Name: Tina Rio POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: School District U-46 Why are you seeking this position? I am concerned about the quality of education in our district. In conversations with neighbors and friends, I keep hearing that parents are not happy with the curriculum, especially the math. The curriculum, in many cases, does not offer enough information for students to be able to evaluate what is being taught. Critical thinking is one of the most sought after skills in the workplace. America is loosing it's identity in many ways. True American History is not emphasized enough. Polls [...]

Name: Amanda J Garcia POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Gail Borden Library Board Why are you seeking this position? As an incumbent, I am running to continue to serve the members of the Gail Borden Library District by working collaboratively with my colleagues and library staff to ensure fiscal responsibility while delivering the highest quality resources to patrons of all ages and walks of life. I believe in the power of an educated and informed community, and am proud to help lead Gail Borden Public Library as an institution of accessible, interactive learning for all. I believe in [...]

Name: Jean Bednar POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Gail Borden Library Board Why are you seeking this position? I am running for re-election because I think it’s important to serve my community in this way. I chose the library specifically because it is one of the exceptional, essential, and vital parts of our community – not just because it offers everyone a place for books, research, programs, access, education (and so much more there isn’t room here), but also because a vibrant library such as ours definitely helps boost the entire community, its economic development, home and land [...]

Name: Baldemar Lopez POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin City Council Why are you seeking this position? I am seeking this position because I want to make sure working families have a voice on the Elgin City Council. I have dedicated most of my career to advocating and representing working families as an organizer, advocate, and attorney. I want to bring my education and experience to invest in Elgin. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I was born in Elgin and attended U-46 schools and participated as a Student Trustee during [...]