University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Illinois General Election Candidate

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2008 Illinois General Election Candidate Guide November 4th, 2008 Sponsored by: I-Vote & Illinois Student Senate Governmental Affairs Committee Paid for by SORF Know your voting right! For more information visit our Facebook Group: U-C I-Vote 1 Election Information President and Vice President United States Senator US Representative in Congress 3-5 6-11 11-16 17-18 Representative in the General Assembly 19-20 Champaign County Auditor Champaign County Circuit Clerk Champaign County Coroner Champaign County Recorder of Deeds Champaign County State’s Attorney Champaign County Board Member Referenda 21 22 23-24 25 26-27 28-36 37-39 2 Election FAQS When do I vote? - The general election is Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 between 6AM and 7PM. - Early voting is available at the Champaign County Clerk’s office from October 13th thru October 30th. The office is located at 1776 E. Washington St., Urbana, Illinois. www.champaigncountyclerk.com provides exact times this service is available. What do I need to bring with me when I vote? - If you are a first time voter required to show ID, the acceptable forms of ID include: a current and valid photo ID, a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other governmental document that shows name and address. - Students who are registered to vote in the UIUC dorms can print out a proof of address card from the MyHousing website. Where do I vote? - Your polling place will be listed on your voter registration card or you can look at the map on page 4 - If you lose your voter registration card, you can find your polling place at www.champaigncountyclerk.com Where can I get information about the candidates? - This guide lists all general election candidates in the campus area. To see your ballot prior to the election, visit www.champaigncountyclerk.com What should I do if I registered to vote, but my registration status is questioned at the polling place or if I forget my ID? - All voters are entitled to cast a provisional ballot if there is a question regarding their voter registration status. - You may cast a provisional ballot if your name does not appear on the voter registration list; your voting status is challenged; a court order instructs your polling place to stay open after 7:00 PM; or if you forget to bring a correct form of ID. - If you forget ID or have documentation that you registered to vote, you can either bring the ID or documentation to the election judge before voting closes on election day, or to the county clerk’s office before the close of voting on the Thursday following election day. - Don’t leave your polling place without casting a ballot! 3 Where do you vote? For more information visit www.champaigncountyclerk.com Funded by SORF Contact Information Champaign County Clerk’s Office: http://www.champaigncountyclerk.com University of Illinois College Democrats: http://www.uiuc.edu/ro/democrat University of Illinois College Republicans: http://www.uiucgop.org University of Illinois College Greens: https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ro/www/CampusGreensofUIUC/ University of Illinois College Libertarians: https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ro/www/CollegeLibertarians/join.html Illinois Democratic Party: http://www.ildems.com Illinois Republican Party: http://www.ilgop.org Illinois Green Party: http://www.ilgp.org Illinois Libertarian Party: http://www.lpillinois.org Project Vote Smart: http://www.vote-smart.org (Find more voter registration information at http://www.iss.uiuc.edu) 5 Democra Barack Obama and Joe B at: k Biden (Pres sident and Vice Pr d resident o the Uni States) of ited Contact Info: Website: ww W ww.barackobama.com Phone: (866) 675-2 2008 Mail ling Address s Obam for America ma P.O Box 8102 O. Chica IL 6068 ago, 80 Exper rience:  Barack Oba graduated magna cum la ama aude from Harv vard Law Scho ool complished aut thor  He became an attorney as well as an acc lyst organizer in Ch hicago  worked as a financial anal as well as a community o s urer utional Law at t University of Chicago La School the aw  Obama was a senior lectu of Constitu ama ate e  Barack Oba served for three terms in the Illinois Sta Legislature d d  Was elected to the United States Senate in 2004 tion: Taxat  Cut taxes fo 95 percent o workers and their families w a tax cut o $500 for wo or of with of orkers or $1,000 for working couples. g nerous tax cuts for low- and m s middle-income seniors, home e eowners, the un ninsured, and  Provide gen families sen nding a child to college or loo o oking to save a accumulate wealth. and e xes businesses, cut corporate taxes for firms that invest and t  Eliminate capital gains tax for small b create jobs in the United S States, and prov tax credits to reduce the cost of healthc and to vide e care reward inve estments in inn novation. ly dating existing t credits, elim tax minating the ne for million eed ns  Dramaticall simplify taxes by consolid of senior cit tizens to file ta forms, and e ax enabling as man as 40 millio middle-class Americans to ny on s o do their own taxes in less than five minu without an accountant. utes n omy: Econo  Will fight for fair trade, am fo mend the North American Fr Trade Agre h ree eement, improv transition ve assistance, and reward com a mpanies that su upport American workers. e e eate new s funding for the  Invest in the Manufacture sector and cre 5 million n green jobs by doubling fu Manufactur ring Extension Partnership an creating new job training p nd w programs for cl lean technologie es.  Support sm business by providing tax relief for sma businesses a start up com mall y x all and mpanies, and creating a national networ of public-pri n rk ivate business incubators. 