Name: Jodi Perkins Position for which you are a candidate: Elgin City Council   Why are you seeking this position? I am running for Elgin City Council because I recognize that the Elgin City Council needs to demonstrate and exercise more common-sense leadership when making decisions on behalf of the citizens of this great and diverse city. In recent years, rather than addressing the concerns of the community, the City Council has been bogged down by national issues that do not necessarily apply to Elgin.  We also need Council leadership to be more proactive and less reactive.     [...]

  Name: Donna Schuring Redmer Position for which you are a candidate: ECC District 509 Trustee   Why are you seeking this position? I'm passionate about ECC and the opportunities it offers the District 509 community. I'm an ECC alumnus having started at ECC while raising my 5 children. I transferred to NIU and became a career educator. ECC has resources to help all people reach their goals. Being a trustee requires a solid understanding of finance, evaluation and student success. Board decisions can help or hinder program advancement, budget development, contract agreements, and legal, insurance and personnel issues. I [...]

  Name: Jeffrey Lynam Position for which you are a candidate: East Dundee Village President   Why are you seeking this position? To extend the reach that I can use to better serve the village and bring about a renewed focus on development.   What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I am currently half way through my fourth term as a village trustee in East Dundee.  I hold a Bachelor's degree in both accounting and finance from Northern Illinois University.  I am also a 45 year resident of the town.   What will [...]

  Name: Richard Poulton Position for which you are a candidate: Elgin Township Trustee   Why are you seeking this position? I wish to continue to serve the residents of Elgin Township increasing my understanding of the needs and opportunities of the Township residents.  Encourage greater community participation.  Work to make the Township and its government more efficient and effective in its management of taxpayer dollars. Since I’ve become a trustee I’ve led an effort to better manage Township funds, served as a liaison to the committee on Seniors, worked to develop .72 acres of Township property to be more [...]