Name: Nancy Zettler POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: School District 300 Why are you seeking this position? I have been involved in supporting D300 since my husband and I moved our family to Algonquin in 1999. I want to continue that support by serving on the board. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I have spent the past two decades advocating for public education and area property taxpayers. In 2006 I co-chaired Advance 300, a community group tasked with passing two referenda in support of CUSD 300 in a time where [...]

Name: Steve Thoren POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin City Council Why are you seeking this position? I am a third generation Elgin resident. I have volunteered and continue to volunteer with more than two-dozen local clubs, groups and not-for-profit organizations. I want to give back to the city that has given so much to me. I want to represent my community with a positive, proactive attitude. I have an inclusive skill set, which I think is necessary to help move our city forward. At a time when Elgin desperately needs increased solidarity across many different demographic lines, [...]

Name: Daniel Killian POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Rutland-Dundee Fire Protection District Why are you seeking this position? I’m running for re-election to continue the work that has been put in place since my election in 2017. As the current Treasurer of the Rutland Fire Protection District board I have been part of a very effective team who have been able to increase the firefighters pay to be more comparable to other fire departments, provide the firefighters with health insurance and are currently working on the consolidation of neighboring departments for better use of resources. And, as a [...]

Name: Dustin Good POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin City Council Why are you seeking this position? Over the last decade I have spent my time serving Elgin in a variety of roles which have equipped me with the tools and experiences needed to continue serving our City. It is my opinion our city is best served by people who are already up to speed with the various issues facing Elgin. As someone who; helped craft the strategic plan, advised the 2017 citizen survey process, lives downtown, works downtown, serves as downtown neighborhood association board member, and already [...]