Arlington Hts. an impressive place

I was born and raised in Arlington Heights. When I graduated from Rolling Meadows High School in 1990, I left Arlington Heights swearing I would never be back. At the time I felt the town held little for me.

In 2000, I came back to visit my parents and they convinced me to check out the downtown. It had gone from a ghost town to an urban-like setting buzzing with potential.

At the time, my husband and I had planned to purchase a condo in Chicago. But we were both so impressed by the changes in Arlington Heights that we changed our plans, bought a house in Arlington and are now raising our own family here.

I cannot get over the changes in the town, which continues to prosper. And I credit this long-term planning and vision to our mayor, Arlene Mulder, and her team of trustees, village officials and commissioners who carefully monitor the village's growth plans to ensure we continue in the right direction.

We now have a vital and alive downtown - and we've continued to see positive momentum in the north and south parts of the village, as well. Arlene has worked hard to attract such vibrant businesses as, most recently, Lowe's, Roundy's and the Bob Rohrman Auto Group. In addition, the role she plays on regional boards and committees and has spurred the development of the Metra STAR Line, a suburb-to-suburb rail passenger line that will connect the entire suburban community.

Let's continue this positive momentum for our village. My husband and I will be voting for Arlene Mulder on April 7. We urge you to vote for positive change, as well!

Sue Dawson

Arlington Heights