Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Howard Jay Schultz POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Rutland Township Road Commissioner 1.  Why are you seeking this position? As I am the current Highway Commissioner and have been the last 12 years, I would like to continue my hard work and dedication to the residents and taxpayers of Rutland Township. 2.  What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? I have 30 years of experience with Local 150 Operating Engineers as a heavy equipment operator, building roads, water/sewer drainage and snow removal, and with being the Highway [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Elden Brauer POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Supervisor, Rutland Township 1.  Why are you seeking this position? The supervisor role allows me the opportunity to use my past experiences in offering an important grass roots civic service to Rutland residents. I believe I could bring about an improved spirit of cooperation among all officials including Assessor, Road Commissioner, Clerk and Trustees in the management of Township responsibilities. This would result in a more efficient use of taxpayer dollars in delivering quality services. 2.  What experience and background do you have which qualifies you [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Margaret Sanders POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Rutland Township Supervisor 1.  Why are you seeking this position? I want to continue to serve the residents of Rutland Township.   Financial stewardship has been in place during my eight years as supervisor.   According to the Township Officials of Illinois Laws & Duties Handbook, “The supervisor receives and pays out all moneys raised in the township for defraying township charges…”.   As Supervisor of Rutland Township I do not hire a bookkeeper to do my job.  I have saved the township $3,000 to $4,000 each year I [...]