Name: Corinne M. Pierog Position for which you are a candidate: Kane County Board Chairman Why are you seeking this position? I have been a resident of Kane County for the past twenty years. To many of us, the County government seemed to be on autopilot. But, during the last eight years, I have noticed not only a decrease in services, but also an increasing sense of frustration within due to divisive management, and financial duress due to an austere budget. As a candidate, I stand as an independent voice, whose support comes from the community, not solely from an [...]

Name: Suzanne Ness Position for which you are a candidate: Illinois Representative District 66 Why are you seeking this position? After the 2016 election, I went to the first Women’s March in Washington DC. I was inspired by all the speakers there and specifically Michael Moore. Michael Moore said “to all you women out there, if not you then who?”. I realized that was my call to public service. After successfully winning my 2018 campaign for McHenry County Board District 2, I noticed a massive lack of leadership on a state-level in our District. We need someone who will fight [...]

Name: Douglas J Scheflow Position for which you are a candidate: Kane County Board District 22 Why are you seeking this position? As a lifelong resident of Elgin and Kane County, I was privileged to be elected to the Kane County Board eight years ago in the middle of the great recession. Since that time my colleagues and I have made the hard choices to keep Kane County in sound fiscal condition, we have lowered the debt, balanced the budget, paid our pension obligations and held the County's portion of the real estate taxes flat. COVID-19 has only made these [...]

Name: Verner Tepe Position for which you are a candidate: Kane County Board District 22 Why are you seeking this position? My wife and I thoroughly enjoy our life in Kane County and we have been able to become engaged in local civic and volunteer activities. As an Elgin Township Trustee for the past 3 years I am proud of the contributions that I have made. Moving on to the County Board would afford me the opportunity to bring the same dedication and enthusiasm that I have to Kane County. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you [...]