Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: J. Patrick Hudgens POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin Township Trustee 1.  Why are you seeking this position? Provide strong leadership in administration of programs and partnerships with area Mental Health, Senior & Youth service organizations. In my past years of service, I have been a leader in developing strong relationships with providers of key services to our citizens in need. I have been a volunteer in our community for over 35 years through my church and civic organizations like Rotary Club of Elgin. During these years og service, I have developed a [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Bill DiFulvio POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: South Elgin Village President 1.  Why are you seeking this position? South Elgin needs stronger leadership.  The current downtown plan calls for a mix of affordable and market rate housing with a mix of retail and commercial. A new downtown redevelopment plan based on a new feasibility study to determine the highest and best use for the downtown area is needed. It's time for a new downtown plan with resident input and new market information. I've worked hard as a trustee and volunteer in the past [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Steve Ward POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: South Elgin Village President 1.  Why are you seeking this position? I am seeking re-election for South Elgin Village President so that I can continue with the forward progress that the Village is in the midst of.  I have lived in South Elgin for 29 years and I want to continue to make South Elgin a great place to live.  I feel that I have made a difference in the Village and I want to continue making a positive impact for everyone. 2.  What experience and [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Lisa Guess POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: South Elgin Village President 1.  Why are you seeking this position? As an experienced Village Trustee, I will bring stronger leadership to the village as Village President.  Leading by example and being very involved.  I have several items I would like to address as Village President.  These items being staffing the Police Station during non-business hours, conserving remaining riverfront property as open space and parks, renew conservative spending to build reserves that can be used to bring the Police Pension Funding into compliance, etc. 2.  What [...]