2022 Spring Election Candidates-Belleville Village Board

Mike Zirbes
Age: 48
Occupation: IT Professional – Infrastructure Engineer
Years lived in village: 3
Incumbent? No
Have you been on the village board or held any other public office before? If so please describe: No.
Why are you running for village board? I am running for the Village Board because I am avid about taking my concerns and our neighbor’s concerns and turning them into positive actions for the community to remain strong and successful.
What issues do you find most important to the village board? List your top three priorities: The top 3 priorities of the village board should be: Develop ways for more retail businesses to come to Belleville and be supported by our community. Revitalize Main Street and Community Park to become a centerpiece of the community. Controlling utility costs.
If you could reverse one village action, what would that be? I would reverse the vacancy of the old train station. Try to figure out a profitable plan for its rehabilitation and occupancy.