Jim Tinaglia for Mayor
Guiding Arlington Heights Towards a Brighter Future
Jim Tinaglia is a 52-year resident of Arlington Heights and is deeply committed to this community. Prior to serving on the Arlington Heights Village Board since 2013 as the first and only architect, Jim served for 11 years as a member and Chairman of the Arlington Heights Design Committee that guides decisions related to architecture, design, aesthetics and signage, to ensure the community’s character is maintained and protected.
Jim is now ready to leverage his experiences serving this great community as its next Mayor. He vows to utilize his professional knowledge and experiences, along with his deep community roots, to positively guide any opportunities or issues that affect our residents and businesses.
“My unwavering belief in the potential and many values of Arlington Heights underscores my commitment to protecting our heritage while fostering thoughtful new development.”
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About Jim
The right person for the job, building upon a solid foundation.
25
Years of Community Involvement
- 52-Year Arlington Heights resident
- 11 years serving on Village Board
- Served for 11 years on Village Design Committee
- Local Business Owner
- Committed to the Community
Read what Arlington Heights community members have to say about Jim (in submitted Letters to the Editor at the Daily Herald).
Mike Kelly Endorsement
Jim Tinaglia is the Right Candidate at the Right Time for Arlington Heights Mayor
Jim Tinaglia is the right person to lead Arlington Heights as our next mayor. I have known Jim for more than 25 years. Over that time, I have seen his dedication to our community in many different capacities. From the early days coaching youth soccer, serving a park district advisory board and as a Frontier Days red shirt volunteer, he then went on to serve the Village Design Commission, and finally the last 12 years as a village trustee. Through these experiences, Jim has built up the most well-rounded knowledge of our community in comparison to the other candidates, without question. He has sacrificed time away from family and friends in service to the people of Arlington Heights, because he truly loves this community and wants to see it thrive and grow.
Jim is not only a proven dedicated public servant, but also a successful business leader and problem solver. His architectural work has positioned him with a unique set of skills that has enabled him to work collaboratively with residents, developers, governmental agencies, and builders to find win-win solutions for all constituents. These skills will be imperative as new developments, including the proposed Bears stadium, are considered. Jim is the individual who will ensure our interests are comprehensively represented and our unique character is always protected.
He is a demonstrated leader who has the unique ability to motivate others and get things done, and the type of person who deals with adversity with a level, clear headed analytic approach. These qualities are what we need in our next mayor.
Steeped in our history, a proven leader and dedicated public servant with a skillset unmatched by any other candidate, Jim Tinaglia is the right person at the right time to lead Arlington Heights into our future.
Mike Kelly
Arlington Heights resident
John Scaletta Endorsement
For 16 years, I had the distinct honor of serving on the village board of Arlington Heights, with 10 of those years spent alongside Jim Tinaglia. Throughout this time, I witnessed firsthand Jim’s unwavering dedication to the residents of Arlington Heights. He consistently offered innovative solutions and collaborated seamlessly with residents, staff and the village board, to make decisions that served the best interests of our community. Jim is remarkably inclusive, always valuing and considering everyone’s opinions, even when they differ from his own.
On the rare occasions when his architectural firm presented a project before the board, Jim always maintained the highest ethical standards. He removed himself from all conversations, discussions and votes and even left the room to avoid any appearance of impropriety. His actions speak volumes about his integrity and commitment to serving Arlington Heights with honor.
Jim’s extensive experience, visionary leadership, exceptional skills and even-tempered demeanor are unparalleled by any other candidate. His genuine love for Arlington Heights, combined with his unique qualifications, make him the ideal choice to lead our community into the future. I wholeheartedly endorse Jim Tinaglia to be our next mayor of the Village of Arlington Heights.
John Scaletta
Former Arlington Heights Trustee
2007-2023
Carol Blackwood Endorsement
I have known Jim Tinaglia personally and professionally for 30 years.
Jim grew up in Arlington Heights, attended local schools and dreamed of someday serving his hometown. He went away to college and received his architectural degree but chose to come back to start a family and establish his business. His architectural firm is well respected, within and outside of our community. From the late 90s to present, Arlington Heights has been a forerunner in downtown redevelopment, and Jim’s professional contributions are apparent in so many of our buildings. His business continues to be held in great esteem, along with his sought-after professional insights.
I personally got to know Jim first when we served together on a local bank board, and later as Arlington Heights trustees for more than six years. Through both experiences, I found him to be a man of worth, integrity, and vision.
When Jim first shared his long-held interest in serving as a Village elected official, myself and other business and community leaders encouraged him to run, and he won the election overwhelmingly. Jim has consistently shown himself to be highly regarded; clear in his vision and message and always working for the betterment of our community.
