Name: Ryan Weiss POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: ECC Trustee Why are you seeking this position? I am seeking to retain my position as ECC Trustee for three reasons. First, I am passionate about ECC, the success of our students, and the future of our community. Second, I have several connections to ECC, as an alumnus, a former student trustee, and father of a high school student currently taking dual enrollment classes at ECC. Third, I am concerned about the impact of rising college costs and debt loads on families in Illinois, and I believe ECC is uniquely [...]

Name: Andrew Yuscka POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: West Dundee Trustee Why are you seeking this position? I am a five term Trustee and I would like to continue to give back to the community and serve the residents and businesses of West Dundee to the best of my ability. It is an honor to have been a part of the decision-making process for the Village of West Dundee for so many years. I have never had my own agenda while serving the community. I vote for what I feel is in the best interests of West Dundee [...]

Name: Tish Powell POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin City Council Why are you seeking this position? I am seeking a third term on the Elgin City Council to ensure that Elgin remains a great place to live, work, play, do business and raise a family. I have a record that demonstrates that I serve the interests of our diverse community. I have fought for accountable, long-term financial management, which has allowed us to maintain a flat general property tax levy for several years. Most important, I am a critical thinker who is not afraid to ask the [...]

Name: Carol Rauschenberger POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin Mayor Why are you seeking this position? Research says that successful cities are “intentional,” in other words, they have a clear vision and a plan on how to evolve. Elgin needs a bolder vision to leverage its unique assets to attract businesses and residents alike. That takes pro-active planning, leadership and community consensus. I bring a different leadership style and perspective to the community. As mayor I will listen and learn from the citizens to proactively solve problems. I have six areas of focus that are described in my [...]