Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: John Prigge POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin City Council 1.  Why are you seeking this position? I believe in Elgin and the citizens who live here. I also believe those citizens want a better, prouder and more affordable city to live in while being lead honestly with authentic service. I want to continue my work in showing citizens they have an advocate that works hard to make those three desires happen. To continue on that mission I am seeking to be re-contracted for another term as councilman. 2.  What experience and background [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Carol Rauschenberger POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin City Council 1.  Why are you seeking this position? As a born 'Elginite' with a family legacy of civic involvement, I want to continue to see Elgin evolve in a positive way. I want Elgin to be a community where I am happy and comfortable raising my children. I am proud of my thoughtful service to the city in the last four years as a Councilperson. With a great staff and council, we have kept our finances secure in this time of uncertainty. I would [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Brenda Rodgers POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin City Council 1.  Why are you seeking this position? Economic development is important to me and a priority of mine. I have been a realtor for over twenty years and have seen the market change from bad to good and good to bad. The real estate market is starting to change for the best, housing prices are going up, homes are not on the market long, commercial space is starting to fill up and commercial investors are starting to invest again. I want to be [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Brandon Yaniz POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin City Council 1.  Why are you seeking this position? Elgin is a good city, but it could be a great city. Currently, we are not a destination for shopping, or for business ownership. This is a problem, and it’s the reason I am running. I will work hard to elevate Elgin, so that this wonderful city is able to achieve it’s true potential. To do this, we have to change the cities priorities, address perception problems, and make small business our focus with a results [...]