6 Gr reen: Cyn nthia McK Kinney an Rosa C nd Clemente (Pres sident and Vice Pr d resident o the Uni States) of ited Contact Info: Website: htt W tp://votetruth h08.com/ Email: lucy@ @runcynthia arun.org Exper rience:  Elected as first African-A f American Congr resswoman fro Georgia in 1992; served six terms om e d mmittees  Served as a member of the House Armed Services and International Relations Com f ersity of Southern California with a BA in I International R Relations and a  Graduated from the Unive MA in Law and Diplomac from Tufts U w cy University gn Foreig Policy:  Pre-emptive invasions of foreign nations are unjustifia e s able. e es, hemical, biolog gical and nucle warfare. ear  Ban the use of lands mine as well as ch majority of troop and bases overseas. ps  Supports withdrawal of m ng  Urges endin all military aid to Israel. nt gn family plannin abortion and contraception ng, d n.  Governmen should provide aid to foreig nations for f estic Policy: Dome  Lifetime un niversal health care is a right, not a privilege e. he e  Demands th repeal of all sections of the Patriot Act e nions for all citi izen and foreig workers gn  Support the right of all un ights to control their bodies is non-negotiab l s ble.  Women's ri quality for all p persons, regard dless of sex, gen nder, or sexual orientation. l  Supports eq c ration of Churc and State. ch  Supports a complete separ y f ers e m ls.  Oppose any and all use of school vouche that remove funding from public school uition-free seco ondary educatio at public ins on stitutions.  Supports tu ecriminalization of victimless crimes. n s  Calls for de full mmigrant work who contr kers ribute to Social Security. l  Employers must provide f rights for im gy: Energ  Supports th reduction, th elimination of use of foss fuels. he hen n, sil ternative energ sources and the independen of foreign oil and fuels. gy nce  Calls for alt erica to include ANWR. e  Opposes drilling for fuels in North Ame ny lear  Opposes an form of nucl power. 7 Republican: John McCain and Sarah Palin (President and Vice President of the United States) Contact Info: Website: www.JohnMcCain.com Phone: (703) 418-2008 Mailing Address John McCain 2008 P.O. Box 16118 Arlington, VA 22215 Experience:       McCain attended United States Naval Academy from 1954 to 1958. Served as a pilot, a captain, and a squadron commander in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1981. Attended National War College from 1973 to 1974. John was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona in 1982. He was then elected to the United States Senate representing the state of Arizona in 1986. Finally, he was reelected to the Senate by nearly 77 percent of the vote in 2004. Foreign Policy:     McCain is considered to be a “war hawk” on foreign policy issues. He supported the invasion of Iraq in 2003, and continues to call for an increase in US troop presence overseas. McCain has pushed for strong confrontation with the nation of Iran. He has stated that "the military option cannot be taken off the table" in dealing with the Iranians. John also firmly supports the sovereignty of the state of Israel. He would certainly defend America’s alliance with the Israelis as President. Immigration:     McCain has generally supported loose immigration policies. He co-sponsored legislation that would legalize and eventually provide citizenship to the 12 – 20 million illegal immigrants in America. He believes that low-skilled immigrant labor is necessary to supply important service roles that native-born Americans do not want. He also co-sponsored a bill with Sen. Ted Kennedy to expand the use of guest worker visas. 8 Libertarian: Bob Barr and Wayne Allen Root (President and Vice President of the United States) Contact Info: Website: www.bobbarr2008.com Email: mail@bobbarr.org Phone: (770) 836-1776 Mailing Address 900 Circle 75 Pkwy. Suite 1280 Atlanta, GA 30339 Experience:        Barr was an official with the CIA (1971-78) United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia (1986-90) Represented the 7th District of Georgia (1995 – 2003) Member of the Long-Term Strategy Project for Preserving Security and Democratic Norms in the War on Terrorism at the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University (2003 – 2005) Chairman of the 21st Century Liberties for Freedom and Privacy (Current) Board Member of the National Rifle Association (Current) President and CEO of a public policy consulting firm called Liberty Strategies (Current) Platform:  Mr. Barr is a strong and fervent advocate of privacy rights.  He opposes many provisions of the Patriot Act and looks for its repeal.  He is a great supporter of the 2nd Amendment.  Plans to limit anti-immigration legislation that infringes on civil liberties. 9 Constitution: C Charles O Baldwi and Da O. in arrell Castle (Pres sident and Vice Pr d resident o the Uni States) of ited Contac Informati ct ion: Website: htt tp://baldwin08.com/ Email: contac E ct@baldwin2 2008.com Expe erience:  Attended Midwestern Baptist Col n llege in Pont tiac, Michiga an  Enrolled in Liberty Bible Institute at Liberty U i e University, a since ha earned his and as Bachelor and Master Degrees in T Theology, as well as received two ho s onorary Doctorate Degrees e  Founder and minister at the Cross a sroad Baptist Church in Pensacola, F where hi FL, is church wa recognize by Ronald Reagan. as ed d  Radio talk show host, accomplish author, n k , hed newspaper an internet c nd columnist whose art ticles and po olitical comm mentaries are carried by a host of inte e ernet sites, newspape and news magazines ers, s ign Forei Policy:  Cares to bring troops home imme b ediately, and opposed the war from th beginning e he g because of a lack of a letter of ma o arque and rep prisal.  