Karen A 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:BioQA Bio City: ChannahonWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Twitter: Candidate did not respond.Facebook: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Candidate did not respond.Age: 50Family: I am a lifelong resident of Will County. My parents Mary Ann Stukel(deceased 2009) and Robert (Pam)Stukel of Melborne, Australia. I have 2 sisters Deb(Glen) Podzimek and Barb (Bob) Bersano both of Shorrwood, Il. have 3 wonderful sons. Zach (Jacqueline) Ficarella, 31 of Crest Hill, Il, Michael Smith Jr 28 and Jordan Smith, 23, both of Channahon, Il and my beautiful dog, Bailey!Occupation: Will County RecorderEducation: Graduate of Joliet Central High School 1983Civic involvement: Candidate did not respond.Elected offices held: Will County RecorderQuestions Answers How well has the Recorder of Deeds performed, and what qualifications would you bring to the office?I believe I have done a great job since taking office in 2008. I have over 15 years of small business management expierence. I have managed the budget set forth by the County Board and have lived with in my means. I have brought in a new land records system and have put in place a disaster recovery program in the event of a catastrophy.If you expect to ask for an increase in appropriations during the next four years, what areas would you want to put more money into?If I were to ask for an increase it would be for Records Preservations. I would like to see all historical documents available electronically.List any of your relatives (including those related to you by marriage, and nieces/nephews) who are on the public payroll in Illinois, their jobs and who they work for.NoneDescribe your position on transparency in the office and the ease of access to records by the public. If you believe improvements are needed, what are they and how would you go about achieving them?I believe in total transparency. The budget is currently available online through the Will County Auditors office and any of our recorded documents with the exception of our restricted documents are available to the public via on line, historical books or micro film.Please list any elected office you've ever run for and what the result of that election was. Have you ever been appointed to fill an unexpired term?2008 General election for Recorder of Deeds - won2012 General election for Recorder of Deeds - wonWhat other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?The fluctuations in the housing market. People should be able to keep their homes.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.Justice Kilbride of the United States Supreme Court.What is the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?To Listen to what others have to say and to make the most out of life no matter what life throws at you.If life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?Spending more time with my mother before she passed away.What was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?Reading, I'm always interested in learning new things.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?I have always told my children "to do the right thing"