Name: Dawn Martin Position for which you are a candidate: School District U-46 Board   Why are you seeking this position? Being an active participant in my children's education has always been important to me. I have volunteered for many years in order to help them and their peers succeed. This past year however families have had diminished access to educational and social-emotional supports due to the pandemic, leading to various difficulties. I have heard from many in our community about the struggles their children are facing, while also seeing what my two teenagers are going through during this [...]

  Name: Alejandro Lopez Position for which you are a candidate: Elgin Township Trustee   Why are you seeking this position? My wife and I have been residents and have owned our home in Elgin since 2004 after living in Milwaukee for a stretch.  I have been involved in the community for years, from coaching youth football and wrestling, to providing high school students with seminars on Architecture and attending career days, both at the high school and higher education levels. I currently serve as one of the directors on two non-profit boards – American Institute of Architects Northeast Illinois [...]

  Name: Greg Lieser Position for which you are a candidate: South Elgin Trustee   Why are you seeking this position? I have a long history of volunteering in the community.  My desire to serve others and maintain excellence in municipal government are the main reasons I seek re-election.  What we, the Village Board, oversee affects the daily lives of our citizens and it is an honor for me to serve at this level.   What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I have an accounting degree from NIU, passed the CPA examination and [...]