Plans to cease the emp building and playin policemen of the worl Claims c pire g ng n ld. that the United States of America will once ag being conducting it U a gain tself as the Republic it was mean to be. nt American Jobs:  Supports reimposing tariffs on all foreign imp l ports, must h have a trade policy that works in the best interest of the A t American peo ople  Favors a tariff based r t revenue syst tem, original implemen by our f lly nted founding fathers, which was the policy of th United St w e he tates during most our na ation’s history. 10 Independe Ralph Nader a Matt Gonzalez I ent: h and z (Pr resident an Vice P nd President of the Un nited Stat tes) Conta Informa act ation: Website: htt W tp://www.vo otenader.org/ / Mailing Addre ess Nader for Presiden 2008 nt P.O. Box 3410 03 Washington, D.C. 20043 Experience: 5 AB e ilson School of f  In 1955 Ralph Nader received an A magna cum laude from the Woodrow Wi Interna ational Affairs P Princeton Univ versity, with a major in East A Asian studies  In 1958 he received a LLB with dis 8, stinction from Harvard Law S School.  Consum advocate, l mer lawyer, author r  Worked for 40 years on behalf of th health, safety and economi well being o the American he y ic of n people by lobbying m many important Acts concerni these issue t ing es. gn Foreig Policy: f tate nd at tates needs to h highlight the  Nader favors a two-st solution an believes tha the United St broad and deep peace movement in Israel and its c a e counterparts am mong Palestinians and among g Americ cans of the Jew faith. wish  The current political s strategy of pre-emptive war i the Middle E is a disaste for both the in East er Americ people and the people of the region. Na can d ader/Gonzalez w would reverse this policy.  The pli ight of the Tibe people is o of the grea human rights tragedies of th Twentieth etan one at s he Century The Chinese government h brutally op y. e has ppressed the people of Tibet a engaged in a and n conscio campaign t wipe out trad ous to ditional Tibeta culture an Fiscal Issues: l nited States nee a redirected federal budget that adequat funds cruc priorities eds d tely cial  The Un like inf frastructure, tra ansit and other public works, schools, clinic libraries, for cs, rests, parks, sustain nable energy an pollution con nd ntrols.  From th beginning h been agains the bailout plan, and are ho he has st oping to sustain the grassroots n uprisin against the b ng bailout.  NAFTA and the WTO make commercial trade sup A O preme over env vironmental, la abor, and consum standards a need to be replaced with open agreemen that pull up rather than pu mer and nts p ull down these standards t s. 11 Democra Dick D at: Durbin (United S States Sen nator) We ebsite: www w.dickdurbin.com/home Email: G to http://w Go www.dickdu urbin.com/co ontact Mail ling Address s 101 West Grand Ave. #200 . Chica IL 6061 ago, 10 Phone ( (312) 527-36 667 Exper rience:  Graduated from college and law scho at George d e ool etown Univer rsity.  Worked fo Lt. Governo Paul Simon and spent 13 years as the Illinois state Senate or or n e e Parliament tarian.  Elected in 1982 to repre esent the 20th Congressiona district. al  Holds the second highest-ranking po osition in the S Senate: Assis stant Democra Senate atic Majority Leader. L  In 2006 wa recognized as “One of A as d America’s 10 Best Senator by Time m rs” magazine. Iraq: he q greatest foreig policy fail gn lure of an Adm ministration i in  Feels that th war in Iraq may be the g our nation’s history. ring the troops home, but leave a tactica force to pro al otect U.S. asse and ets  Wants to br personnel, and engage i limited mis in ssions against al-Qaeda and other terror groups. t rist a k nt to r  Hopes for all to reject the blank check this Presiden continues t request for this war. rd e and ation services provided to v veterans when n  Worked har to improve health care a rehabilita returning home. h th Healt Care:  Wants to ensure that all Americans h e l have access to affordable h o health care coverage.  Supports an employer-b a based approac to universa health cove ch al erage supplem mented by a publicly-fi inanced progr to assist t ram those of limited means.  Introduced legislation to make health insurance m d o h more affordable for small b businesses and d the self-em mployed by al llowing them to join purch hasing pools w a choice of health with plans and tax credits to reduce their c t costs. 12 Green: Kathy Cummings (United States Senator) Website: http://www.kathycummings4senate.com/ Phone: 773-276-3776 Mailing Address 2533 West Thomas Street Chicago, IL 60622 Experience:     BS, Sociology, University of Nebraska MA, Special Education, Gifted and Talented, Northeastern University Founder and President of Milk Outrage Organization (MOO) , Healthy Air, and Alliance of Nonsmokers Candidate, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 4, 2006 Platform:          Pushing for transparency in government. Strong advocate of peace and respect for our planet and one another. Pushes for the elimination of the Free Trade Agreement. Would like to see the death penalty abolished. Believes that corporations should be held responsible for protection of the environment, human rights, and public health and safety. Calls for the elimination of factory farms and animal testing. Establish Green Collar Job Corp for poor, high school drop-outs, and vets. In favor of a minimum wage increase. Protection for privacy without surveillance. 13 Republican: Steve Sauerberg (United States Senator) Contact Info: Phone: (630) 424-3490 Website: www. sauerbergforussenate.com Mailing Address: Sauerberg for U.S. Senate 1919 S. Highland Ave Suite D-127 PO BOX 667 Lombard, IL 60148 Experience:   Steve has been a family practitioner for over 25 years. Graduated from Rush Medical College, where he was inducted to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, top 15% of his graduating class Platform:         Opposes amnesty for all illegal immigrants. Against raising taxes, instead believes families and individuals should be trusted to spend their money better than the government. Says his proposed health plan will decrease healthcare costs and make coverage available to all Americans. Opposes a timeline for withdrawal in Iraq and supports military spending and increased funding for covert intelligence gathering operations. He believes that to protect the future of the social security system more jobs must be created to fund social security benefits. In favor of drilling in ANWR and offshore to decrease our foreign oil dependence Wants an increase in education funding veterans receive when they return home. He believes we must fund programs geared at protecting the environment. 