Name: Jeffrey A. Meyer Position for which you are a candidate: ECC District 509 Trustee   Why are you seeking this position? Six years ago I ran for a seat on the Elgin Community College Board of Trustees promising to combat property taxes, maintain affordability for students seeking a quality education, and to advocate for innovation in the way the College delivers instruction.  My goals remain unchanged.  I have kept my promises these last six years, and if re-elected I will keep them again for the next six years.   What experience and background do you have which qualifies [...]

  Name: Joyce J Fountain Position for which you are a candidate: ECC District 509 Trustee   Why are you seeking this position? I am seeking this position because I know the difference that quality education makes in peoples' lives!  As a result, I have advocated for quality education in many roles; as a student, parent, community member, family member, friend and even within educational institutions. Serving as a member of the Board of Trustees is another opportunity to continue advocating for quality education for all!   What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? [...]

  Name: Pamela Carr Hagerman Position for which you are a candidate: West Dundee Trustee   Why are you seeking this position? As a West Dundee resident for 21 years, I am stepping up to offer my professional experience and knowledge to assist our town in dealing with two important issues, lost tax revenue and declining business morale.  I would like to apply my significant retail and ecommerce marketing experience to rebuild West Dundee as a retail destination for future generations.  West Dundee residents continue to see their taxes increase to compensate for shrinking retail revenue.  Rather than continuing to [...]

  Name: Richard Johnson Position for which you are a candidate: Elgin City Council   Why are you seeking this position? I am Elgin born and raised and I believe that it is a great place to work, play and to raise a family. We have done many great things and the city has come a long way since I was a kid. There are opportunities to do better. We must ensure that we do not overburden our residents with taxes. We must continue to fund our social services so our families will have what they need. We also must [...]