Karen Stukel: 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: ChannahonWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Will Recorder of DeedsAge: 46Family: Three sons; ages 27, 24 and 19.Occupation: Elected Official, Recorder of DeedsEducation: Graduate of Joliet Central High SchoolCivic involvement: Candidate did not respond.Elected offices held: Recorder of Deeds 2008-presentHave you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NoCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 The Will County Recorders Office is taking steps to further contribute to going green by establishing electronic recording.Key Issue 2 Fraud notification, enacting this program will offer the residents of Will County the opportunity to register their name and property address online.Key Issue 3 Budget-living within the means set forth by the County Board while continuing to operate with a reduction of management and in securing Union positions.Questions Answers 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 want to continue to make a difference for the people in Will County, property fraud continues to be a wide spread. I am currently in the process of putting in safeguards to protect homeowners.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?I am currently working with the Vetrans Administration on informing our Veterans,the importance of recording their military discharge papers(DD-214) with the Recorder of Deeds Office. This service is free of charge and gives the Veterans the assurance that their document is accessabile and secure.How would you go about improving government transparency?I will continue on the practice of providing accurate information to the Auditor's Office which is viewable to the public online.This field intentionally left blank.Candidate did not respond.This field intentionally left blank.Candidate did not respond.