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Endorsement for Kelly Elias for Logan County Circuit Clerk

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To the editor:

It is my great pleasure to write this letter endorsing Mrs. Kelly Elias for the office of Logan County Clerk of the Circuit Court. Although I am now retired from the Circuit Clerk's Office I worked with Kelly for 6 years. I was always impressed with her ability to identify and quickly resolve issues that needed immediate attention.

The responsibilities of the Circuit Clerk have been established by the Illinois Supreme Court and are numerous and varied. From maintaining the physical court files and Judge's notes to taking passport applications on behalf of the United States Department of State. The Circuit Clerk is responsible for the calculation and collection of fines and court costs, maintaining evidence and assisting judges in the courtroom as well as a myriad of other requirements.



Kelly has established good working relationships with her fellow deputy clerks, judges, attorneys, law enforcement and the public. While she is professional in the execution of her responsibilities she is kind and offers patient assistance to everyone with whom she comes in contact. Policies and procedures in the Clerk's Office as well as the courtroom can change very rapidly. Kelly is able to quickly identify these changes and work to find solutions and the procedural changes required.

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The elected position of the Logan County Circuit Clerk needs to be filled with someone who has proven quality leadership and experience. It is a position that requires a seamless transition from one elected official to the next. It is a position that needs someone who can "hit the road running" and is experienced in the many facets of the office. Kelly came to the Circuit Clerk's Office from the legal community and so her background served her well in learning her new responsibilities. The people of Logan County would be well served by her election to the position of the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

The American Judicial System is one of the central pillars of the foundation of our great country. It either serves us all or it serves none of us. I encourage the voters of Logan County to vote for experience and proven leadership by voting for Mrs. Kelly Elias to fill the position of Logan County Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Deborah Gunning
 

[Posted February 25, 2020]

 

 

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