Bio:

I have lived in this area all my adult life. I attended St. Mel’s High School, Elmhurst College and Northern Illinois University. I have a B.S. in Mathematics and a MS in Education Administration. My wife Marilyn and I have been married for 31 years. During these years, we raised our 8 children all who attended school in West Chicago. St. Charles School District employed me for 30 years as a mathematics teacher. For various periods I was on the mathematics staff of Waubonsee College, Univ. of Wisconsin (Whitewater) and the College of DuPage. I have just retired from Northern Illinois University as a Supervisor of Student Teaching for the Mathematics Department.

Civic Experience:

• President and member of the West Chicago Park District Board, 7 years

• Alderman of the City of West Chicago for the Third Ward, 8 years

• Chairman of the Finance Committee

• Chairman of the Public Properties Committee

• Member of the Zoning and New Development Committee

• Member of the Cable TV Committee

• Secretary and member of the Civil Service Commission, 2 years

• Trustee of the West Chicago Mosquito Abatement District, Presently Serving

Community Activities:

• Chairman of Boy Scout Troop 22

• Member of the Knights of Columbus

• Vice President of the West Chicago Lions Club

• Acting Chairman of Railroad Committee

• Member of St. Mary’s Church

Philosophy:

It is my belief that the Treasurer has a special relation with the citizens of the City. He is the keeper of all monies and accounts belonging to the municipality. He is responsible to the citizens for their safekeeping. I believe that my participation in the various local government offices, gives me the necessary background to be a successful Treasurer. As part of my duties as an alderman, I helped formulate the city budget and the spending strategies for over a five- year period. My education in administration gave me clear understanding of line item budging and accounting. With both course work and practical experience, I am qualified to be the City’s Treasurer

Treasurer treasures support of voters
Daily Herald  13 April 2001

I thank all the residents of West Chicago who voted in the city election. Local government is the government closest to the people. It is the government where you may make your voice heard to those who make the decisions.A big thank you to the voters who elected me their treasurer. I will endeavor to do the work of treasurer in a meaningful way. My door will be open to whoever wishes to speak to me about any city matter. We have a great city, and with your help, we all can make it even greater.

Don Earley
Treasurer-elect