Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Melissa Owens POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin School District U-46 1.  Why are you seeking this position? I am running for a school board seat because I have a strong belief in the value of public education to our community; I welcome the opportunity to be involved in the direction of public education at a higher level. I hope to use my experience in business management, community leadership and as a longtime parent and volunteer in the district to continue to improve the educational opportunities we offer our community. In U-46, I [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Richard Dunne POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin City Council 1.  Why are you seeking this position? While I have served on Elgin City Council for eight years, I feel that I have more to contribute as Elgin continues to recover from hard financial times. I have been working diligently as your Councilmember to hold the City of Elgin accountable for their spending. I work to champion Elgin public services and watch that they are fiscally responsible and managed well. I also require a balanced budget, every year. I will continue to be [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: John Prigge POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin City Council 1.  Why are you seeking this position? I believe in Elgin and the citizens who live here. I also believe those citizens want a better, prouder and more affordable city to live in while being lead honestly with authentic service. I want to continue my work in showing citizens they have an advocate that works hard to make those three desires happen. To continue on that mission I am seeking to be re-contracted for another term as councilman. 2.  What experience and background [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Carol Rauschenberger POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Elgin City Council 1.  Why are you seeking this position? As a born 'Elginite' with a family legacy of civic involvement, I want to continue to see Elgin evolve in a positive way. I want Elgin to be a community where I am happy and comfortable raising my children. I am proud of my thoughtful service to the city in the last four years as a Councilperson. With a great staff and council, we have kept our finances secure in this time of uncertainty. I would [...]