MAHONEY TO RECEIVE SAME SALARY AS OUTGOING PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

for more information:
Ernie Slottag 789-2235

“I was keenly interested in bringing Mark Mahoney on board because of his genuine interest in improving our neighborhoods, his desire to address our seriously deteriorating infrastructure, and his leadership in working with these issues,” Mayor Houston said. “It was my intention to make an offer that would be attractive enough to entice Mark to leave his present position and join my team. When he indicated that he currently made more than the position paid, I saw no problem matching it. At no time did he suggest or ask that I match his current state salary. It is something that I did.”

“Subsequently, Mark has agreed that the salary that the outgoing Public Works director is now receiving is appropriate for him as well.”

“Mark has been the champion for the need to deal with our street, sidewalk and sewer problems since his election as alderman in 2003. He represented Ward 6 which is an older area of town with severe street, sidewalk and sewer problems. He has met with his constituents almost on a daily basis for the last eight years dealing with these problems. He and I are in total agreement as to how we can improve the delivery of services in the Public Works Department.”

“His work as clerk of the Illinois House of Representatives demonstrates his ability as an administrator to both head a large staff and deal with a broad spectrum of elected officials.”

“It has always been my intention to assemble a management team made up of individuals who have a true desire to make our city better, and who will utilize the city’s resources creatively and efficiently to make that happen. I am firmly convinced that Mark Mahoney will be a valuable member of that team,” Houston added.