14 Libertarian: Larry A. Stafford (United States Senator) Contact Info: Phone: (312) 771-0090 Website: www.stafford4senate.com Mailing Address: Stafford for US Senate PO Box 368 South Beloit, IL 61080-0368 Experience:     Served in US Army for three years as a Military Police Officer, achieving rank of Sergeant E-5 Worked with Rockford Area Libertarian Party for nearly 10 years Served as Illinois Volunteer Coordinator for the Libertarian presidential campaign of Harry Browne All of his life he’s been a working man in which he makes the claim he’s best suited to represent the hard working people of Illinois Platform:         Pledges to follow in the footsteps of lifetime Libertarian Ron Paul. Plans to eliminate the federal income tax by slashing government spending until it is no longer needed. Believes we should follow a responsible plan to end the war in Iraq. Help individuals and businesses thrive by reducing all federal handouts, over time, to zero and support private charitable efforts by increasing their tax deductions. Plans to eliminate the federal Department of Education and all federal meddling in education. Supports an instant background check to prevent gun ownership by children, the mentally unstable, and violent. Plans to foster real retirement security by allowing Americans to opt out of the government-run system and create their own retirement accounts Pledges to establish a path to legalization for current illegal immigrants, deport illegal immigrants who commit crimes, and increase the speed of processing productive legal immigrants into our nation. 15 Constitution: Chad N. Koppie (United States Senator) Contact Info: Phone: (773) 699-0516 Website: www.koppieforsenate.com Mailing Address: Koppie for Senate 39 W 140 Freeman Road Gilberts, IL 60136 Experience:     Attended Purdue University where he obtained his pilot’s license He served as Vice-Chairman of Illinois Center Right Coalition Served on the Illinois District 300 School Boar as well as the Rutland Township Board of Trustees Currently serves as Kane County Regional School Board Trustee Platform:         Pro-Life, pledges to work tirelessly to overturn Roe v. Wade Strong advocate of the 2nd amendment and will push to allow for conceal-carry laws nationwide He is pro marriage-and the traditional family, opposes government recognition of any kind of homosexual relationship He pledges no new or increase in taxes as well as cutting government spending He supports elimination of the FDA and is opposed to government takeover of the health care industry Opposes amnesty for illegal immigrants and supports granting citizenship only to immigrants who have fully assimilated and who share our values and language Pledges to create more oil refineries in the US and open up areas in the ANWR regions of Alaska, the gulf coast and Colorado, as well eliminate the department of energy He opposes cutting off funding for our troops or unilateral disarmament and disengagement, but favors providing benchmarks and a detailed exit strategy 16 Democrat: Steve Cox (US Representative in Congress) Contact Info: Website: www.stevecoxforcongress.com/index.html Email: steve@stevecoxforcongress.com Mailing Address 507 West Main Street Urbana, IL 61801-2503 Experience:  Worked for the US State Department beginning in 1964 as a clerk.  Studied at George Washington University before being drafted into the military to provide service in Vietnam, where he won a Bronze Star medal for meritorious service.  Resumed his career with the State Department and completed an Associate of Arts degree at Spartanburg Methodist College in 1980.  After graduating, Steve continued to work for the State Department as a Passport Examiner.  Been involved in volunteer organizations such as Court Appointed Special Advocates and Meals on Wheels. Iraq:  Against continued presence of further military actions in Iraq.  Cares to seek reconciliation with the international community and Iraqi people.  Understands that the United States must bear a great deal of responsibility for the issues occurring in Iraq, but that we should not consider it our place to determine how Iraq should recover from this experience.  Knows we must humbly ask for international and Iraqi help in this restoration process and forgiveness for our incorrect actions. Health Care  Feels that health care should be provided for all of our citizens.  The federal government should be in charge of providing service to citizens.  Providing health care is part of the common good. 17 Repu ublican: T Timothy V Johnso V. on (US Represen ntative in Congress) Contact Info: Phone: ((217) 403-4 4690 Website: www.house e.gov/timjoh hnson/index.shtml Mail ling Address s 1207 Longworth House Off Building 7 h fice g Washing gton, D.C. 20 0515 Expe erience:    y e y Served 4 years on the Urbana City Council Illinois St Representative (197 tate 76-2000) Currently in his 4th ter as U.S. C y rm Congressman n Platf form:           p w cy. Johnson promotes new farm polic He is push hing for low taxes (as well as oppo wer osing tax hik kes). Johnson wants to brin federal do w ng ollars home t Illinois un to niversities. He wants to protect Social Securi ity. He is figh hting for affo ordable presc cription med dication. Votes to protect the environment. p . He is push hing for the expansion o bio-fuels. of Paying sp pecial attention to the nee of Veter eds rans. Promotes fiscal respo onsibility. n al that ressed U.S. Wants to help spark in the nation''s agricultura economy t has depr farmers fo much of th last decad or he de. 18 Dem mocrat: N Naomi D. J Jakobsson (Representative in the General Asse n embly) Contact Info: Website: www.naomija akobssonfor1 103.com/ind dex.html Em mail: naomi@ @naomijako obsson.com Mail ling Address s P.O Box 273 O. Champ paign, IL 618 824 Expe erience:  Received an Associat Degree f te’s from Parklan College, a Bachelor’s Degree nd s from the University o Illinois, an a Master’s Degree in Teaching En U of nd nglish as a Second Language from the Unive ersity of Illin nois.  