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Candidate Profile: Rene Nicholson
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Monticello Village Board

Incumbents Doreen Sies and Rene Nicholson (running as a write-in candidate) are seeking re-election to the Monticello village board. Larry Strauss and Robert Harvey are also running for the three seats open.

Name: Rene Nicholson

Position sought: Monticello village trustee

Age: 42

City/town of residence: Monticello

Family: Married with two sons

Education: High school, some college

Occupation: Mary Kay Consultant, bar manger

Previous elected positions held: Village trustee



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

We have streets that need repairing. How to resolve it, getting them fixed.



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

We also have equipment that needs to be replaced. It comes down to finding the money in the budget to get the things we need to have.



Why are you the best candidate for this office?

I have been on the village board for two years now and have learn alot about the village and what makes it run. I want to see this village grow. I volunteer my time to help out the committee club as I can. I helped the Lions Club clean up the wishing well out at the lake. I would like to continue being on the village board to be a part of what makes this village wonderful.