Thursday, November 1, 2012
Seven of the nine candidates discuss Ellis House, proposed tax levy reduction and other county matters.
At a candidate’s forum last week, County Board District 2 candidates sounded off on various issues, including transparency, the tax levy, health insurance and the future of Ellis House and Equestrian Center. Five Republicans, including incumbents Dan Koukol and Jeffrey Wehrli, Jeremy Swanson, Lynn Cullick and Scott Gryder are seeking the seats. Cullick and Gryder were unable to attend the forum. Democrats seeking the seats are Evelyn Maxine Givens, Herman Johnson, Kristine Heiman and incumbent Elizabeth Flowers. During the event hosted by WSPY the candidates fielded questions from area reporters and audience members during the brief session. There are nine candidates seeking a District 2 seat. Voters can select five candidates on their Nov…
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Five of the six candidates sound off during WSPY event.
At a candidate’s forum last week, County Board District 1 candidates sounded off on various issues, including the tax levy, health insurance and a controversial raise proposal. During the event hosted by WSPY the candidates fielded questions from area reporters and audience members during the brief session. County Board Chairman John Purcell, who is seeking re-election, was unable to attend the forum. Candidates were asked if they would take the health insurance provided to elected officials. Matt Prochaska and Amy Cesich said they would not accept the insurance. Cesich said she did not believe part time officials “should have better access (to insurance) than the people they serve.” Judy Gilmour did not provide a definitive answer, saying…
Monday, November 28, 2011
Today was the first day for candidates to file petitions to be on the March 20, 2012 ballot. Here's a list of those who turned in their packets today.
Monday was the first day of filing for the March 20, 2012 election, and candidates in both Kane and Kendall counties handed in petitions and signatures, hoping to get a chance to win your vote. Local candidates for the established parties have until Monday, Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. to file those petitions with the county clerk’s office. Candidates will appear on the ballot in the order the petitions are submitted, with a lottery being held Tuesday, Dec. 6, to determine the listing order for candidates who submitted petitions right when the filing period started at 8 a.m. on Monday. Here's a look at those running in races that affect local voters. This list was created at 4 p.m. Monday; Patch will update it daily through the filing period. An (I) …
Matt Walker
12:09 am on Sunday, March 17, 2013
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