Served as Champaign County Rec s n corder of De eeds from 19 to 1996. 984  Served as Director of a Woman’s Fund, Deve s f elopment Dir rector of the University e YMCA, and Executiv Director o the Univer a ve of rsity YWCA A.  In 2002 st tood for elec ction to the I Illinois Gene Assembl and has b eral ly, been reelected in 2004 and 2006. n Healt thcare:  If the Fed deral govern nment does n step up and ensure al citizens he not ll ealth care, then the state should s in. s step s versal access to affordab health ins s ble surance that  Favors a system built around univ would me with exis esh sting employ yer-provided health care. d Taxa ation:  Favors ad doption of a g graduated ta that would lower taxes on families making ax d under $20 00,000 per year, with a ta increase o families m ax on making more than that e amount by about 5%. y t s fficient to res store social s services, pre eserve and  Increment in revenues will be suf enhance parks, fund s p schools, incr rease funding to universi g ities, stay on track to n make up our pension deficits, and make paym o d ments on bon we would issue for nds d infrastruc cture and oth capital ne her eeds. 19 Republican: Frank Calabrese (Representative in the General Assembly) Contact info: Email: frank.calabrese1@gmail.com Experience:  Dean’s List student as well as a Campus Merit Scholar at the University of Illinois  Served as the chair of public universities in the Illinois Board of Higher Education Student Advisory Committee  Third year as an elected member of the University’s Faculty-Student Senate  Defended the Chief Illiniwek Referendum, in which almost 8,000 voted in favor of Chief Illiniwek, from the University Administration  Stood up for the Homecoming Parade when it was in jeopardy Platform:       Calabrese is pushing for adequate state funding for higher education, particularly at the University of Illinois. In favor of a capital plan supporting UI construction and education, Lincoln hall included. Wants to fully fund the state pension program by increasing state payments into the pension system and pledges never to suspend payments. Wishes to prohibit major contributions from state contractors to statewide officeholders. In favor of allowing recall elections and overhauling campaign finance laws. In efforts to raise state revenue, Calabrese would support a limited tax on services and allow a casino in the Chicago area, only if proceeds went to construction and educational purposes. 20 Democrat: Tony Fabri (Champaign County Auditor) Email: tonyfabri@hotmail.com Mailing Address 308 N. Edwin St. Champaign, IL 359-1693 Experience:      Currently serves as Champaign County Auditor. Elected to County Board in 2000; re-elected in 2002. Served as County Board ViceChair (2002-04). Member of City of Champaign Human Relations Commission (1997-2003). 15-year resident of Champaign County. Graduate of University of Illinois and UIUC College of Law. Platform:  Fabri pledges to support public health  Strong advocate of conserving the environment  One of his priorities is protecting senior citizens  In favor of holding the line on taxes Republican: Brad Jones (Champaign County Auditor) Email: brad-jones1@hotmail.com Mailing Address 3105 Amy Dr Champaign, IL 61822 Experience:  Obtained a finance degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign  Master's degree in business administration from Emory University  Champaign County Board member, elected in November 2006  Currently serves as the vice chair of the county board finance committee Platform  Pledges to serve as taxpayer’s watchdog over wasteful county spending  Pledges to be proactive in providing financial analysis to the county board to assist in effective decision making  Exclaims that this position is 1 of only 2 offices focusing on the county’s financial matters, stating he is qualified for financial oversight from his educational background and 18 years of financial experience 21 Democrat: Kimberly Hooper (Champaign County Circuit Clerk) Phone: (217) 714-1089 Website: http://kimhooperforcircuitclerk.org/ Experience:  Currently a Legal Administrative Assistant in the State’s Attorney’s Office  As a part of the Civil Division in the State’s Attorney office she assists with drug forfeitures, mental petitions and employee contracts  Previously served as judge’s clerk Platform:  Claims she is proficient with new courthouse computer program  Certain she can improve morale, productivity, and customer service within office Republican: Linda S. Frank (Champaign County Circuit Clerk) Phone: (217) 359-2943 Website: www.lindasfrank.com Experience:  Has held the position of Champaign Circuit Clerk since 1991  Champaign County Board 1982-1991  National Award for Excellence in Government for Public Access as first clerk to offer computerized access to records  Assisted in creating the traffic safety program, which offers first time offenders the opportunity to take a class to remove minor violations from their record Platform:  Make government more open and accountable 22 Democrat: Mark C. Medlyn (Ch hampaign County Coroner) n ) Email: mc cm749@msn n.com Mail ling Address s 400 Crail Rd 07 Champai ign, IL 359-8971 Expe erience:  1977 gradu of India University with a BA in Police A uate ana A Administratio currently on, y working on masters thr n rough Easter IL Univer rn rsity in Educ cation Techn nology.  