Name: Dennis Ernest Position for which you are a candidate: Village of Carpentersville Trustee Why are you seeking this position? I'm 100% independent and feel like I could make a difference in my community if elected. I would be the youngest Trustee and I think our village would benefit from having a more diverse board. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I worked as a regional division manager for a kitchen and bath company. I have my degree in Engineering. For the last 30 years I have worked in the private sector where [...]

Name: John Skillman Position for which you are a candidate: Village of Carpentersville President Why are you seeking this position? For the past eight years, I’ve had the honor of serving as Village President, driven by a vision to improve efficiency and accountability in local government. When I first ran, our government wasn’t effectively serving all of its residents. Over my tenure, we’ve worked to change that—prioritizing community investments, revitalizing neglected infrastructure, and enhancing residents’ quality of life. Carpentersville is stronger than ever, and I remain committed to building on this momentum. My vision for Carpentersville includes improving aging infrastructure, [...]

Name: Sameer Gupta Position for which you are a candidate: Village of Carpentersville Trustee Why are you seeking this position? I am seeking the Trustee position in the Village of Carpentersville because I am deeply committed to the growth, prosperity, and well-being of our community. I want to ensure that our village maintains it’s reputation as a great place to live, work, and raise a family by promoting responsible development, fiscal responsibility, and community engagement. As a small Business owner myself and deeply engaged with our community, currently, as - Carpentersville Police Pension Board Member, Rotary Club Carpentersville Morning Board [...]

Name: Brenda Sandoval Position for which you are a candidate: Village of Carpentersville President Why are you seeking this position? I am running for Village President because I believe Carpentersville needs change. I would like to see more diverse representation and fair leadership. I am a daughter of Carpentersville and I want the best for my neighbors and our future. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I have served as Village Trustee for the last 4 years. I have years of leadership experience from serving on community PTO’s. My personal background is in [...]