Lisa R. Willems: 2021 candidate for Mundelein village clerk

Three candidates running for one, 4-year term.

Bio

City: Mundelein

Age: 55

Occupation: Administrative assistant at Medline

Civic involvement: MAC Director of Shakespeare Shirts, NLAC Secretary, Kirk Players, St. Andrew Lutheran Church volunteer

Q&A

Q: Why are you running for this office, whether for reelection or election the first time? Is there a particular issue that motivates you, and if so, what is it?

A: Transparency.

Q: Some communities have contracted out for certain services, such as snowplowing, to save money. What innovative methods would you propose to reduce your office's budget? Explain your answer.

A: As village clerk I would have no say. As a community member, I support fiscal responsibility and transparency.

Q: The state's revised Freedom of Information Act guidelines renewed focus on open government. Name one specific step you would take if elected to increase government transparency in your office.

A: Adding social media outlets for meeting minutes, with board approval.

Q: What steps would you take as village clerk to improve and increase the flow of information to residents?

A: See above.