Name: Corey Dixon Position for which you are a candidate: City of Elgin Mayor   Why are you seeking this position? I'm seeking to become the next Mayor of Elgin because I have vision for what our city can be and I have plan on how we can get there together. Elgin is a wonderful community, with a great diverse population and a strong business culture. We're positioned on the edge of the Chicagoland area with access to the Metra, interstate highways and Pace busing system; all while now being the 6th largest community in the State of Illinois.  [...]

  Name: David Haas Position for which you are a candidate: Village of West Dundee Trustee   Why are you seeking this position? I am seeking the village trustee position to deepen my commitment to West Dundee. This is the place where I live and choose to raise a family with my wife, Micaela, and our two children. Our village has a tremendous amount of good character. I'd like to use my expertise and energy to perform in an integral role for continued development, greater public and private partnerships and the safety of West Dundee. I want to help my [...]

  Name: Stephen J Fiorentino Position for which you are a candidate: School District U-300 Board   Why are you seeking this position? I believe District 300 is moving in a good direction and we are seeing positive results in many assessments and surveys.  I am not running for re-election for a particular issue, however, I do believe strong and steady leadership is needed and I am a candidate that can absolutely bring proven and solid leadership.  I am excited about the recent and updated strategic plan and believe we will continue to make positive progress in teaching and learning.  [...]

  Name: Mark Edward Johnson Position for which you are a candidate: Village of West Dundee Trustee   Why are you seeking this position? I have lived in West Dundee for 30 years where  my wife, Mary Pat, and I have raised two wonderful kids.  The village is a wonderful place to live because of the local parks, bike path, restaurants and festivals and it's people.  I would like to see that continue as we develop into the future. First and foremost, I have always given back and been involved in the community of West Dundee. I love this town. [...]