Name: Kate Thommes POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: School District U-46 Why are you seeking this position? I am running because I love U-46, its staff, families, and diverse communities. My family chooses to stay in U-46 because it is the best choice for my family. I want other families to have positive experiences as well. I want to build U-46’s reputation so others see us as the model I know we are. I want to build our levels of inclusion. I want to grow and expand our Dual Language, Ignite, and AVID programs. I am optimistic about [...]

Name: Julie Fox POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: West Dundee Trustee Why are you seeking this position? I am seeking this position to help ensure that West Dundee residents and business owners have a voice on the board. I will do my part to help maintain the friendly small-town atmosphere, improve the business base, and ensure that West Dundee is an attractive, friendly town where businesses and individuals will want to settle and remain. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? In 2001 I won election to the Dundee Township Library District [...]

Name: Thomas Price POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: West Dundee Trustee Why are you seeking this position? I have called West Dundee home since 1987 and have a strong commitment to public service. I believe that good government is still possible at the local level and that local government is where I can make the most difference. I have no aspirations for higher office and don’t believe in back room deal-making. Instead I believe in transparency in our deliberative process so that interested residents can observe the reasoning behind the Board’s decisions. I also believe in listening to [...]