2012 election
2012 election: John Criswell, Vermilion County Board District 5
John L. Criswell
Party: Democrat
Age: 72
Home: Tilton
Occupation: Retired
Political experience: Two years on Vermilion County Board
Issues: Does not support selling Vermilion Manor Nursing Home, but does support merging county animal regulation and shelter with the city and a third party organization overseeing shelter; does not want taxes increased.
Newcomer challenges incumbents in Vermilion County Board District 5
DANVILLE — A Republican newcomer is challenging three incumbent Democrats for the three Vermilion County Board seats open in District 5 in November's election.
Teachers union backs Gill in 13th
CHAMPAIGN — Saying that he had "longed for this recommendation in past campaigns," Democratic congressional candidate David Gill Tuesday accepted the endorsement of the Illinois Education Association.
2012 election candidate questionnaire: Tracy Luchik, Champaign County Board District 5
Tracy Luchik
Democrat.
Age: 39.
Home: Champaign.
Occupation: English teacher at Urbana Middle School for 16 years.
Political experience: Political action chairwoman for Urbana Education Association and former president of Urbana Education Association.
2012 election candidate questionnaire: Jeff Kibler, Champaign County Board District 5
Jeff Kibler
Party: Republican.
Age: 30.
Home: unincorporated Champaign.
Occupation: Software and site manager for Infobright Inc.
Political experience: Former president of Champaign County Young Republicans; appointed to county board earlier this year.
Vermilion County Board District 2 candidate: Charles Mockbee
Charles D. "Chuck" Mockbee III
Republican.
Age: 65.
Home: Blount Township.
Occupation: Attorney.
Political experience: Precinct Committeeman in Blount 2.
2012 election candidate questionnaire: Brad Diel, Champaign County Board District 5
Brad Diel
Democrat.
Age: 48.
Home: Champaign.
Occupation: Champaign firefighter.
Political experience: Unsuccessful candidate for county board in 2006; Democratic Party precinct committeeman; member, Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District board.
Vermilion County Board District 2 candidate: Kevin Green
Kevin Gail Green
Republican.
Age: 61.
Home: Rural Oakwood.
Occupation: Farmer.
Political experience: Eight-year Vermilion County Board member.
2012 election candidate questionnaire: Max Mitchell, Champaign County Board District 5
Max Mitchell
Republican.
Age: 60.
Home: Champaign.
Occupation: Realtor.
Political experience: Past chairman of Champaign County Association of Realtors governmental affairs; appointed to county board earlier this year.
Vermilion County Board District 2 candidate: Mike Marron
Mike Marron
Republican.
Age: 36.
Home: Pilot Township.
Occupation: Farmer.
Political experience: Appointed to county board last year; supervisor of Pilot Township; chairman of the Vermilion County Republican Party.
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