New Endorsements of Penny Wegman 2026
I am honored to receive the endorsement of Bexar (TX) County Clerk, Lucy Adame-Clark! During my time as Auditor, I have built amazing working relationships with countless elected officials across the country and I plan to bring that cooperation with me to the Treasurer’s Office. Thank you, Lucy!
Thank you to Heidi DeMarco for her endorsement of my campaign for Treasurer! Transparency is crucial to the Treasurer’s Office and I am proud to be running on those values.
I am excited to receive an endorsement from State Senator Linda Holmes! Senator Holmes’ district represents a significant part of Kane County and I am honored to have her trust!
I’d like to thank Dundee Township Trustee Melissa Day for her endorsement! I’ve gotten to know Melissa over the past few years and I am grateful to have her support!
I'd like to thank Aurora Alderman Dan Barreiro for his endorsement! Dan understands the great need to strengthen cooperation between county and local governments for the sake of our residents. I am honored to have his endorsement!
I am thrilled to have the endorsement of Carpentersville Trustee, Jim Malone! Jim understands the value of transparency and respect at every level of government, I am grateful to have his support!
I am honored to receive an endorsement from Board President of the Kane County Regional Board of Education, Winfried Cooper! Winfried is a hard worker and a good friend, I am grateful for his support headed into the March 17th primary.
I’d like to thank Kane County Circuit Clerk, Theresa Barreiro, for her endorsement! I’ve had the pleasure of serving Kane County alongside Theresa for several years now and look forward to continuing that partnership as the County Treasurer.
Penny Wegman Named 2025 Auditor of the Year
Kane County Auditor Penny Wegman was presented with the 2025 Auditor of the Year Award by the Illinois Association of County Auditors during the Kane County Board meeting Tuesday morning.
The award — which had not been presented by the association in the past five years — was approved by a unanimous vote of the association’s membership through a resolution adopted on November 15, 2025.
The resolution cited Wegman’s leadership in modernizing the Kane County Auditor’s Office, strengthening internal controls, and expanding public access to financial information. Since taking office, Wegman has led multiple initiatives focused on transparency, efficiency, and accountability.
Key Accomplishments & Initiatives
- Expanding the county’s online checkbook to provide real-time public access to county spending
- Recommending financial policy improvements adopted by the Kane County Board to strengthen internal procedures
- Establishing an internship program to give students hands-on experience in public service
- Completing audit work that supported a competitively bid purchasing card system, resulting in improved performance and cost savings
In addition to the Auditor of the Year honor, Wegman has previously received the Innovator of the Year Award from the International Association of Government Officials.
The Illinois Association of County Auditors represents auditors from across the state and promotes professional excellence, accountability, and best practices in county financial management.
Daily Herald endorses Penny Wegman
In the Nov. 5 election, Republican Gretchen Butler of St. Charles is challenging incumbent Democrat Penny Wegman of Elgin in the race for Candidate for Kane County Treasurer.
In seeking a second term, Wegman cites her experience as county Treasurer since 2020 and having earned a master’s degree in business administration in 2016.
Butler points to her 25 years of business experience — some of that owning a hardware store and running all the financials.
Both agree on the importance of the Treasurer remaining independent of other county officials and offices in order to provide objective oversight.
If elected, Butler intends to implement strategies to streamline operations and reduce expenses within the office.
“My goal is to optimize resource allocation, which will ultimately result in cost savings and put more money back into the pockets of the citizens of Kane County,” Butler said.
During Wegman’s term, her office increased access to the Online County Checkbook, developed an internship program, identified and helped the county board close policy gaps and created a Purchase Card Audit process that increased transparency and revenue. The office also received an International Association of Governmental Officials Innovator Award.
Wegman points to her accomplishments during her term, as well as prior experience on the Kane County Board, and wants to increase transparency on how tax dollars are spent. During her term, the office received an International Association of Governmental Officials Innovator Award.
Butler is qualified, but Wegman’s experience and accomplishments during her term give her the edge. Wegman is endorsed.
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Candidate for Kane County Treasurer Penny Wegman receives international award
Innovator Award recognizes Wegman’s changes to county credit card use, documentation
Candidate for Kane County Treasurer Penny Wegman received a national award from the International Association of Government Officials at its annual conference in New Orleans. (Provided by Penny Wegman)
Candidate for Kane County Treasurer Penny Wegman recently received the Innovator Award from the International Association of Government Officials at the annual conference in New Orleans.
The award recognized Wegman’s work for the Kane County Procurement Card Program.
Procurement cards – known as p-cards – are credit cards issued to department heads and office holder
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