Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Susan Van Weelden POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin Township Trustee 1.  Why are you seeking this position? Elgin Township Government can do a better job of serving Township residents.  More transparency is needed.  More effort is needed – in terms of establishing partnerships, finding grand funds to supplement funds, and in leveraging resources. 2.  What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I served 35 years in the Illinois Community College system as a coordinator, Director and Dean.  My areas of expertise are Community, Workforce, and Economic [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: J. Patrick Hudgens POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin Township Trustee 1.  Why are you seeking this position? Provide strong leadership in administration of programs and partnerships with area Mental Health, Senior & Youth service organizations. In my past years of service, I have been a leader in developing strong relationships with providers of key services to our citizens in need. I have been a volunteer in our community for over 35 years through my church and civic organizations like Rotary Club of Elgin. During these years og service, I have developed a [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Bill DiFulvio POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: South Elgin Village President 1.  Why are you seeking this position? South Elgin needs stronger leadership.  The current downtown plan calls for a mix of affordable and market rate housing with a mix of retail and commercial. A new downtown redevelopment plan based on a new feasibility study to determine the highest and best use for the downtown area is needed. It's time for a new downtown plan with resident input and new market information. I've worked hard as a trustee and volunteer in the past [...]