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Our Candidates for the 2010 Kane County Election
Jack Cunningham is running for a third term as Kane County Clerk. Under Jack's direction, the County Clerk's office has dramatically reduced balloting costs in Kane County through implementation of electronic voting, early voting and the use of a convenient and popular "Voter Mobile" throughout Kane County.
Mary Seminara Schostok was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to serve on the Illinois Appellate Court in August 2008. She served as a Trial Court Judge in Lake County from 1998-2008. She served as acting Chief of the 19th Judicial Circuit, and is the Presiding Judge of Traffic, Misdemeanor, Juvenile, Criminal, and Civil Divisions. She has heard and decided Civil and Criminal cases. She currently is the Second Vice President of the Illinois Judges Association and was the Former Assistant State’s Attorney of Lake County. Mary Schostok is also a mentor, wife and proud mother of three. www.justicemary.com
Justice Ann Jorgensen was appointed to the 2nd District Appellate court by the Illinois Supreme Court in July 2008. She is running for election to remain in that seat. Ann celebrates her 20th year on the bench this month. She began her career a prosecutor with the DuPage States Attorney's office and as a Judge spent many years in the Criminal Courts where she was Presiding Judge and created the Drug court. Ultimately she was elected to be Chief Judge by the unanimous vote of her peers. Please visit www.annjorgensen.com for more info.
Growing up in a blue-collar family, I have strong Republican Party values. My professional career includes Sales, Marketing and Management positions with major corporations. Seven years ago, I entered real estate and am associated with Charles Rutenberg Realty.
Married for 29 years, I have three grown children. I founded and organized the FACTS Group. This 150-member group monitors the workings of local taxing bodies. With the Geneva School District we focus on wasteful spending. Quality education with affordable taxes is our ultimate goal.
State Representative in the 50th will afford me the opportunity to serve the taxpayers in Springfield.
Growing up in a blue-collar family, I have strong Republican Party values. My professional career includes Sales, Marketing and Management positions with major corporations. Seven years ago, I entered real estate and am associated with Charles Rutenberg Realty. Married for 29 years, I have three grown children. I founded and organized the FACTS Group. This 150-member group monitors the workings of local taxing bodies. With the Geneva School District we focus on wasteful spending. Quality education with affordable taxes is our ultimate goal. State Representative in the 50th will afford me the opportunity to serve the taxpayers in Springfield.
Judge Kevin T. Busch currently serves the citizens of Kane, Kendall, and DeKalb counties as an Associate Judge in the 16th Circuit. Kevin served as Chief of the Criminal Division in the Kane County State's Attorney's Office before starting his own law practice in Batavia, Il. He and His wife of 22 years live in Batavia with their 2 Daughters. Kevin is active in the community and chairs the finance committee at Holy Cross Church, in Batavia. Judge Busch considers it an Honor to serve as an Associate Judge and would appreciate your support in his campaign for Circuit Judge. www.judgektbusch.com
Judge Karen Simpson is uniquely qualified for the position of Circuit Court judge and her background has prepared her for this office. Her distinguished 31-year legal and judicial career highlights include: Appointment in 1997 as an associate judge in 16th Judicial Circuit Court - 12 years running; served as the presiding judge of the juvenile division; heard and decided family, civil and criminal cases; presided over both jury and bench trials; has mentored several other judges; and currently serves on the Illinois Judges Association board of directors. Karen and her husband, Van, of 27 years, have one daughter, and reside in Campton Hills in Kane County.
Tim Schmitz was elected to the House of Representatives in 1999. He served as Assistant Republican Leader from 2002-2009. In 2009, Tim was appointed Deputy Republican Leader. Tim is an alumnus of the Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development and a Toll Fellow of the Council of State Governments. Tim has also been a paid on call firefighter since 1984. Representative Schmitz is a recipient of the Red Cross’ Hometown Heroes award and previous winner of the Fireman of the Year award. Tim resides in Batavia with his wife, Julianne and two sons.
