Name: Louis D Hacker POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Gilberts Trustee Why are you seeking this position? I have lived in the Village of Gilberts for 29 years, and I have served as a Trustee for the past eight years. I have watched the Village grow from nearly 1000 to a little over eight times that many. An increase in population of that magnitude requires long term planning as well as day to day management of critical services especially in the areas of waste water treatment, potable water, road maintenance, and snow removal. My previous managerial background will [...]

Name: Alan Hall POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: East Dundee Trustee Why are you seeking this position? I am currently serving my inaugural term and have grown to enjoy serving the residents, especially the seniors, of East Dundee. I would like to continue this service for an additional term and then step down to allow other individuals to participate in service to the residents of the Village. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I have lived and worked in East Dundee for over 25 years and have been a business owner [...]

Name: Nancy Zettler POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: School District 300 Why are you seeking this position? I have been involved in supporting D300 since my husband and I moved our family to Algonquin in 1999. I want to continue that support by serving on the board. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I have spent the past two decades advocating for public education and area property taxpayers. In 2006 I co-chaired Advance 300, a community group tasked with passing two referenda in support of CUSD 300 in a time where [...]

Name: Steve Thoren POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin City Council Why are you seeking this position? I am a third generation Elgin resident. I have volunteered and continue to volunteer with more than two-dozen local clubs, groups and not-for-profit organizations. I want to give back to the city that has given so much to me. I want to represent my community with a positive, proactive attitude. I have an inclusive skill set, which I think is necessary to help move our city forward. At a time when Elgin desperately needs increased solidarity across many different demographic lines, [...]