Name: Anthony Ortiz POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin City Council Why are you seeking this position? I am running for Elgin City Council, Because there is no representation for our youth. Our Youth is getting shorted on the city budget. There are is only $50,000 dollars funded for the 2019 Budget to the Youth Sports Fund and most of that money is going to bring outdated parks to standards. Im also, running to bring more representation for our hispanic community. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I bring tested leadership [...]

Name: F John Steffen POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin City Council Why are you seeking this position? I am seeking a 4th term to help continue the momentum we have built up after the great recession. Elgin's jobless rate is low and housing and new businesses continue to come despite the continued threat from the state level and overall exodus from Illinois. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I'm born and raised in Elgin and because of my involvement in the community on many levels I have the understanding and [...]

Name: Toby Shaw POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin City Council Why are you seeking this position? I am seeking re-election to the Elgin City Council to continue my role as an advocate for residents and businesses in Elgin. We have great momentum going in Elgin with housing starts and manufacturing expansion. We continue, against all odds, here in Illinois to show that we have the resources land, water, and people to be competitive and I want to be a part of it. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I have [...]

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 use the experiences I have gained over the years to enhance the City Council. My work on Planning and Zoning gives me the backround and experience to be a contributing member on the council day one. I think this is especially important in the 2 year term race to make the most of the remaining time left on that seat. I have always been engaged in the community and being on City Council will give [...]