County government must take the lead in working to make good-paying jobs available to all residents who are willing to work. In particular, we need to support small businesses. Local entrepreneurs create new products and services that employ new.... Read more

Ethics in government is about putting people first — governing in a way that serves the interests of the general public, not big contributors or other special interests.

We must avoid "Pay to Play" situations in which.... Read more

Voters can make informed decisions when they are provided with timely, accurate information about what their elected officials are doing. Government acts in your name, and spends your money. You have a right to know what it's doing at all times..... Read more

The current structure of DuPage County government makes it very difficult to hold anyone accountable for what goes on. Most spending decisions are made by boards whose members are appointed by the County Board chair, with the other elected board members.... Read more

Various organizations ask candidates to fill out questionnaires and then post the results on their web sites. Below are links to Cathy's answers to questions..... Read more