As we look toward electing a new Mayor April 1, we need a proven local leader who embraces change, even when it’s difficult – someone who won’t walk away from challenges. We need someone who understands smaller, local issues often impact the big picture, and who has the know-how to pivot direction when needed – ALL WITH INTEGRITY AND RESPECT. Jim is this person, and I am confident he is the right person to guide Arlington Heights in even more positive directions.
Jim Tinaglia will make an exceptional Mayor for Arlington Heights, and I am extremely proud to endorse his candidacy.
Don Lyon Endorsement
Jim Tinaglia. The right candidate for our future.
Jim Tinaglia has been an Arlington Heights resident for 50 years. I have known Jim as a neighbor and a friend for 25 of those years.
We coached our daughter’s youth soccer teams for several years, and worked together philanthropically raising funds for Hersey High School athletic programs.
More recently, I have known Jim as a dedicated Civil Servant. For the past 22 years, he has tirelessly served our Village, both on the Village Design Committee for 11 years, and the past 12 years as an elected Trustee.
What makes Jim the right candidate for our future is not just his history of serving Arlington Heights, but his proficiency as an architect. The development of the former Arlington Park Racetrack, whether by the Chicago Bears, or alternative uses, needs to proceed with disciplined oversight, and an educated understanding of the impacts the redevelopment will have on our community. With his professional background in land planning, architecture and development, Jim is the right candidate to lead us through these processes.
As Mayor, Jims history and understanding of Arlington Heights will ensure that our past is protected while his expertise as an architect will ensure that future growth will only move forward in a fashion that benefits our existing business community and all residents.
Don Lyon
Bert Rosenberg Endorsement
Jim Tinaglia Brings the Most to the Table for Arlington Heights Mayor
I was an Arlington Heights Village trustee for more than 20 years and I also served on various commissions prior to that for an additional 13 years.
I served with Jim Tinaglia for eight years as a fellow Arlington Heights Village Trustee and also knew him during the eleven years he was both a member and Chairman of the Village’s Design Commission.
Jim has proven himself year after year as a true servant to the people of Arlington Heights.
Being raised in Arlington Heights since the fourth grade, Jim has established his roots in the community.
His approach to his decision making on the board as a trustee has been beyond reproach, as well as having the best interests of the community in mind. Jim thinks outside the box when formulating his decisions and is creative in his approach to Village issues which is unique from the rest of the board.
I believe Jim is the best choice to be our next mayor for the Village of Arlington Heights He will bring the most value to our community through his collaborative leadership style, his deep connections, decades of public service, and his professional background that will only serve our Village with many big opportunities coming our way. Jim is the best man for this job.
Please cast your ballot for Jim Tinaglia on April 1.
Bert Rosenberg
Former Arlington Heights Village Trustee 2000 – 2021
Endorsements from Arlington Heights Elected Officials and Community Leaders
Arlington Heights Village Board
Current and Past
Tom Hayes – Current Elected Mayor
Jim Bertucci – Current Elected Trustee
Scott Shirley – Current Elected Trustee
Carol Blackwood – Past Elected Trustee
and President Pro Tem
Bert Rosenberg – Past Elected Trustee
and President Pro Tem
Mark Toljanic – Past Elected Trustee
Helen Jensen – Past Elected Trustee
John Scaletta – Past Elected Trustee
Norm Breyer – Past Elected Trustee
Tom Stengren – Past Elected Trustee
Joe Farwell – Past Elected Trustee
Steven Daday – Past Elected Trustee
Other Current and Past
Elected Officials of Arlington Heights
Maryfran Healy Leno – President, Arlington Heights Park District
Board of Commissioners
Millie Palmer – President, Township High School District 214
Board of Education
Tim Gelinas – Vice-President, Arlington Heights Park District
Board of Commissioners
Rob Nesvacil – Commissioner & Past Vice-President, Arlington Heights Park District Board of Commissioners
Robert Whisler – Past President, Arlington Heights Park District
Board of Commissioners
Andrew Bennett – Past Vice-President, Arlington Heights Park District
Board of Commissioners
Jim Perkins – Past President, Township High School District 214
Board of Education
Jim Bertucci – Past President, Arlington Heights Memorial Library
Board of Library Trustees
Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce
Past Board Presidents
Gary Grana
Ernie Rose
Colin Gilbert
Jason Miller
Terry Ennes
Carol Blackwood
Kris Stabler
Deb Whisler
Joe Favia
Cliff Higley
Diana Erinfreid
Jim Bertucci
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