Return to Candidate List NAME: Ron Hain POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Kane County Sheriff 1. Why are you seeking this position? We currently face many serious public safety issues in Kane County. From a rising violent crime rate to an unprecedented opioid epidemic, and constant recidivism in our jail population. Throughout my career at the Sheriff's Office, I have applied innovative approaches to enhance our services and adapt to the dynamic and diverse needs of our community. I have a strong platform of innovative solutions to our myriad of current issues and I have the leadership ability [...]

Return to Candidate List NAME: Janice Bennett POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Kane County Board District (17) 1. Why are you seeking this position? Last year all County departments were told they will reduce their operating budget by 3.6 %. The County Board then passed the “Austerity” Budget for 2018. Why an across the board cut, well it’s politically effort less, easy to sell the public, but diverts attention from mismanagement and inefficiencies. The Chairman wanted to reduce his growing deficit for his re-election bid in 2020. Instead of praising elected officials who stay within or reduce their [...]

Return to Candidate List NAME: Thomas P. Gibbons POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Kane County Board District (19) 1. Why are you seeking this position? I've been an Elgin resident for 27 years and have lived in my district for 22 years. I would like the opportunity to work with the board on staying within their budget and spending the money we have wisely. 2. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? My professional experience lies in building management. I feel this will be my strong point with helping in budget decisions [...]

Return to Candidate List NAME: Mohammad 'Mo' Iqbal POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Kane County Board District (19) 1. Why are you seeking this position? Focusing on common sense solutions … - Improve Randall Rd. traffic flow - Reinstate Electronic monitoring program for criminal defedants - Review County Jail police officers’ concerns - Help bring good-paying jobs to Kane County 2. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? . . . Elgin resident for over 33 years Attorney at Law - Editorial Board member, Bar Briefs magazine, Kane County Bar Association Licensed [...]