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Special Issues Voters in the Nov. 2 general election will asked to express a preference on two special issues. ^ One concerns a proposed amendment to Section 9 of Article I. BAIL VOTE It deals with the category of persons who may be denied bail under the Illinois constitution. The present constitutional provision permits denial of bail only to persons charged with offenses punishable by death where the proof is evident or the presumption is great. If the people of Illinois adopt this proposed amendment, persons charged with offenses for which a sentence of life imprisonment may be imposed may also be denied bail where the proof is evident or the presumption is great. TBTAX to be decided by the voters concerns a tinuance of TB care and treatment tax in McHenry The second proposition for county. It reads: "Shall the tax for care and treatment of persons afflicted with tuberculosis be discontinued"? Each vote must be approved by a simple majority to be enforced. General Election Candidates County Offices present levels of funding despite cutbacks. I hope the governor will sign my non-game checkoff bill when it comes before the next session of the General Assembly to provide additional funds for conservation. 2--"The Illinois Constitution already includes the Equal Rights Amendment and the Illinois General Assembly has enacted a round of legislation to guarantee equal opportunity here in Illinois. In addition, we have a legislative commission on the status of women, which has been extremely vigilant and the governor's office has been an advocate for women. However, Illinois has not passed the Equal Eights Amendment, which I happen to support. 3--"As I understand President Governor Contenders of Revenue office, Illinois Department of Revenue, five years in insurance business and personnel. Has been legislative aid and office manager for Rep. Thomas Hanahan. Experience: Extensive experience in problem solving ana people representation in political ana issue organizations. Since 1956, in both elective and appointive positions, such as the Chain of Lakes-Fox River commission and party office. Experienced lecturer on media and before organizational and educational bodies ami institutions on issues and tics. Answers to Questions 1--"Transfer of responsibility from federal to state will be a dismal failure if the state governments see this only as a dumping of programs. Preserving our heritage is essential for the next i Politic ru"T Reagan's economic proposal, he is suggesting swapping programs so for the next generation and funding to that they become either all federal or do this would be supported by me.' 2---"I do not see Women's issues as all state. The total impact of this proposal on the State of Illinois is not* vet clear. It does appear that we will be able to maintain the quality of social services in Illinois without a large tax increase. DARLENE DEGENHARDT Darlene Degenhart, 4506 W. Riverdale, McHenry Political Affiliation: Democrat Office Sought: State Senator, 32nc District Occupation: Has held occupational licenses in Illinois for employment counselling, Insurance Life Accident and Health & Securities. Eight years segregated. All issues are women's issues. The lack of jobs needed to support self-sustaining units of people is our biggest need right now for both men ana women. 3--" "The structure of the new leg­ islature will make the difference and this is currently unknown. I would certainly hope the citizens of Illinois and their legislators will not let people freeze to death, starve to death or die for lack of medical care, for circumstances they cannot control. I would pressure all reasonable avenues to keep this from happening through both governmental ana private action. For Representative JAMES K. THOMPSON Republican ADLAI STEVENSON Democrat Heading the ballot in next Tuesday's general election will be James R. Thompson, present governor of Illinois, a Republican, and his Democratic challenger, Adlal Stevenson. Thompson's running mate, for lieutenant governor, is George Ryan, while Stevenson is being aided in Us bid for the state's top post by a woman, Grace Mary Stern of nearby lake county, who also wants the lieutenant governor's chair. Stevenson hopes to follow in the footsteps >f his father, Adlal Stevenson 11, who was governor of Illinois from 1949 to 1953. Congressional Candidates questions: How do you think you can best serve residents of the 12th Congressional district if you are elected? What is your No. 1 priority for accomplishment? doing will accrue economic benefit to all people in the 12th district as well as the rest of the nation". FOR 63rd REP. DISTRICT of programs, or increased taxes. Which of these will happen is the real question. I believe its too early to tell. d) When federal funding starts to be phased out in 1987, the state will have to establish its priorities and see what revalue it has available to fund these ms. I see tremndous pressures it forth at that time to increase state taxes. Possibly local taxes will be sparecL The key seems to be to determine what programs are really necessary and what programs can be eliminated. I would like to see our present state agencies fry to handle the job without creating more bureaucracy. ESS PHILIP M.CRANE Republican "I believe I can best serve resident* of the 12th district when reelected bj continuing my long term fight tt statutorily limit federal spending; reduce all levels of taxation; cut governmental regulation of our personal, business and professional lives; balance the budget; and provide for a strong national defense. "So far, my effort has resulted in 20 bills which I have sponsored or co- sponsored being incorporated into the tax reduction bill enacted into law in 1981 * "My No. 1 priority for ac­ complishment is to drastically