Union County Clerk
The County Clerk is responsible for the administration of a broad range of services including the filing and recording of all documents affecting real estate ownership/transfer, the processing of U.S. Passport applications, assisting individuals who wish to become a Notary Public, the filing of Business Trade Names and the supervision of Primary, General, School Board and Special Elections.The term of the County Clerk is five years.
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Peter G. Kane
(Rep)
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Joanne Rajoppi
(Dem)
In your view, what are the biggest issues facing the Clerk's Office at this time?
Why are you the best qualified to serve as County Clerk?
The County Clerk serves as the Clerk of Elections. What measures do you support to improve and secure elections and voting in the county?
The incumbent has been in office for over 30 years and has been a Union County employee for 42 years. It is time for a change. Fresh, new leadership is needed in all organizations to keep them current and fully attuned to their constituents. I will provide that leadership and vision.
Unlike my opponent, I have 40 years experience in the private, government and non-profit sectors. I have managed large teams, remote teams and been fully accountable for project delivery and results. Technological innovation and a greater focus on a "customer service mentality" in the Clerk's office will be my guiding principles.
The incumbent has wasted valuable tax payer funds in pursuing a court case to deny the voter of Union County a new, intuitive block voting ballot that severs the ties to vested interests and controlling party organizations. She is one of only 2 County Clerks who have not accept the court's rulings to roll out the new, clearer ballots by office, not by party affiliation.
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