Name: David Kaptain POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin Mayor Why are you seeking this position? I believe I can continue to contribute to making Elgin a city of choice for businesses and individuals. We have made great strides the past few years but must work to ensure our efforts are sustainable. If Elgin is to be truly a sustainable city we must be inclusive of all residents and provide an attractive environment for business, the arts, recreation and education. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I have served this community [...]

Name: Fred Moulton POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin City Council Why are you seeking this position? I am running for City Council to help compliment and contribute fresh perspectives as to the policies of how Elgin is run; to assess and to improve staffing levels of Elgin's First Responders, especially the Fire Department and to stop the talent drain in all departments, include Code Compliance. Also, to apply fair and realistic accountability to the City budget process and to improve the quality of the City's infrastructure and all of Elgin's neighborhoods. What experience and background do you [...]

Name: Anthony Ortiz POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin City Council Why are you seeking this position? I am running for Elgin City Council, Because there is no representation for our youth. Our Youth is getting shorted on the city budget. There are is only $50,000 dollars funded for the 2019 Budget to the Youth Sports Fund and most of that money is going to bring outdated parks to standards. Im also, running to bring more representation for our hispanic community. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I bring tested leadership [...]

Name: F John Steffen POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin City Council Why are you seeking this position? I am seeking a 4th term to help continue the momentum we have built up after the great recession. Elgin's jobless rate is low and housing and new businesses continue to come despite the continued threat from the state level and overall exodus from Illinois. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I'm born and raised in Elgin and because of my involvement in the community on many levels I have the understanding and [...]