Alderman to run for Loves Park mayor

Second Ward Alderman John Pruitt has announced his candidacy for mayor. Current mayor, Darryl Lindberg’s term expires in May of next year.

Pruitt has served as alderman for 26 years, and says, “For over 20 years I have served as a member of the Finance committee and Chairman of Community Development. In those positions I have been deeply involved in both the financial and business growth of the City, such as the Woodward facility on Harlem Road.

“I am also Chairman of the Loves Park Bus Bench Committee. Our Bus Bench project brought both Public and Private Partners together on a program that displays great community pride. We have invited young artists in the area to participate and their excitement and artwork has been amazing.

“This project was featured in IML magazine, and is currently being considered for a National award from Harvard University. As Mayor I plan to continue pushing projects like this that will make all of us proud to say we are from Loves Park.”