Article posted: 2/6/2013 7:51 PM

Des Plaines mayoral hopefuls split on merit of taxing districts

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Former Des Plaines mayor Tony Arredia, left, 3rd Ward Alderman Matt Bogusz, center, and 6th Ward Alderman Mark Walsten, right, will be contending for the Des Plaines mayoral seat in the April 9 consolidated election.

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Two of three Des Plaines mayoral hopefuls criticize previous city councils for doing a poor job with special taxing districts that are now in trouble due to the economic slump stalling development. With no incumbent in the race, former Des Plaines mayor Tony Arredia and two sitting aldermen, Matt Bogusz (3rd Ward) and Mark Walsten (6th Ward) are vying for the seat in the April 9 consolidated election.