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Candidate Profile: Peggy Murphy
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Town of Monroe

In the Town of Monroe, incumbent Todd Hasse is being challenged by Jeff Thomm for chairman. Incumbent Chad Spotts is unchallenged for Supervisor 1. Nick Hartwig is challenging incumbent Mike Lambert for Supervisor 2. Incumbent treasurer Francy Bieneman is uncontested. Peggy Murphy and Sherri Fiduccia are running for clerk.

Position sought: Town of Monroe Clerk

Age: 48

City/town of residence: Town of Monroe

Family: Husband - David; Daughters - Kaitlyn and Elizabeth

Education: Bachelor of Science Degrees in Accounting and Business Administration

Occupation: Wife, Mother, Treasurer at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lena, IL

Previous elected positions held: None



What are the top issues facing this district/municipality and how would you work to resolve it?

Moving financial information to a computer format by creating spreadsheets that are easy to read and calculate formulas easily.



What are other key issues facing the district/municipality, and how would you work to resolve them?

Keeping up to date and informed about ever changing tax and election rules/laws by taking advantage of any online services offered at the city, county, and/or state level



Why are you the best candidate for this office?

I will bring 25+ years of Accounting and 20+ years of H.R. experience to this position working in small to large sized companies. I enjoy new experiences and look forward to expanding my understanding of the governmental agency that directly impacts my family.