Retired fro the Cham om mpaign Polic Departmen after servi 29 years ce nt ing s.  Wrote text book on the Illinois Vehicle Code t is used t t e that throughout th he community college sys y stem in the s state of Illino ois. Goal l:  Goal in thi campaign is to help alleviate some of the costs of running the office by is e s locating other revenue streams so that the tax payers do n have the added burde o e o not en unique to Champaign County, of having to in n nvestigate all deaths that occur in the l e County ev when the incident th caused th victim to d may hav occurred ven hat he die, ve in another county. At a time that revenue for the county i shrinking and the r t is demands of other agencies are pu utting pressur on the rev re venue for the county, it is e incumben that we loc and utilize other rev nt cate venue stream to help wi the budge ms ith et demands. 23 2 Republican: Duane Northrup (Champaign County Coroner) Contact Info: Phone: (217) 384-3888 Email: dnorthrup@co.champaign.il.us Mailing Address Brookens Administrative Center 1776 E. Washington Urbana, Illinois 61802 Experience:  Northrup has held the position of Champaign County Coroner since 2004  Currently serves as the first vice president of the Illinois Coroners and Medical Examiners Association  Manages an office of three full-time deputies, three part-time deputies and two secretaries 24 Democrat: Danis Pelmore (Champaign County Recorder of Deeds) Phone: (217) 202-1077 Mailing Address 304 Foxwell Ct. Champaign, IL 202-1077 Republican: Barbara A. Frasca (Champaign County Recorder of Deeds) Phone: (217) 384-3774 Mailing Address 1776 E. Washington Urbana, IL 61802 25 Democrat Julia R Rietz D t: R. (Champ paign Cou unty Stat Attorn te’s ney) Website: w www.juliarie etz.org Email: julia arietz@myw way.com Mail ling Address s P.O Box 939 O. Urba IL 61803 ana, erience: Expe  1993 grad duate of the U University o Illinois Co of ollege of Law w  Prosecuto in the Stat Attorney Office, pr or te’s y’s rosecuting c cases ranging from traffic g c to homicides, focusin on child ab ng buse and neg glect.  Elected Champaign C C County State’s Attorney in Novembe 2004. er, Acco omplishmen nts:  Decreased backlog cr d riminal cases and ensured that decisi s ions were ma with a ade focus on justice. j  Helped cr reate continu uous jury ter process an created th Delinquen Court Cos rm nd he nt st Recovery program. y  Led effort behind the successful c t collaboration between th Children’s Advocacy n he s Center an the Cham nd mpaign Urban Public He na ealth District. 26 2 Republican: Janie Miller-Jones (Champaign County State’s Attorney) Website: janiemillerjones.com Phone: (217) 893-1053 Email: friendsofjaniemillerjones@gmail.com Mailing Address: Miller-Jones for State's Attorney 700 Oakcrest Dr. Rantoul, IL 61866 Experience:  B.A. from Illinois State University in 1993  J.D from Southern Illinois University in 1999  14 years in the National Guard, 5 years in JAG  9 years in the Public Defender’s Office of Champaign Platform:  Justice, not just convictions  Believes in consistency in charges, while seeking fair sentences.  Says that prevention of crime starts with the youth.  Believes in drug treatment and rehab for offenders, along with mandatory prison sentences. 27 Democ crat: Jane Anderso Distri 7 et on, ict (County B ( Board Me ember) Contac Informatio ct on: Email: jab ba@insightb bb.com Mail ling Address s 1911 M McDonald D Dr. Champa aign, IL 356-2433 Expe erience:  Resident of the county since 1957 o y 7  Has serve on the Cou ed unty Board i 2000, and was re-elec in 2002 and 2004. in d cted  Longtime member an past presid of the L e nd dent League of W Women Voter and worke rs ed actively with Friends of Public Health to pass a referendu creating t County w s um the Board of Health.  Serves as Chair of the Justice/Soc Services Committee, Environme e cial s ental and Land Use Committee e Inter rests:  Proud of changes achie eved by Dem mocratic maj jority includ ding passing a living wage, ma aking change to remove discriminat es tion in the co ounty person policy, nnel working to have mino t ority and women owned firms consid dered in cou unty projects, and makin quality ap ng ppointments to many im mportant Boa ards. 28 2 Democrat: C. Pius Weibel, District 7 (County Board Member) No Picture Available Contact Information: Phone: (217) 398-6117 Email: cpiusweibel@hotmail.com Mailing Address 709 W. Green St. Champaign, IL 61820 Experience:  Current District 7 Board Member  Current Chair of the County Board  Member of the County Facilities and Finance Committees 29 Green: Walter Pituc, District 7 Contact Information: Phone: 217-819-1591 Email: votewalter@gmail.com Mailing Address Friends of Walter Pituc P.O. Box 623 Urbana, IL 61803-0623 Experience:  Walter is currently a student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign studying History and Secondary Education  Member of the Prairie Green Party, Illinois Green Party, Students for Environmental Concerns, Midwest High Speed Rail Association, Students United Against Sweatshops, and was Vice-President of the UIUC Campus Greens in 2007-2008 Platform:  Local Environmental Sustainability by reducing waste and supporting local recycling programs and green businesses.  Citizen empowerment by supporting recall mechanisms at all levels of government to keep our officials accountable.  Make sure that county services are running efficiently while upholding the high quality of services. 30 Republican: Stephanie Dold, District 7 (County Board Member) Contact Information: Email: info@stephandtony.com Mailing Address 802 W Springfield #1 Champaign, IL 61820 Experience:  Lived in Champaign for 4 years  Graduate student at the University of Illinois. Platform:  Government should only perform those functions that cannot be done by individuals and private organizations.  