
(AURORA) - Members of the Association of Professional Police Officers (A.P.P.O.)union met at their regular monthly meeting and decided to endorse and give their enthusiastic support for Richard Irvin, Candidate for Mayor of Aurora.
Wayne Biles, President of A.P.P.O., said "I believe strongly along with my fellow officers that Richard C. Irvin has the qualifications and a proven track record in fighting crime. We know he will get the job done right."
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Wednesday, December 15, 2004
RICHARD IRVIN WINS NUMBER ONE
BALLOT POSITION FOR MAYOR OF AURORA!
ONEAURORA TEAM GATHERS THOUSANDS
OF SIGNATURES FOR NUMBER ONE POSITION FOR
THE MOST IMPORTANT ELECTION IN THE HISTORY OF AURORA COMING FEBRUARY 22, 2005
(AURORA) - Richard Irvin, Candidate for Mayor of Aurora, today won the number one ballot position for Mayor of Aurora for Primary Election scheduled for Tuesday, February 22, 2005.
The OneAurora team gathered thousands of signatures from all parts of Aurora and turned in the maximum number of signatures permitted by the Aurora Election Commission's rules, followed by today's lottery to determine the top ballot position for Mayor of Aurora.
Richard Irvin was represented at the Aurora Election Commission's ballot lottery by the Hon. Stephanie Kifowit, Alderman of Aurora's Third Ward, who recently endorsed Irvin to go along with several bipartisan political, business, law enforcement and local leaders from all areas of Aurora, including DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will Counties.
Irvin said "we have worked hard to gather diverse support and thousands of signatures, file first and now have the honor of being the top candidate for Mayor of Aurora. We have transformed our campaign into a movement, elevating unprecedented interest in this election and look forward to continue to spread our message to heal, strengthen and build OneAurora. We strongly encourage all residents of Aurora to participate in the most important election in the history of Aurora this coming February 22nd."
Aurora is the second largest city Illinois. Richard Irvin is a former prosecutor and currently a private attorney who resides in Aurora with his wife and children.
The most important election in the history of Aurora is February 22, 2005. For more information and details about Richard Irvin's campaign, vision and plan to heal, strengthen and build Aurora, please visit www.oneaurora.com.
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Tuesday, November 23, 2004
2005 AURORA MAYORAL
CANDIDATE RICHARD IRVIN
DEBUTS OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENTS
ENDORSEMENTS INCLUDE WIDE SUPPORT
FROM LOCAL AND STATE LEADERS
FROM THE FOUR COUNTIES OF AURORA
(AURORA) - Richard Irvin, 2005 Candidate for Mayor of Aurora, today unveiled his first set of endorsements for his campaign to heal, strengthen and build OneAurora.
The list of area leaders endorsing include; Ken Ramsey, Kane County Sheriff; Paul Kaupas, Will County Sheriff; Attorney Dallas Ingemunson; Tom Cross, Illinois House Minority Leader; Peter Roskam, Illinois State Senator; Joe Dunn, Illinois State Representative; Tim Schmitz, Illinois State Representative; Dave Rickert, Kane County Treasurer; Jim Oberweis, Businessman; Dick Whitfield, Kendall County Board; Carl Schultz, DuPage County Forest Preserve; Peggy Hicks, Community Activist; Attorney Renee' Robinson, Candidate for Kane County State's Attorney, Aurora Township; Gary Vician, Naperville Township; John Aguilar, Aurora Township Trustee; Dick Furstenau, Naperville Township; Ed Johnson, Aurora Township; Jack Riley, Wheatland Township; and Steve Hathorne, Aurora Township.
Richard Irvin said "The day of division is over and I have called upon leaders to help unite Aurora. I have taken my message to heal, strengthen and build One Aurora to every corner of this great city and I am honored these respected leaders have joined us with their endorsements." The endorsements represent local and state leaders from each of the four counties that Aurora covers. Irvin added "today's Aurora is diverse geographically and we need everyone's cooperation to work and achieve our mutual goals and share in our future success."
In his endorsement of Richard Irvin, recent U.S. Senate Candidate and businessman Jim Oberweis stated "The upcoming Mayoral election for Aurora will be a very important event. Aurora is now the 2nd largest city in Illinois and is a guidepost to the future of this state. As someone who grew up in Aurora, went to Marmion High School and has lived all of my life in this community, I believe it is important that we have a strong independent leader in the office of Mayor of Aurora. The theme of Richard Irvin's campaign, OneAurora, is the right message to bring our community together."
Attorney Renee' Robinson, recent candidate for Kane County State's Attorney, stated "Being a former prosecutor myself, I know that Richard will use his experience as a prosecutor to continue to cultivate relationships with local and statewide law enforcement officials. Richard will take a leading role in working with law enforcement and community leaders to combat crime which is the greatest challenge to our city's quality of life. Richard has the integrity necessary to organize and manage effectively the office he will be elected to serve."
Richard Irvin is a former prosecutor and currently a prviate attorney who resides in Aurora with his wife and children.
The most important election in the history of Aurora is Februrary 22, 2005. For more information and details about Richard Irvin's campaign, vision and plan to heal, strengthen and build Aurora, please visit www.oneaurora.com.
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