Biography:

Stephen Tollenaer has been a resident of Rock Island for 15 years. He was elected to the City Council in May of 2007 to represent the 4th Ward. His term will expire on May 1, 2009.

A 1977 graduate of Rockridge High School, Alderman Tollenaer went on to attend Black Hawk College in Moline. He is currently the owner of a car repair business located on 31st Avenue in Rock Island.

In his free time, Alderman Tollenaer enjoys hunting, fishing and playing golf. He and his wife Colleen have two children, Matt and Jennifer.

When asked what he likes most about living in Rock Island, he said that he likes all of the city parks and being close to the Mississippi River.