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Article: Fajardo skipping a re-election run amid health concerns from stroke.(News)
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- Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
- Article date:
- December 16, 2000
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Byline: Harry Hitzeman Daily Herald Staff Writer
Glendale Heights Village President Ben Fajardo, who suffered a stroke in September 1999, announced Friday he will not seek re- election.
Fajardo had been considering another run for the village presidency, but said he changed his mind after discussing the situation with his wife.
Fajardo took time off to recover from the stroke and returned to the duties of village president a year later.
"This decision is final," said Fajardo, village president since 1994. "It took a long time to make this decision. My passion for public service is still there, but there are a number of factors I've ...