Name: Karin Jones Position for which you are a candidate: Elgin City Council   Why are you seeking this position? I am running for the Elgin City Council because I love our City. I think Elgin is in a position right now, more than ever, that requires our leaders to be working collaboratively & making progress to continue moving this City forward. Elgin needs council members to focus on the entire community and bring common-sense to the table while recognizing that we have a vast and dynamic population with diverse and different needs. I will work for what is [...]

  Name: Jerri McCue Position for which you are a candidate: Elgin City Council   Why are you seeking this position? I am seeking this position to bring Common Sense Leadership to the Elgin City Council.  I also believe my credentials as a Registered Nurse will be beneficial as we head into the next phases of battling the Covid 19 virus. In addition, this experience will provide leadership with mental health issues as a result of this virus and in our support of the unsheltered population.   What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? [...]

  Name: Devin McCrate Position for which you are a candidate: Dundee Township Trustee   Why are you seeking this position? I’m running because I believe the township’s services are vital to the community, and I want to help make sure its resources are put to the best possible use. To me, that means maintaining our open spaces, providing short-term assistance for people in economic difficulties, and keeping routine costs under control. Having followed the current board’s activity, I believe there are opportunities to cut unnecessary expenses and to find outside funding to support township programs.   What experience and [...]

  Name: Carol J Rauschenberger Position for which you are a candidate: Elgin City Council   Why are you seeking this position? It has been an honor to serve the citizens of Elgin and I would ask for their vote to let me serve another term.  I am working on several important initiatives that I would like to see through to fruition including a comprehensive strategy for our homeless community and a Sustainability Action Plan with the Sustainability Commission. Additionally, I would like to continue working with the Police Chief on several department initiatives, and finally, to support our community [...]