GENEVA – Incumbent Mayor Kevin Burns is seeking his fourth term in the April 9 consolidated election, running on a record of balanced budgets, expanded economic development and highlighting Geneva as a top community in the Fox Valley.

His challenger, Bob McQuillan, said he is running because Burns’ dozen years at the city’s helm is enough. McQuillan has called for more accessibility of the mayor and for the city to be more active in bringing business to the city’s historical downtown.

Burns, a professional fundraiser for nonprofit organizations, said his 12 years as mayor – preceded by four years as alderman – makes him “uniquely qualified” to continue serving in the city’s top spot.