Return to Candidate List NAME: John M. Skillman POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Village President of Carpentersville 1.  Why are you seeking this position? After retiring from the Village of Carpentersville after almost 30 years of public service in the fire department, most recently as Fire Chief, it is my desire to stay involved with the community. I feel that I am the most qualified candidate for Village President to lead our community into the future and in a more positive direction. As a life-long resident of Carpentersville, I am familiar with the Village’s operations and have worked closely with many businesses, [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Ed Ritter POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Village of Carpentersville Village President 1.  Why are you seeking this position? Carpentersville has made great strides over the last eight years. We have had stable taxes, excellent village services, a business friendly attitude, a vastly improved network of streets and other infrastructure, and most important a great improvement in our village's standing among the communities of Kane and McHenry County. I want to continue to be a part of this wonderful transformation. 2.  What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Scott A. Andresen POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: East Dundee Board of Trustees 1.  Why are you seeking this position? East Dundee is where I was raised and is my personal and professional home. I believe that the Village of East Dundee is at a critical point in its development. It can either take the next step forward and become the community our residents have always known/hoped it has the potential to become, or it can slide backwards to what it unfortunately became in years past. 2.  What experience and background do you have which qualifies you [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Robert Gorman POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Village of East Dundee Trustee 1.  Why are you seeking this position? I am seeking position to: Continue the positive momentum that has been created in the downtown area as well as business areas adjacent to 25&72. Ensure the continued high level of oversight of all agreements passed by the Village Board. Ensure that Village resources are focused on core services and continue to eliminate programs that do not benefit the community as a whole. 2.  What experience and background do you have which qualifies you [...]