Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Randy Hopp POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Kane County Board District 22 1.  Why are you seeking this position? After observing the Kane County Board function for the last 7 years, I am seeking to become a Kane County Board member to have the opportunity to actively serve not only all the people of my home Kane County Board District, District 22, but also all of the people of Kane County. 2.  What experience and background do you have which qualifies you for this position? Lifelong resident of Elgin. Resided at my current [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: L. Robert (Rob) Russell POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Kane County Coroner 1.  Why are you seeking this position? I am running for re-election because I want to continue the process of professionalizing the Kane County Coroner’s Office. I want to ensure that Death Investigations are performed correctly the first time by applying national best practices (accreditation standards) that objectively review each case. In essence, my decisions are not based just on my own knowledge and experience, but the knowledge and experience of thousands of experts in the field. It concerns me that [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Tao “Tom” Martinez POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: Kane County Coroner 1.  Why are you seeking this position? I am committed to the belief that no parent should have to bury their own child. I will implement multiple programs for the purpose of saving lives that the Kane County Coroner’s office has failed to address. As Deputy Coroner and emergency responder, I take great pride on how I take care of families in need. I will bring that quality of care and integrity to an office that has been lacking it for almost [...]

Return to Candidate Questionnaire NAME: Mrs. Tracy Smodilla POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE: 22nd Legislative District Senator 1.  Why are you seeking this position? Illinois is at the precipice of financial ruin. For too long, career politicians have engaged in quid pro quo politicking at the expense of the taxpayers. Our citizens have been held hostage by a one-party ruling class whose re-election ambitions are propped by self-interests. Not only has this left thousands of casualties in it's wake, we are now on the third year of a fiscal can being kicked down the road and Illinois without [...]