Penny Wegman: Candidate Profile

Note: Answers provided have not been edited for grammar, misspellings or typos. In some instances, candidate claims that could not be immediately verified have been omitted. Jump to:BioKey IssuesQA Bio City: ElginWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Gail Borden libraryAge: 34Family: Candidate did not respond.Occupation: Customer ServiceEducation: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science - Missouri State University - 2003Civic involvement: Elgin Image Advisory Commission - MemberKane County Regional School Board - PresidentCounty Clerk - Elections - Zone ManagerElected offices held: Kane County Regional School Board - PresidentHave you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NoCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Increasing community involvementKey Issue 2 Working together with all trustees and staff to redirect the Board's efforts back to public service and to restore the good image of the LibraryKey Issue 3 Keeping a watchful eye on the budgetQuestions Answers Why are you running for this office, whether for re-election or election the first time? Is there a particular issue that motivates you, and if so, what is it?After reading many of the articles published in your paper, the Herald, and through my Image Advisory Commission and social contacts, knowing some of the people, I feel I am in an ideal position to help work out the problems and restore the Library's image.If you are an incumbent, describe your main contributions. Tell us of important initiatives you've led. If you are a non-incumbent, tell us what contributions you would make.I would like to help restore civility and a team effort on the Board.Do you have a library card? How long have you had it? How often do you use it?Yes, for 25+ years. While I randomly use my card, I bring my 4 year-old niece to play in the children's area.Space is usually an issue at libraries. If that's the case at your library, would your solution be to expand the physical plant or make room by doing away with parts of the collection that technology has made less critical? Explain.Space should not be an issue since we have a brand new main library and branch. Technology should be implemented whenever possible.What impact have economic and technological changes had on libraries? How does a library remain relevant? How should its role in the community change?As with all government bodies, we should be doing more with less. Libraries can remain relevant by focusing on its core services to the community.