Jul 6, 2023, 9:44am PDT Pocket Flipboard Metra plans to extend the Milwaukee District West line to Rockford. It is important to examine Elgin's economic development to continue growing a strong economy. The candidate filing deadline for most of these races was Friday, February 12. Incumbents leading in their reelection bids to the Elgin City To register to donate, go to www.Versiti.org/IL or call 800-7TO-GIVE. In addition to my employment, I am the Chairman of the Elgin Police & Fire Commission. Good leadership also keeps values as a North Star in any discussion- "What is the goal, and are we upholding it with this decision or direction?" Occupation: Latinx Business Development Manager. 512-285-3333. Tax income will take a hit again as restaurants remain closed for indoor dining, stores are operating with limited customer capacity, and evictions/foreclosures could be on the horizon given the number of people who have lost their jobs. Q: Describe your experience working in a group setting to determine policy. Artist Joel Amore paints the word peace on the plywood covering the windows at Dream Hall, 51 S. Grove Ave., in downtown Elgin in June 2020. Newsletter, Paddock Publications, Inc. is an Employee-Owned Company. With Elgins downtown having waterfront access we can work to secure State and Federal grants to help with the cost of beautifying, developing, and restructuring this area. Report A Concern IL 10 N. Water Street South Elgin, IL 60177-1602 - 847-742-5780. 2. Web2023 Election Info! Questionnaire Responses from 2023 Consolidated Election Click here to sign up for the It may be a chief topic of discussion at a proposed homeless summit discussed by council members but not yet scheduled. A: I want to bring an ice-skating rink to Festival Park during the winter months. Box 631 Previous offices held: Elgin City Council member (2011-present). Each of the four council member seats up for election in May, as well as the mayor position, will be contested races this St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church in Elgin is holding a community blood drive from 2:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 20, in Wiedrich Hall on the church campus, 36W957 W Highland Ave. Acknowledging one another's strengths and weaknesses is a gift. WebAll five council positions draw candidates this election. This sort of leadership is detrimental to our community, image, and progress. By remaining on this website, you indicate your consent. Zoo program to look at citys butter, condensed milk history. Find Elgin Election Information on Absentee Ballots, Voting by Mail, Polling Place Times, and Polling Place Locations. The issue of homelessness in the city -- and the need to find a new location for the PADS shelter -- will be subjects discussed by city officials in the coming year. Expanded outreach to Arab/Middle Eastern North African, Native American, and LGBTQIA+ owned businesses. Metra service between Chicago and Rockford to begin in 2027 INFORMATION RELATING TO NOMINATING Home / 2023 Consolidated Election, Elections, Voter's Guide / April 2023 Consolidated Election Questionnaire from Elgin City Council Candidate Anthony Ortiz. Elgin In Elgins City Council races, where 4 Council Members are chosen for at-large positions, Tish Powell, F. John Steffen, Rose Martinez and Anthony Ortiz emerged from a The League of Women Voters never supports or opposes candidates for office or political parties. The model has been replicated to support the Black and women business communities. Through my personal and professional work, I have fostered enduring relationships with other community stakeholders, council members, agencies, and organizations that will allow me to get to work on day one. Q: Are there areas of spending that need to be curtailed? Elgin Work with community partners to create joint awareness campaigns on available programs; 2.) Candidates for those seats will file their nominating petitions Dec. 12-19. Q: What is the most serious issue your community will face in the coming years and how should the city council respond to it? Elgin Webt. Given that its unlikely everyone will have been vaccinated for COVID-19 before the election, the pandemic is likely to affect how local campaigns and candidate forums are conducted. Here are three strategies: 1.) Elgins share of the Grand Victoria Casinos revenues dropped by almost 50% in 2020, and the casino remains closed for now because of a fall surge in COVID cases. A: As your council member, I will seek thoughts and opinions inside and outside my circles. The master plan would provide more information if an additional skate park is needed or not. Businesses are having difficulty finding staff, inventory costs are going up, and people are re-evaluating what they can afford and where to spend money. By remaining on this website, you indicate your consent. Elgin I work with all applicable stakeholders to ensure they are informed in a timely manner and address any questions they may have regarding the development of the policy. It is leadership's ongoing duty to mitigate the potential threats to our finances and further build stability into our system. I believe that expanding recreational opportunities, particularly along the riverfront, will attract both residents and tourists to our downtown. Participants are asked to visit 26 participating local businesses to scan a code for a secret turtle word as part of the challenge, a news release said. The Elgin City Council will have at least two new members this spring now that Councilmen Terry Gavin and Baldemar Lopez have opted not to seek reelection. (City of Elgin / HANDOUT). Staff recommended adding brewpubs to the list of permitted