Candidate for City Council - Mark Indyke

The following press release was received from Mark Indyke, co-owner with his wife, Leslie Anne, of Dog in Suds, Ltd., on Route 47 in Woodstock, just north of Burger King. Mark is a candidate for one of the open seats on the Woodstock City Council in the April 5th election.

Mark frequently comments at City Council meetings during the Public Comment period and during the public comment period of items removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Read his views in Minutes found on the City's website at www.woodstockil.gov/

For Immediate Release:                                 Contact: Mark Indyke

                                                                        

March 10, 2011 11.16 a.m.                             Phone: 815-245-6659

                     

                              E-mail: mmigmgr@sbcglobal.net

Local Business Owner Runs for City Council; Promotes Growth while Maintaining Historic Character of City

For over 35 years Mark Indyke has had a reputation for revitalizing multi-million dollar organizations by instituting sound business practices and stressing the importance of advertising and promotion. During his decade-long experience as a business owner in Woodstock he has been sought out by those with pressing issues and has advocated for them in front of the Council.

Now he wants to put that experience to work for the citizens of Woodstock by becoming a member of City Council.

Some of the issues that he is passionate about are:

·        Promoting and supporting The Historic Preservation Commission

·        Encouraging the ongoing development of small business in order to insure economic growth.

·        Reinstituting the economic development commission and reinstating the office of Development Director.

·        Backing government grants for small business

·        Seeking out larger corporations for location in Woodstock

·        Working with the Chamber of Commerce to recruit and retain small businesses

Indyke also plans to work towards:

·        The restoration and occupancy of the courthouse

·        Achieving a 95% retail occupancy rate

·        Continuing to be the voice of the disenfranchised and promoting resident participation

·       Supporting our volunteer commissions

      Promoting easier access to council packet information and future