Former village administrator to run for Machesney Park president

Online Staff Report

MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. — Bob Mullins, who worked 10 years in the top professional administrative position for the Village of Machesney Park, will hold a news conference at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 2, to announce his candidacy for village president in the April 2013 election.

According to a press release, the announcement will be made at Onyx Bar & Grill, 1001 W. Lane Road, Machesney Park, Ill.

“I spent a decade working for the village, and I’m proud of all the accomplishments we’ve achieved in those years,” Mullins said. “The past couple of years have been challenging. I love this community and want to bring my strong leadership and management skills back to the village to guide Machesney Park to a healthy and prosperous future.”

From 2001 to 2011, Mullins served as the village’s first administrator after previously serving as director of Administration & Finance.

Village President Tom Strickland was elected in April 2009 and sworn into office May 4, 2009.

Posted Sept. 27, 2012