Name: David Leclercq Sr Position for which you are a candidate: Village of Gilberts Trustee   Why are you seeking this position? To make our village a place on the map! We need more tax base, increase in  public safety, not only our police department, which is overworked, and undermanned! Also, our fire district that we pay thousands of dollars for, they are getting busier, and busier. They're overworked, and undermanned also. Additionally, we need to stop outsourcing our public works department, and add workers to public works. They're overworked, and undermanned also. This village is being jumped over [...]

  Name: Thomas Price Position for which you are a candidate: Village of West Dundee Trustee   Why are you seeking this position? I have called West Dundee home since 1987 and have a strong commitment to public service. I believe that good government is still possible at the local level and that local government is where I can make the most difference. I have no aspirations for higher office and don’t believe in back-room deal-making. Instead I believe in a transparent, collaborative, and deliberative process so that all sides can be considered and interested residents can observe the reasoning [...]

  Name: Olutola “Tola” Makinde Position for which you are a candidate: School District U-300 Board   Why are you seeking this position? I am running for this office because I have a passion for community service and public education. I will be an advocate for all families in our community including those who may feel unheard and unrepresented in district decisions. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I am a team player. As a Leader, one of my main focuses usually is to motivate and inspire the team I’m leading.  I always make [...]

  Name: Katherine Grimaldi Position for which you are a candidate: Village of West Dundee Trustee   Why are you seeking this position? I moved to West Dundee 5 years ago and hope to grow old here. I love this village, and I want to make sure that in the years to come decisions about our town are based on facts, research, and independent evaluation. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I worked in not-for-profits for ten years--I know the value of a dollar! And I have worked in corporate America for twelve [...]