Name: Jean Bednar POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Gail Borden Library Board Why are you seeking this position? I am running for re-election because I think it’s important to serve my community in this way. I chose the library specifically because it is one of the exceptional, essential, and vital parts of our community – not just because it offers everyone a place for books, research, programs, access, education (and so much more there isn’t room here), but also because a vibrant library such as ours definitely helps boost the entire community, its economic development, home and land [...]

Name: Baldemar Lopez POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin City Council Why are you seeking this position? I am seeking this position because I want to make sure working families have a voice on the Elgin City Council. I have dedicated most of my career to advocating and representing working families as an organizer, advocate, and attorney. I want to bring my education and experience to invest in Elgin. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I was born in Elgin and attended U-46 schools and participated as a Student Trustee during [...]

Name: David Kaptain POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin Mayor Why are you seeking this position? I believe I can continue to contribute to making Elgin a city of choice for businesses and individuals. We have made great strides the past few years but must work to ensure our efforts are sustainable. If Elgin is to be truly a sustainable city we must be inclusive of all residents and provide an attractive environment for business, the arts, recreation and education. What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I have served this community [...]

Name: Fred Moulton POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin City Council Why are you seeking this position? I am running for City Council to help compliment and contribute fresh perspectives as to the policies of how Elgin is run; to assess and to improve staffing levels of Elgin's First Responders, especially the Fire Department and to stop the talent drain in all departments, include Code Compliance. Also, to apply fair and realistic accountability to the City budget process and to improve the quality of the City's infrastructure and all of Elgin's neighborhoods. What experience and background do you [...]