Name: Cody Holt Position for which you are a candidate: Kane County Board District 19   Why are you seeking this position? I never thought I would seek elected office again after serving on the U-46 School Board. But after seeing what is happening in our country, state and county – I could no longer sit by as a spectator. The people of Kane pay some of the highest property taxes in the nation, they pay roughly 82 cents per gallon in total taxes at the gas pump, crime is on the rise due to lax-on-crime prosecutors, inflation caused by [...]

Name: Jarett Sanchez Position for which you are a candidate: Kane County Board District 24   Why are you seeking this position? I’m seeking re-election to this position because I enjoy the work. It allows me to utilize multiple skills like creative thinking and problem solving that many types of work do not offer. There’s never a dull day at the county. There are still things ongoing that I want to see through and others that I want to promote more, such as our efforts at increasing local food production. I started out as a citizen activist and I still [...]

Name: Connie Cain Position for which you are a candidate: Illinois Representative District 66   Why are you seeking this position? I am running because I think I can make a difference in Illinois. I am not a politician I am an accountant. My background as a CPA and expert on the Illinois pension system puts me in a unique position to help lead the legislature down a proper path toward fiscal wellness. I also understand what public service means. Until recently, I worked for the Illinois Department of Employment Security until I was told that my candidacy conflicted with [...]

Name: CHRIS KIOUS Position for which you are a candidate: Kane County Board District 23   Why are you seeking this position? I have the interest and the energy to devote to being a fully engaged and informed board member. I have the desire to work with fellow board members, staff, municipal partners and other cooperating agencies to create the best, healthiest Kane County possible. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? Most importantly, I have completed what I consider to be a relatively successful 4-year term as the Commissioner for District 23 and [...]