reduce the size of the federal government and to start to reduce the astronomical federal deficit (over 1.2 trillion dollars) which hangs like a millstone around the neck of all Americans and threatens the future of the unborn. So DAN DEFOSSE Democrat "The job of your congressman wil be to serve as your voice ir Washington. As your employee, : must ask for your input regarding issues affecting our district, ana express your views and concerns in Congress. To accomplish this, our congressional mailing will be 'before the fact', giving you an opportunity to respond directly to issues to be discussed, as opposed to 'progress reports' telling you what happened three months ago. "My priority is dealing with a balanced budget. To accomplish this, Congress must assume its respon­ sibility of oversight in eliminating rampant waste in our defense spending, and returning Social Security to a sound financial basis. We must eliminate the 'blank check' spending mentality found in Washington today". RICHARD C. KLEMM Richard C. Klemm, 559 Cress Creek, Crystal Lake Political Affiliation: Republican Office Sought: State Representative, 63rd District Occupation: President and Chairman of The Board of FWE Co., Inc.; St*te Representative in the former 33rd District Experience: Past chairman of the McHenry county board, president of board of education District 46, director special education district; president, Helping Paws; township official; committeeman; chairman McHenry County Economic Development Committee; director, Urban Counties Council; member of House Executive, House Labor and Commerce, and House Public Utilities committees. Member Chain of Lakes- Fox River commission. Answers to Questions 1--"If state revenues continue to fall, every state agency must share in the responsibility in providing a balanced state budget. However, nigh on my priority list for funding continues to be environmental protection and conservation. For example, my bill (HB-847) would have addressed this very issue by allowing local in< no tax increase. 2--"I am optimistic that more and more Illinois legislation will deal with women's issues. Even those who oppose ERA are beginning to realize that women are a powerful economic and political force. Legislators are beginning to address women's issues with serious consideration. In my opinion, it's about time. 3--"a) Initially, Illinois should be able to handle programs without cuts. When the federal government reduces its funding, the real impact will occur benefits, el cal governments to assist the state i environmental protection, and with through reduced s, elimination FRANK S. McCLATCHEY Frank S. McClatchey, 1623 Riverside Drive, McHenry Political Affiliation: Democrat Office Sought: State Representative, 63rd District Occupation: supervisor, Illinois Secretary of State's office Experience: Has worked with Illinois citizens for six years and knows what they want and how they want to be served. Answers to Questions 1--"Yes, we have to be responsible for our environmental needs at all times. 2--"The need for Women's issues has finally come out of the Stone Age and I support their efforts. 3--"a) The President has said it is a financially equal swap. If this is so, I see no problem with the quality of social services in Illinois under the New Federalism proposals, b) In addition to turning the federalism programs over to the states, Reagan's New Federalism proposal would provide a temporary federal trust rund to help them with the costs of these programs. If this does happen, I see no need to raise taxes in Illinois to help these programs along. FOR 64th REP. DISTRICT For State Senator QUESTIONS 1. Environmental Funding--Are you willing to maintain present funding levels for agencies responsible for environmental protection (i.e. EPA and the Department of Conservation) in the face of federal cutbacks? 2. Women's Issues--How would you characterize the state of women's issues? 3. Economic Responsibility--The President has proposed shifting the economic responsibility for more than 40 programs in social services, education, community development and transportation to the states. a) What will be the impact on the quality of social services in Illinois? b) What will be the impact of this proposal on state and local taxes in Illinois? &:.d SEN. DISTRICT JACK SCHAFFER Jack Schaffer, 56 N. Williams, Crystal Lake Political Affiliation: Republican Office Sought: State Senator, 32nd District Occupation: State Senator Experience: State Senator in the former 33rd District since 1973; Minority spokesman of Appropriations II committee; JACK SCHAFFER chairman of the state Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities commission and the Chain of Lakes- Fox River commission; McHenry County auditor from 1968 to 1972; Algonquin 17 committeeman for 20 years. Answers to Questions 1--"I believe that the State of Illinois should be able to retain RONALD A. WAIT Ronald A. Wait, 110 E. Second St., Belvidere Political Affiliation: Republican Office Sought: State Representative, 64th District Occupation: Farmer and farm manager for five years; Ombudsman in Iowa legislative; clerk for Miller and Hickey law firm and for Chief Judge John Sype; teacher and coach for seven years; John Deere accounting training {urogram. Experience: President of Highland hospital board; trustee and board member United Methodist church; chairman of Boone County Housing Authority board; chairman of the Agricultural Council of the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension board; legislation chairman of the Boone County Farm bureau; chairman of the Budget and Admiisions commission, United Givers board. Answers to Questions 1--"Yes, if the programs can be shown to improve the quality of the environment and not just provide more >-• bureaucratic and administrative employment. In all fairness, though, if most other programs were cut, this vital agency would face the same type of financial scrutiny. 