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March 2024 General Primary Election Questionnaire from Kane County Board District 22 Candidate Verner ‘Vern’ Tepe

Name: Verner 'Vern' Tepe Position for which you are a candidate: Kane County Board District 22 Why are you seeking this position? I’m running for re-election to the Kane County Board – District 22, on the West side of Elgin. Two years ago when I ran for this office I stated that my main objectives will be to: Advocate for renewable energy Improve and enhance resources to address mental health issues Expand services for seniors Provide clean and affordable water throughout the county. I’m happy to say that I have contributed to all four of these – and [...]

By LWVelginarea|2024-02-11T14:31:10-06:00February 11th, 2024|

Questionnaire Responses from 2024 General Primary Election Candidates

The General Primary Election is March 19, 2024. Early voting at permanent sites starts March 4. The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area invited candidates in contested races in the primary election to participate in a Meet the Candidates Night at 7:00 pm on February 29th, to be held at the Gail Borden Library. The event was cancelled due to insufficient candidate response. LWV policy prohibits forums where only one candidate for office participates. See links to candidate statements below. Click on candidate names in blue to view their questionnaire responses. Kane County Recorder Also, [...]

By LWVelginarea|2024-02-24T14:47:30-06:00February 11th, 2024|

April 2023 Consolidated Election Questionnaire from School District U-46 Board Candidate Samreen Khan

Name: Samreen Khan Position for which you are a candidate: School District U-46 Board Why are you seeking this position? Coming from a family who has valued public education, and a product of public education, I hold this human right our country provides to its highest value. As the daughter of a professor of biology, who taught in public universities and colleges for over 45 years, I strongly value the opportunity of education for all. I decided to run for the U-46 school board, after navigating district policies and programs for my child, who had received Early [...]

By LWVelginarea|2023-02-16T12:22:25-06:00February 16th, 2023|

November 2022 General Election Questionnaire from Kane County Board, District 17 Candidate Deborah Allan

Name: Deborah Allan Position for which you are a candidate: Kane County Board, District 17 Why are you seeking this position? I think government serves its constituents best when it is generous rather than punitive (alternative Courts and the stormwater and beekeeping ordinances, for example), it is transparent and hard-working (as in Open Gov bookkeeping and the committee structure for vetting legislation and County processes), and it is thoughtful and innovative (the Sheriff's/State's Attorney/County Clerk offices' initiatives, IT/Development/Water Resources & Environment Departments, for example). I have learned that being part of the work of such government is very rewarding [...]

By LWVelginarea|2022-09-29T17:05:19-05:00September 29th, 2022|