Name: Deborah Allan Position for which you are a candidate: Kane County Board, District 17   Why are you seeking this position? I think government serves its constituents best when it is generous rather than punitive (alternative Courts and the stormwater and beekeeping ordinances, for example), it is transparent and hard-working (as in Open Gov bookkeeping and the committee structure for vetting legislation and County processes), and it is thoughtful and innovative (the Sheriff's/State's Attorney/County Clerk offices' initiatives, IT/Development/Water Resources & Environment Departments, for example). I have learned that being part of the work of such government is very rewarding [...]

Name: Chris Lauzen Position for which you are a candidate: Kane County Treasurer   Why are you seeking this position? On behalf of Kane County taxpayers, in addition to executing the statutory duties of the office, I’m running for Treasurer to increase interest earned on our county investment savings, to help Board Members who wish to reduce unnecessary spending, and to implement treasury management national best practices. My particular motivating issue is reducing the strain of higher property taxes on homeowners and small business owners, as I did as Kane County Chairman.  If elected, my top three priorities will be: [...]