2013 Election: Mark Zilinskas

Name: Mark Zilinskas

Position Sought: School Board Member

Campaign Contact Information: 

soldbuymarkz@sbcglobal.net

708-288-8302 Cell

What will be your single most important priority if you get elected?

The single most important priority for me if I am elected would be to objectively address the financial issues that face the district and to balance the budget.

Home Address: 

8169 Cove Court
Tinley Park, IL 60487

Family Members:

Michele Zilinskas " Miss Z" Works at Lincoln-Way North High School - 44
Taylor Zilinskas - 21
Aaron Zilinskas - 14
Sydney Zilinskas - 13
Luke Zilinskas - 11

Education: 

Northern Illinois University
1991
B.S. Business- Finance

Current Occupation and Employer:

Real Estate Broker
Century 21 Pro-Team

Past Experience
Casino Manager
Harrah's Entertainment

Political Party Affiliation: N/A

Why are you seeking office?

My main reason for seeking office is simply to give my time and talent to Summit Hill School District 161 which has given so much to me and my family.

What sets you apart from the other candidates?

The one quality that sets me apart from most people is my ability to work with people from all walks of life. I have spent my entire adult life working with people in a service capacity. In business, I have not been confined to an office or a closed environment. I have been “out there” working with people from all walks of life. I am not afraid to walk up to someone that I don't know and have a candid conversation.

In your opinion, what are the primary challenges facing this district?

In my opinion, the primary challenge facing the district is the fact that difficult financial decisions need to be made going forward. There clearly needs to be a board that is comprised of individuals that can objectively analyze facts and make decisions accordingly.

How will you address those challenges?

I will address these challenges by facing them head on. I will work with all board members and administration, gathering all the facts available, analyzing them objectively, and then making an informed decision. I will state my decision and I will explain how I came to such decision. Most importantly, I will use facts to make decisions.

If elected, what will be your philosophy as a board member?

My philosophy as a board member will be to be an open minded board member, considering all suggestions, making decisions based on all available facts and information, always in the best interest of all members of the community.