Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Steve Ward POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: South Elgin Village President 1.  Why are you seeking this position? I am seeking re-election for South Elgin Village President so that I can continue with the forward progress that the Village is in the midst of.  I have lived in South Elgin for 29 years and I want to continue to make South Elgin a great place to live.  I feel that I have made a difference in the Village and I want to continue making a positive impact for everyone. 2.  What experience and [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Lisa Guess POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: South Elgin Village President 1.  Why are you seeking this position? As an experienced Village Trustee, I will bring stronger leadership to the village as Village President.  Leading by example and being very involved.  I have several items I would like to address as Village President.  These items being staffing the Police Station during non-business hours, conserving remaining riverfront property as open space and parks, renew conservative spending to build reserves that can be used to bring the Police Pension Funding into compliance, etc. 2.  What [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Vicki pelock POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin Township Trustee 1.  Why are you seeking this position? I wish to continue expanding additional programs to the citizens of Elgin Township while continuing to Partner with local social service agencies. I also want to continue bringing a conservative voice to this Board to keep Levies and overhead low. 2.  What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I have served the citizens of the Township as a Trustee for 5 terms as conservative voice and have created sucessful programs [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Verner A Tepe POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin Township Trustee 1.  Why are you seeking this position? My wife and I moved to Elgin nine years ago and, among other things, enjoy the cultural diversity of the community. It is also obvious to us that there are significant challenges in the community in providing social services due to a loss of funding from governmental organizations. I am in a position where I have the time, energy, and experience to be able to give back to the community. For the past 150 years [...]