uses, especially in the downtown center city area, in order to save developers the time and money spent obtaining a conditional use permit, Director of Community Development Marc S. Mylott said. Others hoping to win a four-year seat are Anthony Ortiz, Richard Johnson, Steven Thoren, Dustin Good, Karin Jones, Jerri McCue, Jodi Perkins, Marcus Banner and Rafael Garcia Jr. As a United States Marine Veteran, I embrace the values of courage, strength, and an uncompromising code of personal integrity. Login. Each of the four council member seats up for election in May, as well as the mayor position, will be contested races this year.The filing period for the Elgin City Council and mayor position closed on Friday afternoon.Theresa McShan and Stephanie McBurney Lippke will compete for the mayor position. A: Continued investment in sewer separation and lead pipe remediation. Clarity in purpose can cut through the noise and define the need, aiding in a faster route toward consensus and action. A: I feel that my background and experience provide me with a unique and valuable perspective when examining city issues. I am open-minded and strive to work toward consensus and best practices in the most ethical and honest way possible. (Rafael Guerrero / The Courier-News). April 2023 Consolidated Election Questionnaire from Elgin City (Gloria Casas / The Courier-News). Community engagement and customer service. After evaluating the success of the pilot group, then it would be determined if it should continue. Elgin needs to focus on keeping our streets safe. Hobart City Hall (Carole Carlson/Post-Tribune) A cold-storage business in Hobart got the nod to expand but will have to do it using local union workers, says the Common Council. Yet, inflation is at 6.5%. Maintaining a Triple-A bond rating year after year is commendable. Q: What makes you the best candidate for the job? The Fox River has long been a beautiful, yet underutilized asset in our community. Elgin is making it easier to open a brewpub in town in the hopes of luring one to the city. 2023 Infrastructure projects, including possible dam removal, street reconstruction & resurfacing, combined sewer separation and lead service water line replacements. The reality is that lacking the ability to gather consensus and collaborate productively will continue to hold Elgin back. A: Elgin's general obligation ratings indicate that we are a city that has a strong financial position; we manage our budget well with a healthy mix of revenue streams and manageable debt. Q: What is the most serious issue your community will face in the coming years and how should the city council respond to it? Appointments are appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome, a news release on the event said. Q: Describe your experience working in a group setting to determine policy. Current Mayor Ron Ramirez did not file for re-election.In Ward 1, Amanda D. Moore will face Joy Casnovsky. Elgin should also increase its investments in sustainable initiatives. Subscribe today! The issue of homelessness in the city -- and the need to find a new location for the PADS shelter -- will be subjects discussed by city officials in the coming year. Elgin needs to focus on replacing the lead water lines in the city at a faster rate. Elgin Development Group 2021 Retail Market Analysis stated about $240 million is spent by Elgin residents outside of Elgin. The League of Women Voters of the Elgin area will host Meet the Candidates Nights for Elgin Mayoral and City Council. It is important to me to see if similar policies being discussed were implemented elsewhere and if so, what was the impact there on those affected. Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website. Fourth, we need to really look at the redevelopment of our downtown. During this deployment, I was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon and the Purple Heart Medal for wounds I sustained during a ground patrol. Corey Dixon City of Elgin, City Council (vote for four) Event video here Diana Alfaro Rose Martinez Anthony Ortiz Karin Jones Christina Tia Aagesen F. John Steffen Meeting public safety pension payment obligations. The May incident triggered outrage and Black Lives Matter rallies across the country. Ortiz and Jones have run for council seats previously. The city has implemented several cost-saving measures for the coming year city employee pay freezes; closures of the Eastside Recreation Center and the Lords Park Family Aquatic Center; canceled special events; a postponed marketing study; and the delay of several road improvement projects. Successfully meeting the often competing interests and priorities of our diverse community is an opportunity that we cannot afford to miss, nor take for granted. Both will have significant implications for our community for decades to come. Q: What do you see as the most important infrastructure project the community must address? I would characterize my style as inquisitive and collaborative in an effort to find common ground and devise a plan to move forward. Investing in downtown Elgin along with the east and west sides of Elgin will be critical, all with community input and participation. [1] Federal officials The current members of the U.S. Senate from Illinois are: Terry Gavin, Baldemar Lopez opt I am known to seek feedback from those I am serving to ensure I am serving them well. A: I will borrow from my earlier answer and suggest that information is critical and technological infrastructure is the most important. Jul 06, 2023 at 3:58 pm Expand Black & Gray Brewing Co. in downtown East Dundee is the type of brewpub business the Elgin City Council would like to lure to the city.