2--"The women have, I believe, some very legitimate grievances. I believe women should get equal pay for equal work. The should have equal opportunity for advancement. 3--"a) While the impact of thses proposals are unknown at this time for sure, it looks as though a heavy burden will fall upon the states. Having the programs administered by the states should reduce some of the bureaucratic red tape, which, hopefully, will provide more money for actual services, b) The impact on state and local taxes in Illinois is as yet unclear how much money would be cut back. I have heard a large discrepancy in the figures. If the amount was small, one could probably fund at the present level. However, u there was a large discrepancy, one would either have to cut back on services or raise taxes. JUDY WEIHER Democrat No response to questionnaire . .Hie No. 1 problem today is recognised as the lack of money and the many areas of need. Tlili is true of any office. Will you explain, in 75 words or less, how you propose to deal with the money problem as It affects the office you seek. FOR COUNTY CLERK over the WANTS during the problem times we are going through and that is the only wav to deal with it. RAYMOND E. BUHR Democrat No response to questionnaire FOR REGIONAL SUPT, OF < SCHOOLS j„. *** - * ROSEMARY AZZARO Rosemary Azzaro, 721 Lake avenue, Woodstock. Political Affiliation: Republican Office Sought: McHenry County Cleric Occupation: McHenry County Cleric Experience: Many years of service in the County Clerk's office prior to becoming Chief Deputy Clerk. Served as Chief Deputy Clerk from 1958 to 1978, at which time she was elected County Cleric. Answer to Question "I propose to continue running the County Clerk's office in a moat ef­ ficient and economical manner by maintaining a minimal staff as I have done in the past. DARLENE FEES Democrat No response to questionnaire FOR COUNTY TREASURER O.C. "DIXIE" O'HARA O.C. "Dixie" O'Hara, 730 Gerry street, Woodstock Political Affiliation: Republican Office Sought: Regional • Superin­ tendent of Schools Occupation: Assistant Regional Superintendent of Schools Experience: "Thirty-one years teacher, dean, coach, athletic director at Woodstock high school. Seven years assistant regional superintendent of schools. Masters degree in school administration from the University of Illinois. Answer to Question "$20,000 comes through my office every year and is pro rated for each school. There is nothing that can be done. KOK COUNTY BOARD LtHoH GARY W. VERDUNG Gary W. Verdung, 452 W. Park avenue, Cary. Political Affiliation: Republican Office Sought: McHenry County Treasurer Occupation: Personnel specialist for the Illinois Department of Tran­ sportation Experience: "Through my ex­ perience on the county board, I've grown accustomed to the treasurer's office and understand the fiscal operations of our county government and, more importantly, the overall tax cycle. I have over 14 years ex­ perience in the business management fiscal field in both government ad­ ministration and private industry. Answer to Question "Being part of the county govern­ ment at this time, I am proud that McHenry county is in sound financial condition. The county tax rate was lowered in FY 1981 and we expect no increase in FY 1982. It is precisely this type of financial and administrative understanding that the next treasurer should possess. "It has not been easy on the county board to limit the spending of funds in the recent past. However, as clearly shown, it can be done with a little belt- tightening and professional ad­ ministration. MARION HANSON Democrat No response to questionnaire FOR SHERIFF C.B. "CLINT" CLAYPOOL C.B. "Clint" Claypool, 4212 Pooca, McHenry Political Affiliation: Republican Office Sought: County Board, District 2 Occupation: Retired Experience: "F have served on the county board for,the past four yrars. I feel my experience, gained as chairman of tyoth the Finance and Courthouse Operations committees, is extremely valuable, especially in these trying times. My past af­ filiations are with the McHenry Zoning Board of Appeals, McHenry County Association for the Retarded, Kiwanis club, McHenry Chamber of Commerce and the school board of McHenry Community High School District 156. Answer to Question "I was during my term as Chair­ man of the Finance committee that we requested the county board to impose a hiring freeze due to the decline in county revenues. This practice must be continued. Our elected officials must continue to cooperate in holding the line on ex­ penditures. The duty of a board member is to study all expenditures and make sure our expenses do not exceed our revenues. HENRY A. NULLE Henry A. Nulle, 244 Hoy avenue, Woodstock Political Affiliation: Republican Office Sought: McHenry County Sheriff Occupation: McHenry County Sheriff Experience: "I am the present sheriff of McHenry county and have 28 years service with the department, serving in every position. Answer to Question "I have worked with the budget for years and have found that people must be able to double up and to do more than one job. "The NEEDS must take priority DEAN C. CUNAT Dean C. Cunat, 3200 W. Jus ten road, McHenry Political Affiliation: Republican Office Sought: County Board, District. 2 Occupation: Vice-President with Terra Cotta Realty Experience: Cunat has been a county board member for four years. He has also served on the board of directors for McHenry hospital, the Boy Scouts, Kiwanis club, Metal Building Dealers association, chairman of the Planning and Zoning commission, GOP precinct committeeman, NIPC and the McHenry County Plan com­ mission. Answer to Oiiftlw "Since the major portion of the county funding is not within the (Continued on pog* 17)