Geneva mayoral hopefuls spar on style of governing, how long to serve
Kevin Burns, left, and Tom Simonian
Updated 3/6/2021 12:46 PM
A previous version incorrectly stated the number of aldermen who were interested in discussing whether the city should have police enforce the governor's COVID-19 orders regarding restaurant closures.
The former Geneva alderman seeking to replace Mayor Kevin Burns says the five-term incumbent has been in office too long and hasn't done enough to help restaurants and other businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
But Burns says his opponent, Tom Simonian, fans flames of discord and doesn't understand that success in Geneva is achieved through collaboration between elected officials, residents and city workers.