Government must be accountable to taxpayers and act in a responsible and transparent manner  Government should ensure fair and equal access to its institutions, such as schools and the courts  Government should defer to the owners when considering the stewardship of property 31 Republican: Tony Pomonis, District 7 (County Board Member) Contact Information: Email: info@stephandtony.com Mailing Address 802 W Springfield #1 Champaign, IL 61820 Experience:  Lived in Champaign for 23 years  In 2002 he graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in English.  He now manages Taffies Restaurant throughout the week Platform:  Government should avoid unduly interfering with free enterprise and free markets, allowing local businesses to stay competitive.  Government should have a built-in bias toward lowering taxes, allowing citizens to keep more of what they earn  Government should ensure that an excellent education is available to every child and supported by all.  Government should exercise eminent domain only with extreme caution. 32 Democrat Samuel Jay Smu D t: l ucker, Dis strict 8 (County B ( Board Me ember) We ebsite: http:/ //www.smuc ckerforcount tyboard.com m/index.htm Emai sam@smu il: uckerforcoun ntyboard.com m Mail ling Address s 412 W Washingto W. on Urba IL 6180 ana, 01 Expe erience:  Graduated from Knox College wi a BA in S d x ith Sociology/A Anthropology y  Earned MA in Sociology at the U M University of Illinois at C f Chicago  Worked as a union or a rganizer for t years for the United Electrical W ten r Workers, and then a trai iner for unio organizers with AFL-CIO. on s  Currently employed b the Depar y by rtment of Bio oengineering at the Univ g versity of Illinois as Coordinato for Gradua Studies a Sponsore Research. s or ate and ed Environment:  Invest in renewable en r nergy to pow county f wer facilities.  Establish environmen standard for county facilities an vehicles. ntal ds y nd ecycling thro oughout the county.  Expand re Susta ainable Dev velopment:  Encourage residential and commer e rcial growth in the city c centers.  Increase re ecreational p parks and wil lderness area as. Healt th:  Support a County Nurs C sing Home t raises th standard o elder care in our that he of community y. he oard of Heal and Child Dental Acc program lth d cess m.  Support th County Bo rug nd ehabilitation programs.  Support Dr Court an similar re 33 3 Green: Joe Futrelle, District 8 Contact Information: Phone: (217) 328-7853 Email: joe@joefutrelle.org Mailing Address Futrelle for a Green County 1205 S. Race St. Urbana, IL 61801 Experience:  Candidate in 2006 for County Board Platform:  Transparency by making sure every county department is providing public information in as timely and accessible a manner as possible.  Incentives for local organic farming  Protect and nurture our natural and human ecology like public stewardship of the Mahomet aquifer. 34 Democr Brend McGi rat: dan inty, Dist trict 9 (County B ( Board Me ember) Contac Informati ct ion: Web bsite: http://w www.votem mcginty.com/ / Em mail: brenda an@mcginty yzone.com Mail ling Address s 805 E. Shurts St t. ana, Urba IL 61801 Expe erience:  Graduated with a BA in Elementa Educatio at the Uni d ary on iversity of Ill linois  Currently Manager, E y Educational T Technology, Carle Foun , ndation Hosp pital, President and CEO, Q Quasar Strate egies, Inc., a President and CEO, C and Campaign n Advisory Corporation  Member of the Urban Rotary Clu America Society of Training an o na ub, an f nd Developm ment, and Or rganization o American Historians of mpaign Cou unty Accom mplishments: : Cham  Awarded distinguishe budget aw ed ward by the G GFOA in 2007  Improved public acce to County informatio through en d ess y on nhanced Inte ernet presence and access a  Develope a pre-qual ed lified vendor list to prom minority and women owned r mote y business contractors o all Champ c on paign Count construction projects ty  Awarded $4 million t all qualifie minority and women owned busin to ed ness contractor on the Ch rs hampaign Co ounty Nursin Home pro ng oject  Sponsored and passed a county re d d esolution to e extend spousal benefits t domestic to partners  Made qua ality appointments to the Forest Pres e serve, Sanita District, M Transit ary Mass District, and other boa and com a ards mmissions 35 3 Green: Mike Lehman, District 9 (County Board Member) Contact Info: Phone: 217.344.5609 P.O. Box 623 Website: Urbana, IL 61803-0623 Email: rebelmike@earthlink.net Experience:     Graduate student in history at the University of Illinois Lehman coordinated the successful Champaign County Living Wage Campaign He is a grievance officer with the Graduate Employees Organization Assisted in organizing the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, founding WRFU-LP 104.5 Urbana Platform:       Supports public stewardship of the Champaign County Nursing Home, favors a tax referendum to raise revenue and favors land use policies that reduce urban sprawl Reluctantly supports the sales tax for school facilities as the best option available at this point. Pledges to work relentlessly to ensure transparency in county government accounting and operations Wants a courthouse that doesn't just look good but also provides efficient and fair treatment that reduces the need for jails Against reducing the size of the county board from 27 to 18 members, says the board should represent the diversity of the people of Champaign County/District 9 Supports the 2nd amendment, saying when government concentrates on restricting the right so of citizens, it does little to reduce the violence 36 Referenda (from Champaign County Clerk’s Voter Guide) Champaign County Question of Imposing A Retailers’ Occupation Tax And A Service Occupation Tax For School Facility Purposes “Shall Champaign County be authorized to impose a retailers’ occupation tax and a service occupation tax (commonly referred to as a “sales tax”) at a rate of one percent (1%) to be used exclusively for school facility purposes? Cornbelt Fire Protection