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Candidates in contested races for Elgin Township Supervisor, Elgin Township Trustee, and South Elgin Village President have been invited.
Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Donna Smith POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin School District U-46 1. Why are you seeking this position? I have been and continue to be dedicated to doing all that I can to provide the best education possible for all students. I continue to have the passion to do what we need to do for the community, staff, and most importantly the students of U-46. 2. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I have been on the U-46 Board of Education for over 15 years, I [...]
Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Melissa Owens POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin School District U-46 1. Why are you seeking this position? I am running for a school board seat because I have a strong belief in the value of public education to our community; I welcome the opportunity to be involved in the direction of public education at a higher level. I hope to use my experience in business management, community leadership and as a longtime parent and volunteer in the district to continue to improve the educational opportunities we offer our community. In U-46, I [...]
Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Richard Dunne POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin City Council 1. Why are you seeking this position? While I have served on Elgin City Council for eight years, I feel that I have more to contribute as Elgin continues to recover from hard financial times. I have been working diligently as your Councilmember to hold the City of Elgin accountable for their spending. I work to champion Elgin public services and watch that they are fiscally responsible and managed well. I also require a balanced budget, every year. I will continue to be [...]