2013 Election: Oswego Village, School, Park and Library Races

The filing period for municipal elections ended Dec. 26 for the April 9 election. Here’s the 2013 Oswego Election Central Hub where you can find all candidate profiles for each race, links to articles, letters to the editor in support of a candidate and running candidate’s blog entries.

Follow along with election results for Oswego by viewing our results page here.

Early Voting: 

Early voting takes place from March 25 - April 4.
Voters can cast their ballots at Oswego Village Hall or the Kendall County Office Building.  

Voting:

The 2013 election takes place on April 9. Polling sites are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

A list of all polling locations can be found on the Kendall County Clerk's website.

Three trustee seats are open for a four-year term

Candidates:

• Kenneth P. Duda
• Scott Finkenbinder
• Ryan Kauffman
• Jeff Lawson (incumbent)
• Pam Parr
• Judy Sollinger (incumbent)
• Scott Volpe (incumbent)

Pam Parr has not completed Patch’s election questionnaire at this time.

Four board seats are open for a four-year term (one seat must be filled by an unincorporated area)

Candidates:

• Matthew Bauman
• Jill Ko (has dropped out of the election)
• Michael G. McDowell (unincorporated) 
• Gregory O’Neil (unincorporated)
• Danielle Paul
• Eva Renee Powers
• Bradley Schulz

Matthew Bauman has not completed Patch's election questionnaire at this time. 

One open seat for a six-year term

Candidates:

• Alvin P. “Phil” Smith
• Roy R. White (incumbent)

Four seats are available for a four-year term

Candidates:

• Evelyn Givens
• Vernita Hettrich (incumbent)
• Kandi Ream (incumbent)
• Terry Tamblyn (incumbent)
• Craig Weber

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• Oswego 308 Board Votes to Put At-Large Election Option on Ballot
• Candidates File for Oswego April Elections
• State Extends Local Elections Filing Deadline to 5 p.m. Dec. 26

• Letter: Previous Park Board Commissioner Shares Thoughts on Election
• Letter: Support Evelyn Givens for Public Library Trustee
• Letter: Park Board Candidate Roy White has "Abandoned the Voters’ Interests"
• Letter: Support for Ryan Kauffman
• Letter: Resident's Views on Multiple Races Throughout the Village
• Letter to the Editor: Pam Parr for Oswego Village is "Distressing"
• Letter to the Editor: Endorsements for Candidates Based on Being Business Friendly Not an Economic Solution
• Letter to the Editor: Two More Oswego Residents Show Support for Pam Parr
• Letter to the Editor: Danielle Paul Would "Bring Enthusiasm and Skills" to Oswego 308
• Letter to the Editor: Library Candidate Evelyn Givens Introduces Herself
• Letter to the Editor: Support Pam Parr
• Letter to the Editor: Danielle Paul Would be a "Great Asset to School District"
• Letter to the Editor: Support for Pam Parr
• Letter to the Editor: Pam Parr is "Loyal and Tireless" When it Comes to Good of Oswego
• Letter to the Editor: Support Pam Parr in April Election

• Letter: Trustee Candidate Jeff Lawson Introduces Himself
• Why I'm Running (Ryan Kauffman)
• Why Greg O'Neil is Running for School Board
• Letter: Library Candidate Evelyn Givens Introduces Herself
• Candidate's Update (Scott Finkenbinder)
• A Candidate's Introduction... (Scott Finkenbinder)
• Mike McDowell- School Board #308 Candidate in 2013