Name: Tom Wajda POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Gilberts Trustee Why are you seeking this position? As a previous elected official and now a private citizen I am concerned that in the last ten years crime is on the rise and the number of police personnel have been decreasing. (Source 2018 Village Annual Financial Audit). In other posted village documents, public road improvements, such as turn lanes, stop lights and the widening of Galligan road near the Gilberts elementary school have been deleted from the previously approved annexation agreement. The safety of the children as well as those [...]

Name: Elissa Kojzarek POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Gilberts Trustee Why are you seeking this position? I have learned a lot about how municipal government works in the last four years, and I believe our village board has accomplished a lot in moving Gilberts forward and improving the lives of our residents. I’d like to continue being a voice for families in our community who enjoy the small town atmosphere but also have desire to see our parks/recreation fields developed/maintained and bring more retail and commercial services into the heart of the village. I’ve also really enjoyed working [...]

Name: Herb Gross POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Gail Borden Library Board Why are you seeking this position? I have a love of libraries since receiving my first “CHILD” library card at age 5 in Manhatten N.Y. In Elgin we have an award-winning library, in recognition for the many outstanding programs we offered the community during the term of the present board.. My goals would be to continue the library as an innovative resource for our community while continuing our per capita expense as low as possible. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for [...]

Name: Winfried Cooper POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Gail Borden Library Board Why are you seeking this position? For the years I've lived in Elgin, Gail Borden Library has been one of the most inspiring places for me to learn, grow and mature myself as an individual and has given me enough strength to do more for Elgin and I want to help pass that experience for the future What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I've been on the Elgin Image Commission, I'm currently on the Elgin Human Relations Commission, Precinct [...]