Our relationship with elected officials is backwards; they are no longer afraid of us, but we are afraid of what they can do to us. They have told us what light bulbs we may use, what cars we may drive, and what guns we may own. We have to replace the congressmen who would restrict our freedoms with one of our own. If we continue sending the same people to Washington, we will get the same results. William is a USAF veteran who cannot stand idle while our freedoms are being eroded. While in office he would not go along to get along. You can learn more at http://williamlee2014.blogspot.com/. David was born and raised in Kane County where he lives with his wife, Vickie (Skala) of 32 years. David was elected twice as Kane County State’s Attorney, an Assistant Attorney General and Commissioner of the Worker’s Compensation Commission. David’s 32 year legal career has involved prosecuting the most serious crimes, including capital crimes and the trial of civil, criminal and administrative cases in private practice. While State’s Attorney, he established the Child Advocacy Center, a elder abuse unit, domestic violence, environmental and victim initiatives and the highly successful 2nd Chance program for 1st time non violent offenders. Visit akemannforjudge.com
Randy Hultgren is a Republican Precinct Committeeman (since 1990), State Senator, and successful businessman. Randy's victories include passage of medical malpractice reforms, sponsoring a property tax assessment freeze, fighting the Blagojevich Gross Receipts Tax, and passing legislation to protect seniors from identity theft. Randy has been endorsed by Illinois Citizens for Life, Illinois Federation for Right to Life, National Taxpayers United, Eagle Forum and Concerned Women for America. He’s been consistently recognized by groups like the NFIB and Illinois Chamber of Commerce for his pro taxpayer, pro-business record. Randy lives in the district with his wife and four children. www.hultgrenforcongress.com
Dave Rickert has served as Kane County Treasurer since 1998. He is responsible for a number of innovations in the Treasurer's Office such as providing property tax information on the Internet, installing a 24 hour property tax payment drop box at the government center and revamping the investment program to include government securities. Dave is a CPA with a Masters Degree in Accounting. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve. Earlier this year, he was honored to be selected as Zone IV Illinois County Treasurer of the Year by the Illinois County Treasurer's Association.
Don Kramer has served the citizens of Kane County for over 30 years as a sheriff’s deputy, sergeant, and lieutenant. During the 1990’s, Don created a traffic unit which reduced serious crashes and improved DUI enforcement. As a lieutenant, Don has managed the department’s training program, computer network, and new recruits training. He has also served in administration, community policing and civil process. Don has the education, knowledge and experience to bring you the kind of services that will make a difference in our community. A vote for Don is a vote for fiscal responsibility and professional management. Visit kramerforsheriff.org
Raised on my family farm in central Illinois, I have called the Fox Valley home for decades. My community volunteer experience led to elected experience on the Oswego School Board, Kendall County Board (Economic Development, Zoning chair), Forest Preserve and Illinois Republican Federation leadership prior to State Representative election in 2009. A professional who understands both our physical and social service infrastructure (Illinois Bell, Senior Services), I was named Legislator of the Year for my collaborative problem solving. My first term conservative voting record has earned high marks from the United Republican Fund, Illinois' oldest, independent Republican organization. Experience counts.
Seventeen years ago when I was first elected as your State Senator, I made three promises: To work hard, stay honest and use common sense. I have kept those promises to you. “Common sense” to me is the Republican Platform: pro-life, pro-Constitution (including the Second Amendment), pro-traditional family, and a whole bunch less government, and more freedom. To the best of my ability, this is how I have voted and my voting record is the closest to the Republican Platform of any member in the Illinois General Assembly. Together our priorities are trust in God and the United States Constitution. www.lauzen.com
Jason Plummer serves as VP for Corporate Development business, R.P. Lumber and also serves as an Intelligence Officer with the U.S. Navy Reserves. Plummer is past chairman of the Madison County Republican Party and served under U.S. Senator Peter Fitzgerald and in Washington, D.C. with the Heritage Foundation. Jason Plummer is the only candidate for Lt. Governor that has been endorsed by Illinois Federation for Rights to Life, Tax Accountability, Illinois State Rifle Association, and has many more grass root endorsements. Plummer is taking a no pay pledge until Illinois’ unemployment drops to single digit numbers. |
Jack Cunningham for Kane County Clerk.
Justice Mary Schostok
Ann Jorgensen for 2nd District Appellate Court
Kevin T. Busch for Circuit Judge
Karen Simpson for Circuit Court Judge, 3rd sub-circuit, 16th Judicial Circuit
Timothy L. Schmitz for 49th District State Representative
William Lee for U.S. Senate, 2014
David Akemann for 16th Judicial Circuit
Randall Hultgren for U.S. Congress 14th District
David J. Rickert for Kane County Treasurer
Don Kramer for Kane County Sheriff
Kay Katcher for Illinois State Representative 50th District
Jason Plummer for State of Illinois Lieutenant Governor