Art Risavy, candidate for mayor in Edwardsville, IL
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Name:
Art Risavy
Political party (if applicable):
Non-partisan
Age as of April 6, 2021:
49
Campaign website or social media page:
Facebook at Art Risavy for Edwardsville Mayor
Office seeking:
Edwardsville mayor
Are you an incumbent?
No
Previous offices sought:
Ward 7 alderman — served three terms
Precinct committeemen — two terms
Occupation:
Business owner, Swing City Music, with locations in Collinsville and Edwardsville
Education:
Boston University, Bachelors of Art in International Relations
Please list highlights of your civic involvement:
I have served as Ward 7 alderman for three terms, precinct committeeman for two terms, Trinity Lutheran School Board member for two terms, president of the Kiwanis Club in Arnold, Missouri, and a member of the NAACP Edwardsville Chapter, Edwardsville Arts Center, Edwardsville Rotary Club, Edwardsville/Glen Carbon and Collinsville Chamber of Commerce and National Society Sons of the American Revolution.
Why are you running?
I have been Ward 7 alderman for the past 10 years. I have been chairman of the Finance Committee and Administrative and Community Services Committee. I am the owner of Swing City Music, a family owned business since 1965 with locations in Edwardsville and Collinsville. Because of these experiences, I am prepared to navigate the city through the next four years so that Edwardsville remains a great place to live, raise your family, work and run your business. I am running because I truly care about this city and the citizens who make Edwardsville their home.
What is the top issue in your race, and how would you address it?
We have many important issues facing our city in the next four years. If you’re asking me to choose one, I would say to continue the city’s momentum and find a sense of normalcy as we come out of this pandemic. I have had the great opportunity to work with two mayors, three city administrators, dedicated department heads and city employees, and most of all, the citizens of Edwardsville. As we come out of this pandemic, I want to see our business rebound and get back to life as we once knew it. Our businesses and our citizens need more than ever for our city to get back to normal. I want to see our businesses succeed, volunteer organizations thrive, churches back to full capacity, schools back to in-person learning, sports activities back to normal, parks and trails crowded with people and everyone back to the day-to-day activities that make our city great. We are an active city, and we support each other in many ways, and that’s my top issue in this race.
Why should people vote for you?
I have served the city for over 10 years as alderman, and I own a local family business that has been serving the area since 1965. This background has given me the experience needed to guide the city through the next four years.
This story was originally published February 26, 2021 at 3:40 PM.