12-10-2008, 08:14 AM
Is Chris running?
Sabonjian won't seek Waukegan mayoral office
December 10, 2008
By JIM NEWTON <!-- e --><a href="mailto:jnewton@scn1.com">jnewton@scn1.com</a><!-- e -->
Lake County Board member Robert Sabonjian said Tuesday he has ruled out running for mayor of Waukegan.
Although he took out nominating petitions, Sabonjian said recent partisan politicking at the County Board level helped him decide he is not interested in pursuing further political ambitions.
"There's been so much backstabbing," he said. "I'm tired of everything in that environment."
Sabonjian made an unsuccessful run for mayor in 2005 in a contest that saw the re-election of Mayor Richard Hyde.
Last month, Sabonjian, a Democrat, was re-elected to the County Board by a 76 percent margin against Republican challenger Michael Donnenwirth in the general election.
Even without Sabonjian as a candidate, the Democratic primary field looks crowded in the Waukegan mayoral contest.
Hyde is seeking re-election, and 1st Ward Ald. Sam Cunningham has also announced that he is running for the office. Democrats Jose Guzman and Chris Wakefield have also taken out nominating petitions for the position.
Sabonjian won't seek Waukegan mayoral office
December 10, 2008
By JIM NEWTON <!-- e --><a href="mailto:jnewton@scn1.com">jnewton@scn1.com</a><!-- e -->
Lake County Board member Robert Sabonjian said Tuesday he has ruled out running for mayor of Waukegan.
Although he took out nominating petitions, Sabonjian said recent partisan politicking at the County Board level helped him decide he is not interested in pursuing further political ambitions.
"There's been so much backstabbing," he said. "I'm tired of everything in that environment."
Sabonjian made an unsuccessful run for mayor in 2005 in a contest that saw the re-election of Mayor Richard Hyde.
Last month, Sabonjian, a Democrat, was re-elected to the County Board by a 76 percent margin against Republican challenger Michael Donnenwirth in the general election.
Even without Sabonjian as a candidate, the Democratic primary field looks crowded in the Waukegan mayoral contest.
Hyde is seeking re-election, and 1st Ward Ald. Sam Cunningham has also announced that he is running for the office. Democrats Jose Guzman and Chris Wakefield have also taken out nominating petitions for the position.