Jim Riskovsky, candidate for City Council Ward 2 in Madison, IL
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More on the election for Madison City Council Ward 2
Read all the questionnaires from candidates in the Madison City Council Ward 2 race. Candidates are listed alphabetically.
Name: Jim Riskovsky
Political party: n/a
Age: 80
Campaign website or social media: n/a
Office seeking: Alderman Ward 2
Are you an incumbent? Yes
Previous offices sought: Alderman Ward 2, precinct committeeperson
Occupation: Owner of Riskovsky’s Automotive Engineering
Education: Completed high school and various trade schools
Please list highlights of your civic involvement:
- Served 12 years on the Advisory Zoning Board
- Served as chairperson of Madison School Board Advisory Committee
- Past president of Madison Band Parents Organization
- Served six years on the Madison Park and Recreation Board and one year as secretary
- Served as president of Madison Lion’s Club
- Organized Granite City’s first Lion’s Club
- Currently on the city of Madison’s Legislative Committee
- Picks up and delivers food for from the food pantry for seniors and the homeless, as well as groceries, prescriptions and drives them to doctors’ appointments
- Continues to work with troubled youth by tutoring them, encouraging them and teaching them vocational skills to help them finish school
Why are you running?
As a business owner, I want to see the city survive and grow. My mission is to continue to serve the citizens of Ward 2, be their voice and fight for their needs and rights.
What is the top issue in your race, and how would you address it?
Making sure that people’s voices are heard.
Why should people vote for you?
Because of my experience as alderman and my track record. I am truly a humanitarian who cares for the people and will always work hard to help them and keep them safe and secure.
This story was originally published March 17, 2021 at 11:06 AM.