Note: westofthei.com distributed questionnaires to candidates for local offices in the April 2 election. Each candidate for a given office was asked the same questions. We will present the answers in posts as they were submitted (spelling corrected when caught). — DH
Silver Lake municipal judge
Patrick Dunn, no response received.
Marlene Engstrom, no response received to age or previous political experience.
Why are you seeking the office?
Dunn: No response received.
Engstrom: I am a 38-year resident of the village, married 43 years. I’m now a widow whose thoughts are for this village. A former 22 year member of the Village Board, I feel I have the knowledge, compassion and time to devote to this position I would like the people to receive just and fair treatment, as they have the past 25 years. I always gave 110 percent and I will continue to do so.
Why are you a better choice than the other candidate?
Dunn: No response received.
Engstrom: I have the time and certainly the devotion and good judgment to do this position. It’s something I really want to do for my village. To the question of a a better choice, the taxpayers will decide on April 2 as it should be Please cast your vote.