Name: Daniel B. Pace POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Gilberts Trustee Why are you seeking this position? I hope to be elected trustee to gain a better insight and clarity into the decision making of the board. I have been attending meetings regularly for the past 5 years and often question whether some board decisions exemplify proper policy in the best interests of the village. Many times there is no questioning or discussion on impactful agenda items that seem obvious. It's been mentioned that many times trustees talk amongst themselves albeit within the parameters of the open meetings [...]

Name: Daniel Corbett POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Gilberts Trustee Why are you seeking this position? There have been many positive changes in Gilberts over the last 8 years, but there are many more opportunities ahead of us . I am seeking this position to continue moving Gilberts forward. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? Although my work experience is in computers and software development, I have been a Village Trustee in Gilberts for the last 8 years and lived in Gilberts for 16 years. I have been involved in many [...]

Name: Tom Wajda POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Gilberts Trustee Why are you seeking this position? As a previous elected official and now a private citizen I am concerned that in the last ten years crime is on the rise and the number of police personnel have been decreasing. (Source 2018 Village Annual Financial Audit). In other posted village documents, public road improvements, such as turn lanes, stop lights and the widening of Galligan road near the Gilberts elementary school have been deleted from the previously approved annexation agreement. The safety of the children as well as those [...]

Name: Elissa Kojzarek POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Gilberts Trustee Why are you seeking this position? I have learned a lot about how municipal government works in the last four years, and I believe our village board has accomplished a lot in moving Gilberts forward and improving the lives of our residents. I’d like to continue being a voice for families in our community who enjoy the small town atmosphere but also have desire to see our parks/recreation fields developed/maintained and bring more retail and commercial services into the heart of the village. I’ve also really enjoyed working [...]