There has got to be another reason he isn't going.

He hasn't done anything in town thus far,why start now and as for his other business,this is the slowest time.

Jason, we all know how you feel about this mayor and his administration. But its getting a bit old with the never ending negative responses. Hope you have a great Sunday anyway. Hope the rain holds off and let some sunshine in. Deep Breaths.

Let me say it would not have surprised me if the Mayor did go considering his connection with Crook County. I'm not impressed, Because his choice not to go is for the benefit of the people of Chicago Heights or his title of Mayor was done so for political reasons, i'm sure.

Interesting...there are 4 votes and one of them is mine. It is showing that 3 people think he has plenty to do here and 1 is Other. I guess my vote of He should go doesn't count! Oh well...It's the Heights, what do I expect!

To be honest I think he was asked not to go.

Jason, why would that be the case? Both Lisa and Andrew Madigan are going. You really think that having Dave Gonzalez down there would just be too much for Mike Madigan to handle? Not likely. Your conspiracy theories are funny though, I'll give you that.

Jason is just still angry about getting caught cheating in the last election by forging election documents . Funny how the Patch never reported that . The only convention Amos will be at and has been to is the Dino's Covention . Where they all sit around and blame others for thier own personal under achievemts in life . I see how even Deabel now trys to distance himself from the Integrity "I cheated " party .

Didn't say a thing about Mike Madigan?

Winston always a pleasure to hear your A-- kissing comments to this idiot.

I will continue like Winston does,just I will do in a negative way.

NO , he had someone forge is notary signature on his filing petitions . Rather than face the electoral Board , he withdrew his papers . So that is how he ended up running as a write in . So he blames Ginzales for challenging his cheating .

Why would ANY Chicago Heights taxpayer want to fund a trip to the convention?? What would be gained by any of us?? Yeah, the mayor would have a great time, but c'mon, why blow the money????

Jason , Is that true ? Did you have someone forge your documents ? If true , I can see why you keep attacking the Mayor . Does make sence now .

I never read about the Ekection forging . So is that more info that has no truth ? Where can I find it ?

Anyway the article is asking about weather the Mayor should go . It's really up to him and his time . No City work can get done down there , so it's more of hobnobbing with high profile celebrities . Once in a lifetime opportunity and I would go if I had the chance . Unless Gonzalez is Going for Romney ... LOL .

The reason I took myself off the ballot was because the notary wasn't who they said they were no excuse,although Dave had his Rats in our group"and you know who you are"the fact is until this Mayor does something for this town my negativity will continue until he changes things,or someone else takes over. The Park Commisioner job is a volunteer position,what was the need for me to be taken off the ticket? Ill tell you why,the Park is "the bread and butter"for this administration!
The only forging going on during the election were illegals getting library cards to vote!!!
This article isn't about me,but I don't mind,I will keep going along with my posts and look forward to all of yours.

Sorry Jason that is a lame excuse . Petition papers are due before any headquarters were open . You did this on your own . Name the "rats" ? Quit trying to blame others for your cheating ways . Perkins and McCoy were your confidants . Are these the "rats" your talking about ?

I thought that's what politions do is cheat?

Nope not McCoy or Perkins,is said Rats.

Sorry "I said Rats

Oh yea Jason , the article is not about you ? But you always reespond with negative info on Mayor that has nothing to due with article . It's just time to
Let people know why you are do negative . I read that your tax bill went down 600 dollars because of the new administration . But you kept really quiet about that , didn't you ? Your integrity party , joe Faso raised your tax bill and yet I haven't heard a peep . Why ? Illegals voting with Library Cards ? Is that the best you can come up with ? Is that how really stupid you are about election law ? State Election law has better controls and rules than the election procedures at Dino's , on who buys the next drink ...

Jason , you thought that's what politicians do , is Cheat ?

So you cheated ? To become a politician ?

Oh my goodness , you really need help

Jason, you haven't answered: Who do you think could have "asked" the mayor not to go?

Does every single democratic mayor from every town in the US actually attend these conventions?? (=truly asking/ not sarcasm:) That would be an awful LOT. I don't think it's a big deal either way..

No, Ms. Paus. They do not.

It shouldn't come out of taxpayers money! I would think he would represent HIS city out of his own pocket!

If being a delegate does not matter why were the residents of Chicago Heights asked to sign a petition supporting DG to be a delegate? As far as the comments about other mayors attending. Anyone can go to convention, however not anyone can be a delegate.

Well, since there is a certain amount of paperwork to become a delegate we must assume that at the time of the primary the mayor intended to go. Now, apparently he has changed his mind.

It is, of course, his prerogative to do so but it would seem to be a breach of faith to those who signed is delegate petitions and who voted expecting him to go and represent them. It would seem to me that since he gave his word to those people he should explain to them why he has changed his mind.

Since the answer given so far is "family and business" I think we must conclude that those things are more important to him than his duties as a delegate, again setting such priorities is his prerogative.

However it seems to me that his prior actions created a covenant of trust with the people who supported him. What has happened that those people now have a different priority than at the time he asked for their support?

Hello, he was going as an Obama Delegate. Do you see anyone opposing Obama at the Convention? You guys really need to get more educated on poliitics. I am sure there are plenty from South suburbs that will nominate Obama as the Democratic Candidate for President . (Suprise, Suprise) . And those that sign a petition is to have that person resprent them as an OBAMA delegate. An Obama Delegate can only vote for him. No one else. There are alternate delegates that step in to nominate OBAMA . So nothing changes . By the end of the week , OBAMA will be the nominee. DUH

Agree we all knew Obama would be the Dem candidate a year ago so based on your comments the question is why go through the process of having petitions signed/processed to become a delegate.