Election 2013: Doug Krause

Name: Doug Krause

Position sought: City Councilman (incumbent)

Campaign Information: 

• Website: www.KrauseForCouncil.com
• Committee Name: Citizens to Elect Doug Krause
• Committee Address: 500 Peacock Court, Naperville IL 60565
• Campaign Manager: Paula Dulli 630-240-5788
• E-mail: KrauseForCouncil@yahoo.com
• Fax: 888-709-1012

Age: 65

Family:  Spouse – Cyndee Krause (married 44 years)

Children: Carrie Koch (Chris, and grandchildren Elsa and TJ), Justin and Lukas

Education:

• High School – Wm. J. Bogan Chicago 6/65
• College – Chicago State University 8/70
• Majors: BS Business Education
• BS Accounting

Occupation: 

Real Estate Broker with RE/MAX of Naperville, 1200 Iroquois Naperville IL 60563

Previous elected offices:  

Naperville City Councilman since 1989, Lisle Township Republican Precinct #75, Commiteeman since 1993

Professional Background: Council Committees

Mayor ProTem (6 terms)

Promoted establishment of Commission on Persons with Disabilities
Sign Review Committee
Fleet Economics Committee
Represented City at ribbon cuttings for new or re-located businesses
City representative/host for visiting foreign and national elected dignitaries
E-911 Board
Sister Cities Commission
Represented Naperville at the agreement signing ceremony in Nitra 1993
Member of the Official Delegation 1993 and 1998
Represented City when Nitra’s Delegations visited Naperville 1994, 1997, 1998, 2003, and 2006
Participant in All American City Award Competition – Mobile,  Alabama 1998
STAR LINE Steering Committee (CNN Commuter Train Line)
Naperville Public Utility Board

DuPage County
Solid Waste Committee District 5 Municipal Representative and Vice
Chairman 5/95 -1/04
Storm Water Management Committee District 5 Municipal Representative and Vice Chairman 11/98 - present
Environmental Advisory Committee
DuPage Mayors and Managers
Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Member of Strategic Planning Committee
Annual Springfield Drive Down (21 years)

Springfield
Traveled numerous times to testify on the City’s behalf at both Senate and House Committee Hearings; met with many individual House and Senate members

Facilitated many meetings with the Governor, Lt. Governor and 

Various Department Heads

Washington D.C.

Member of Former Congressman Fawell’s Business Advisory

Committee and Educational Advisory Committee

Participant in annual fly-in to Washington D.C. to meet members of
Congress and the press
Participated in two White House Small Business Conferences

Naperville Chamber of Commerce
Graduated from Community Leadership Program 1984
Member of the Infrastructure Committee 1984-89
Chairman of the Downtown Retail Council 2 years

Realtor
Realtor Association of Western Suburbs-member
Member of Governmental Affairs Committee
Member of Commercial, Industrial, and Investment Committee
Illinois Association of Realtors-member
Member of Commercial Board
National Association of Realtors-member

• What is the primary reason you are running for this office?

During my tenure as City Councilman, I believe that I have contributed to the growth of Naperville, and preservation of the quality of life that we enjoy in Naperville.  I base this on my record of commitment to ensure quality city services, while also serving as a leader in the fight to cut costs and control spending by our city government.  

1. What will be your single most important priority if you get elected?

If elected, I promise the residents that I will continue to control spending, cut expenses without affecting city services, and maintain our balanced budget. 

1. What sets you apart from the other candidates?

1. How long have you lived in Naperville?

1. What is your favorite thing about Naperville?

1. What is the biggest problem in Naperville?