In Park Ridge, Martin “Marty” Maloney appears to have breezed to another term as mayor, holding off a challenge from the current city clerk Sal Raspanti.
“I am so thrilled to continue as mayor of Park Ridge. I am excited that this opportunity has been afforded to me and the community has faith in my experience and vision of the future of the next four years,” Maloney told Pioneer Press.
Raspanti’s campaign had promised to work full-time to address concerns over public safety and redevelopment in the city. He said Maloney has served too long and isn’t hearing residents’ concerns while Maloney is proud of the city’s growth under his tenure in office.
Maloney captured 64% of the vote in the April 1 Consolidated Election, with Raspanti picking up 36%, according to unofficial vote totals from the Cook County clerk’s office.
“I have an amazing campaign team and wonderful supporters, and we will all continue to collaborate to improve, grow, and amplify all that makes up Park Ridge,” Maloney said.
Both Maloney and Raspanti were born and raised in Park Ridge, and continue to express a passion for the north suburban town of 39,000 residents located near O’Hare International Airport.
“No regrets, we ran a very good campaign. I would like to thank all of the people involved in the campaign. I wish my opponent well. I know he’ll continue to work hard for the citizens of Park Ridge. Hopefully, we raised some issues that weren’t necessarily on the radar that he’ll take to heart,” Raspanti told Pioneer Press.
Maloney, 52, was on the City Council before being appointed mayor in 2015 following the sudden death of then-Mayor David Schmidt. He was then elected to the post in 2017 and reelected in 2021. By the end of the term he was reelected to in Tuesday’s contest, Maloney will have served for 14 years as mayor.
“Candidly, that’s too long in many people’s eyes,” said Raspanti, 62, who would like to see the city impose term limits. “Too long for many people in town who supported him.”
Elizabeth Owens-Schiele is a freelancer. Pioneer Press staff contributed.
In Park Ridge, Martin “Marty” Maloney appears to have breezed to another term as mayor, holding off a challenge from the current city clerk Sal Raspanti.
In Park Ridge, Martin “Marty” Maloney appears to have breezed to another term as mayor, holding off a challenge from the current city clerk Sal Raspanti.
“I am so thrilled to continue as mayor of Park Ridge. I am excited that this opportunity has been afforded to me and the community has faith in my experience and vision of the future of the next four years,” Maloney told Pioneer Press.
Raspanti’s campaign had promised to work full-time to address concerns over public safety and redevelopment in the city. He said Maloney has served too long and isn’t hearing residents’ concerns while Maloney is proud of the city’s growth under his tenure in office.
Maloney captured 64% of the vote in the April 1 Consolidated Election, with Raspanti picking up 36%, according to unofficial vote totals from the Cook County clerk’s office.
“I have an amazing campaign team and wonderful supporters, and we will all continue to collaborate to improve, grow, and amplify all that makes up Park Ridge,” Maloney said.
Both Maloney and Raspanti were born and raised in Park Ridge, and continue to express a passion for the north suburban town of 39,000 residents located near O’Hare International Airport.
“No regrets, we ran a very good campaign. I would like to thank all of the people involved in the campaign. I wish my opponent well. I know he’ll continue to work hard for the citizens of Park Ridge. Hopefully, we raised some issues that weren’t necessarily on the radar that he’ll take to heart,” Raspanti told Pioneer Press.
Maloney, 52, was on the City Council before being appointed mayor in 2015 following the sudden death of then-Mayor David Schmidt. He was then elected to the post in 2017 and reelected in 2021. By the end of the term he was reelected to in Tuesday’s contest, Maloney will have served for 14 years as mayor.
“Candidly, that’s too long in many people’s eyes,” said Raspanti, 62, who would like to see the city impose term limits. “Too long for many people in town who supported him.”
Elizabeth Owens-Schiele is a freelancer. Pioneer Press staff contributed.
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