HOMER GLEN, IL — Clare Lund is running unopposed for an unexpired 2-year term on the Homer Township Public Library Board of Trustees. Lund works as a school librarian, and has a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science. Lund recently filled out the Patch candidate survey, and her answers can be found below: If
HOMER GLEN, IL — Clare Lund is running unopposed for an unexpired 2-year term on the Homer Township Public Library Board of Trustees. Lund works as a school librarian, and has a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science.
Lund recently filled out the Patch candidate survey, and her answers can be found below:
If you are a candidate for the April election, and would like to answer our Patch candidate questionnaire, please email andrea.earnest@patch.com.
Name: Clare Lund
Age (as of Election Day): 36
Town/City of Residence: Homer Glen
Office Sought: Library board
Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?
No
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in English Education; Master’s Degree in Library & Information Science
Occupation:
I currently work as the K-8 librarian for Gower School District 62. This is my 15th year in public education; I previously taught middle school language arts before moving into the library 3 years ago.
Campaign website:
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Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office:
None
The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.
Our library is meant to be a collective space for the entire community to use, so we must ensure that policies continue to be inclusive and welcoming to patrons of all backgrounds. The board will also have some important decisions to make about possible expansions to the library building this next year, and I am excited to be a part of the process.
Do you support Black Lives Matter and what are your thoughts on the demonstrations held since the death of George Floyd and the shooting of Jacob Blake?
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Do you think the current board has done enough to support racial equality, and if not, what specifically should be done to do so?
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What are your thoughts on the national and local coronavirus response? Do you favor measures such as limiting operation of non-essential businesses and restricting indoor/outdoor dining? And do you favor a local mask mandate?
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What are your thoughts on the state and local coronavirus vaccine distribution, and how do you think local governments should work together to handle vaccine rollout?
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What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
As a parent of school-aged children, I would bring a fresh perspective to the Board, and I will work to represent the growing population of young families in Homer Township in the years to come.
If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency):
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Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform
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What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
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If you win this position, what accomplishment would make your term in office as a success?
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Why should voters trust you?
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What are your views on fiscal policy, government spending and the use of taxpayer dollars in the office you are seeking?
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Is there any reason you would not serve your full term of office, other than those of health or family?
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The best advice ever shared with me was:
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What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
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