Name: Charity Drake Position for which you are a candidate: Dundee Township Trustee Why are you seeking this position? Running for trustee is a decision I have made with great consideration. As a lifelong resident of Dundee Township, I feel a strong desire to contribute to the community that has significantly influenced my life. I am not a politician; I am simply a resident eager to support a community I hold dear. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? In a world where many people feel disconnected from their leaders, I strive to be [...]

Name: Carl Strathmann Position for which you are a candidate: Elgin Township Trustee Why are you seeking this position? As a member of a slate we are running as a team that believes in the strength of the uniqueness of Elgin and its community. That is a focus we all have in presenting the team members as a group to focus on the needs of the different members of Elgin Township. To develop and to present needed and effective programs for the community. Our goal is to celebrate the different people that are neighbors and to serve their needs. What [...]

Name: Kenneth C. Bruderle Position for which you are a candidate: Elgin Township Supervisor Why are you seeking this position? It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as your full-time Elgin Township supervisor. This community has been very good to me, and this is an opportunity for me to give back with all I have to offer. Additionally, the feedback I have received is that I am doing a good job, people are happy with what I am doing, and they are encouraging me to run to retain this position. I would like to continue providing the [...]

Name: Karen Dowling Position for which you are a candidate: Elgin Township Clerk Why are you seeking this position? I enjoy serving the residents of Elgin Township. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I am currently in my 2nd term as Clerk. I have the experience and background to perform the duties of the Clerk position. I have served honorably with a Democrat board and a Republican board. I am dependable, and have the leadership skills to run the Annual Town meetings. I have worked, and will work with anyone for the residents [...]