Name: Sergio Rodriguez Position for which you are a candidate: Elgin Community College 509 Board   Why are you seeking this position? I am running to maintain my seat on the Board of Trustees for the Community College District 509 because I am passionate about the role Elgin Community College plays in providing accessible and affordable education to a diverse student body. I believe that community colleges are the backbone of our communities, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth to individuals from all walks of life. ECC allowed me to grow personally and professionally as an adult learner, [...]

  Name: Amanda J Garcia Position for which you are a candidate: Gail Borden Library Board   Why are you seeking this position? I understand that Elgin residents want easy access to resources they need to thrive. Whether that's a quiet place to study, a passport, translation of a job application, an umbrella for the rain, or a wifi hotspot. To have all that, we need library leadership that is committed to thinking outside the box and asking, "What do our neighbors need right now, and how can we get it for them?" Do they need license plate stickers? A [...]

  Name: Jennifer Rakow Position for which you are a candidate: Elgin Community College 509 Board   Why are you seeking this position? I am a responsible, diligent, dedicated, open-minded, compassionate, ethical decision maker and public servant committed to ECC’s mission of improving lives through learning.  With 4 seats up for election, this is an important election for the ECC Board of Trustees.  I am running for re-election as part of the United4ECC slate to ensure that the Elgin Community College Board of Trustees remains in dependable, trustworthy hands and that the college continues its upward trajectory of success as [...]

  Name: Chanda Schwartz Position for which you are a candidate: School District U-46 Board   Why are you seeking this position? I am seeking the position of U-46 School Board Member because I am passionate about serving and giving back to the community. I started serving in the district to be a contributor and stay informed. I have enjoyed getting to know members of our community, serving alongside parents, community members, and staff. I want to bring my experience and service in the district to the school board, be a voice, and support the needs of our students, staff, [...]