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OUR WORD, page 7: Gus bode says FRIDAY come to Sleepy Illinois University Daily Egyptianwww.siude.com VOL. 92, NO. 82, 16 PAGES S OUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY JANUARY 19, 2007 Wall and Grand rent CITY ELECTIONS may increase The race is on Board of Trustees to Four in running for Carbondale mayor post make decision in March Andrea Zimmermann march toward the general election on April 17, when DAILY EGYPTIAN Carbondale residents will cast their votes for mayor Sarah Lohman and three city council members. DAILY EGYPTIAN ampaigns for Carbondale mayor and city • For City Council Voters will either select to retain council are in full swing. candidates, their mayor or choose someone Wall and Grand residents may soon have C Expect to see campaign signs until well see page 3 else to take over the office in to give up a little bit more to continue living into next month for the primary election on Feb. 27. City Hall, and City Council will in their long-awaited apartments. Then, mayoral candidates will be whittled from four to welcome three new members or possibly some incum- University Housing has recommend- two and city council from seven to six. bents. ed a rent increase for Wall and Grand After the primaries, the city should prepare for the Here’s an overview of who’s running. Apartments, the new university-owned apartment complex. Brad Cole, 35 Jessica Davis, 38 If approved, the increase would take Occupation: Mayor Occupation: Director of Law Student effect for the fall 2007 to spring 2008 Cole, who is using the campaign slogan Development at the SIU School of Law contracts, Director of Housing Julie Payne “A Solid Record, a Clear Vision,” has spent the Davis, a Baltimore native, moved to Kirchmeier said. past four years as Carbondale’s mayor. An Carbondale in 2004 to work at the law school She said a recommendation to increase SIUC alumnus who recently added a master’s and also teaches in the College of Liberal rent has been sent to the Board of Trustees of legal studies to his resume, Cole also served Arts. Davis, who calls herself “The Mayor for and would be voted on at its March meet- on the City Council before being elected All People,” is a supporter of the Smoke Free ing. mayor. Carbondale initiative. Among her various Factors for the increase include rising City issues: “We have to keep moving forward with economic degrees, Davis received her master’s degree of divinity from the electricity and utility costs and the sched- development as well as continue growing the community,” Cole Boston University’s School of Theology. uled increase of minimum wage by $1 in said. “We have serious unfunded mandates from the state of Illinois City issues: Davis has formed seven major areas for her platform July, Kirchmeier said. that are costing us hundreds of thousands of dollars a year.” that range from healthcare to a community-centered justice system. “We have to pay all of the bills,” University-city relationship: Cole said the relationship is University-city relationship: “I think it’s a positive Kirchmeier said. great and works with people at all levels of the university every relationship, but there is more that we can do. I believe there are If passed, the recommendation will day. presently missed opportunities.” increase rent of two-bedroom apartments Skill and talents: “I have four years of experience as mayor and I Skill and talents: “My passion is community development and from $510 to $536 and rent of four-bedroom believe in making decisions, standing by them and with clear goals so over the last few years in talking to the citizens and leadership, I apartments from $620 to $651, according to and objectives that can be achieved and being accountable for all have been able to make an assessment of what the needs are and the SIUC University Housing Web site. of that.” what we need to do to ensure a more vibrant future for the city.” The Web site also states that rent prices are all-inclusive and that no hidden costs or Pepper Holder, 57 Sheila Simon, 45 surprise bills will be issued due to fluctuating Occupation: Unemployed Occupation: Associate professor at the energy costs or extra use of a utility during A former local radio personality for five SIU School of Law the term of a contract. years, Holder is the only Carbondale native Simon has spent four years as a mem- Kyle Hogendorp, a junior from Arlington running for mayor. Using the motto “People ber of City Council and is running for mayor Heights studying photography, said he First,” he said he has a unique view for the city under the slogan, “Integrity, Responsibility and thought that living in a brand new apart- because he knows the people’s needs after Opportunity.” She is also the daughter of the ment was worth the price, but wasn’t sure it growing up in town. late Sen. Paul Simon, a Democrat who repre- would be reasonable in later years. City issues: Holder said the city’s popula- sented southern Illinois in Congress and ran for “I think if prices stay this high for a while tion is a big concern for him and he would like Carbondale to president unsuccessfully in 1988. it will turn students away,” Hogendorp said. become friendlier to attract more people. He also said good, afford- City issues: “I think one of the most critical issues is responsible The new price will also apply to Buildings able housing for students and residents needs to be addressed as spending and along with that goes environmental responsibility.” II and III, which are scheduled to open well as reversing a 20-year negative trend that he believes hurts Another big issue is full citizen participation in city government, she August 2007. Kirchmeier said 343 applica- the city. said. tions have been received for the 256 spaces University-city relationship: “I think that the mayor can University-city relationship: “The relationship is a good available in Buildings II and III. influence the university as well as other parts of the community to one that can be even better. I would like to take an active role in She said the buildings should be finished make this a more friendly place.” working with President Poshard to get adequate funding for SIU.” earlier, but time will be taken for the con- Skill and talents: Holder said his knowledge of the city and She said she would like to work with the university to improve off- tractors to “work out any bugs.” southern Illinois’ history is one of his biggest assets. From moving campus housing for students. Housing officials said they were con- SIUC office furniture with his father during the Delyte Morris era to his Skill and talents: Simon described herself as patient and good fident that delays were not going to be an many friendships in town, Holder said he loves meeting new people listener. “I have some training in those skills as a lawyer, trained issue affecting the openings of Buildings II and knows to rely on others if he does not know the answer. mediator and as a mom.” and III. Kirchmeier said major construction See RENT, Page 8 Best of both worlds Chicago Underground set to re-open as Glassy Junction, adding Indian cuisine to menu Brandon Augsburg Chicago Underground tastes. He tion of the restaurant today. He said DAILY EGYPTIAN said he planned on opening the he hopes to hold a grand opening restaurant Tuesday, but had to wait soon. A little piece of India is set to for the Carbondale Liquor Control Dhillon said the basement bar open in downtown Carbondale. Commission to approve the trans- would keep the same food and drink The former Chicago fer of the liquor menus as Chicago Underground, Underground, located at 717 S. • For a closer license. but would add Indian dishes as University Ave., has new owners look at the new The commis- appetizers and entrees. who hope to re-open the restaurant restaurant, sion approved “We’re going to be the same DAN CELVI ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN today as the Glassy Junction. visit www. the transfer of atmosphere as it was when it was Kristen Bosco, a graduate student in philosophy, mops the floor of Rupinder Dhillon, one of the glassyjunction.us. the license at its Chicago Underground,” he said. the former Chicago Underground before it re-opens with new owners new owners, said the restaurant Tuesday meet- “We’re just adding to the variety.” as Glassy Junction. The restaurant will include Indian cuisine along would be a fusion of traditional ing, and Dhillon said the owners with the Chicago-style menu choices. 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