Humanitarian values on recorder ballot

I am a volunteer for the Democratic Party. I work to build a strong community. That is why I am involved. We have all heard that the 2024 presidential election is about the future of American democracy. In my opinion, the future of our democracy depends on the strength of local communities. It has become increasingly difficult to move forward on the national level because of divisiveness and hatred. In the upcoming March19 Democratic primary we need to select only candidates who share the commitment to strengthen the local community. We need you to be informed about the candidates and vote in the march 19 primary.

If you live in DuPage, my best example of how you can make a difference is to elect Kathleen Carrier, DuPage County recorder. She has created a culture of kindness in her public service that is sadly lacking in her opponents’ histories. A few years ago, one of them proposed eliminating the recorder position that she is now seeking for herself. My personal experience with her is that she wasted my time, tried to confuse me and violated my privacy. The other opponent is a former Republican County Board member who does not share our Democratic values. Neither of them meet my standards because they set people against each other.

Kathy was elected to the position of DuPage County recorder in 2020. Her priorities are 1) the modernization of Permanent Records, 2) cybersecurity safeguards, 3) community outreach, 4) customer service.

Kathleen Carrier has continued the office’s prioritization of providing excellent and efficient customer service. She has also co-hosted a Senior Scams Workshop and 3 annual Veterans Resource Fairs with over 50 agencies providing information about programs.

Let’s re-establish our humanitarian values starting in the March 19 primary and then in the presidential election on Nov. 5.

Donna Prepejchal

Woodridge