Name: Gary J. Salmela 

Age: 41

Occupation: Paramedic

Years lived in village: 15

Incumbent? No

Have you been on the village board or held any other public office before? If so please describe: I have not been on the village board before. I am currently serving on the Belleville Community Club Board of Directors, a position I have held for the past six years.

Why are you running for village board? I feel that the current board make up does not represent the demographics of Belleville. Our population demographics are diverse and our board representation does not have any members i...