District Increase Number of Trustees “Shall the number of trustees of the Cornbelt Fire Protection District be increased from 3 to 5?” Champaign County Forest Preserve Proposition To Increase the Limiting Rate Shall the limiting rate under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law for Champaign County Forest Preserve District, Champaign County, Illinois, be increased by an additional amount equal to .02% above the limiting rate for levy year 2007 and be equal to .0919% of the equalized assessed value of the taxable property therein for levy year 2008? (1) The approximate amount of taxes extendable at the most recently extended limiting rate is $2,397,810, and the approximate amount of taxes extendable if the proposition is approved is $3,064,794. (2) For the 2008 levy year the approximate amount of the additional tax extendable against property containing a single family residence and having a fair market value at the time of the referendum of $100,000 is estimated to be $6.67. (3) If the proposition is approved, the aggregate extension for 2008 will be determined by the limiting rate set forth in the proposition, rather than the otherwise applicable limiting rate calculated under the provisions of the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (commonly known as the Property Tax Cap Law) State of Illinois Proposed Call For A Constitutional Convention This proposal deals with a call for a state Constitutional Convention. The last such convention was held in 1969-70, and a new Constitution was adopted in 1970. The 1970 Illinois Constitution requires that the question of calling a convention be placed before the voters every 20 years. In 1988 the electors rejected the call for a constitutional convention with 75% voting against calling a convention, and 25% voting in favor of calling a convention. If you believe the 1970 Illinois Constitution needs to be revised through the convention process, vote “YES” on the question of calling a constitutional convention. If you believe that a constitutional convention is not necessary, or that changes can be accomplished through other means, vote “NO” on the calling of a constitutional convention 37 City of Champaign Township Proposition To Increase The Limiting Rate Shall the limiting rate under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law for City of Champaign Township be increased by an additional amount equal to .02% above the limiting rate for levy year 2007 and be equal to .0550% of the equalized assessed value of the taxable property therein for levy year 2008? (1) The approximate amount of taxes extendable at the most recently extended limiting rate is $482,723 and the approximate amount of taxes extendable if the proposition is approved is $779,597. (2) For the 2007 levy year, the approximate amount of the additional tax extendable against property containing a single family residence and having a fair market value at the time of the referendum of $100,000 is estimated to be $6.67. (3) If the proposition is approved, the aggregate extension for 2008 will be determined by the limiting rate set forth in the proposition, rather than the otherwise applicable limiting rate calculated under the provisions of the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (commonly known as the Property Tax Cap Law). City of Champaign Township Proposition To Post All Contracts And Itemized Expenses On Their Websites Shall the voters of the City of Champaign Township ask the Town of the City of Champaign Township and City of Champaign to post all contracts and itemized expenses on their websites so that taxpayers can see how their money is being spent? Cunningham Township Resolution To Place An Advisory Referendum Question Concerning The System Of Elections "Do you support keeping the current system for local elections so that each voter casts one vote for the candidate they prefer and the candidate who gets the most votes wins?" Resolution To Place An Advisory Referendum Question Concerning Restricting The Use Of Cell Phones While Driving, Bicycling Or By Pedestrians Crossing Streets "Do you support restrictions on the use of cell phones by drivers and bicyclists using public streets and by pedestrians crossing streets so they will not become so distracted by cell phone use that they are a danger to themselves and others?" Resolution To Place An Advisory Referendum Question Concerning Health Care "Do you support national legislation to provide basic health care for all Americans while containing costs through the reduction of bureaucracy and while preserving the doctor-patient relationship, patient choice of doctors, and doctors' choice of their practice settings?" 38 Compromise, Harwood, Kerr Assessment District Proposition To Increase The Limiting Rate Shall the limiting rate under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law for the Compromise, Harwood and Kerr Multi-Township Assessment District, Champaign County, Illinois, be increased by an additional amount equal to 41% above the limiting rate for levy year 2007 and be equal to .0482% of the equalized assessed value of the taxable property therein for all future levy years? (1) The approximate amount of taxes extendable at the most recently extended limiting rate is $12,750.00, and the approximate amount of taxes extendable if the Proposition is approved is $18,000.00. (2) For the 2009 levy year the approximate amount of the additional tax extendable against property containing a single family residence and having a fair market value at the time of the referendum of $100,000.00 is estimated to be $4.70. (3) If the proposition is approved, the aggregate extension for 2009 and thereafter will be determined by the limiting rate set forth in the proposition, rather than the otherwise applicable limiting rate calculated under the provisions of the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (commonly known as the Property Tax Cap Law). 39 40