Jeff Pruyn, Itasca
So what's your new mayor like? The Daily Herald asked our new mayors and village presidents a few 'get to know you' questions Wednesday, the day after voters chose them to lead their communities.
Q. Who is your political role model?
A. Probably Ronald Reagan, not only because I tend to think Republican in general but because he was a consensus builder that was a great compromiser. And I am always looking for the perfect compromise.
Q. What is the first thing you want to change?
A. I don't know that I want to change a whole lot. I do want to make sure I look at the village departments and talk to employees and get feedback on whether they think anything needs to be changed. But we will have a new clerk, new village administrator, three new trustees and a new mayor, so I think that's enough change for now.
Q. What is your favorite movie?
A. "Titanic." If I find it on TV I flip it on and my wife always laughs and says, "You already know what's going to happen."
Q. How did you celebrate?
A. Our party (Itasca First) had a celebration at our campaign manager's house.
Q. What's the last good book you read?
A. "Freakonomics."
Q. Cubs or Sox?
A. I'm a Cubs fan. That's an easy one. My employees put the big "Cubs Win" flag in my office this week."