Local Candidate Meet and Greet in Elgin
September 19 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
LOCAL CANDIDATES ARE VERY IMPORTANT!! ON SATURDAY SEPT 19 – 11:30-1:30 – at Nick’s Pizza
Vern Tepe is hosting an event featuring 4 LOCAL CANDIDATES IN NOVEMBER’S ELECTION
Come & enjoy some BRIEF PRESENTATIONS and CONVERSATIONS with these 4 KEY CANDIDATES.
The FOOD & DRINKS are on me – BUT – bring your checkbook – you might want to donate to them.
Local political candidates are important because they make decisions that directly affect daily life in a community. They influence:
- Schools and education
- Roads, public transportation, and infrastructure
- Police, fire, and emergency services
- Housing and local development
- Property taxes and municipal budgets
- Public health and environmental policies
- Jobs, business regulations, and community programs
Local elections often have a more immediate impact than national elections, yet they typically receive less media attention and have lower voter turnout. Evaluating candidates’ experience, policy positions, ethics, community involvement, and ability to work with others can help voters choose someone who will represent local needs effectively.
WEBSITE LINKS for EACH:
AMY JOHNSON – for KANE COUNTY SHERIFF
https://sheriffamy.com/
PENNY WEGMAN for KANE COUNTY TREASURER
https://www.pennywegman.com/
MICHELLE CLARK for STATE SENATE 33rd DISTRICT
https://micheleforilsenate.com/
RICKY RIVARD for STATE REPRESENTATIVE 65th DISTRICT
https://www.votericky.com/
[Send Vern an email if you want his personal suggestions for November’s Ballot]
