Dawn Jordi Ellison: 2024 candidate for McHenry County Board District 9

Bio

Party: McHenry County Board District 9

Office Sought: Democrat

City: Huntley

Age: 67

Occupation: Retired

Previous offices held:

Why are you running for this office, whether for re-election or election for the first time? Is there a particular issue that motivates you? If so, what?

I have lived in Huntley all my life. I serve on the Huntley Planning Commission. I have held many positions on the District 158 Foundation. Huntley area veterans foundation and Huntley historical society. I want to serve my county and make sure we have infrastructure that this county needs to move forward into the future. I would like to improve services for seniors. We need to expand metal health services

If you are an incumbent, describe your main contributions. Tell us of any important initiatives you've led. If you are a challenger, what would you bring to the board and what would your priority be?

Na

Describe your position regarding the balance between county spending and revenues as it exists today, then describe the chief threats you see looming in the future and how the county should deal with them.

We need to be fiscally responsible

Does there need to be more bipartisanship and cooperation on the county board? If yes, what would you do to help make that happen?

Work with each other to accomplish goals of out county

What role should the county play in combating the opioid crisis?

Proactive

What role should the county play in increasing affordable housing in the region?

We need to provide services for all people