Election Profile: DeKalb County Board District 12

John Frieders

Party: Republican

Age: 56

Hometown: Sandwich

Education: Diploma from East Aurora High School

Career: Farmer

Main Goals/Priorities:

• Candidate could not be reached at this time, despite attempts from the Northern Star staff.

Jeffrey Metzger

Party: Republican, Incumbent

Age: 56

Hometown: Sandwich

Education: Associate’s degree in communications

Career: Retired

Main Goals/Priorities:

• Promoting growth in the district, while preserving county farmlands.

• Moving forward with the high-speed fiber optic network project to advance the county technologically.

• Making sure that the board treats residents fairly and respectfully.

Sarah Greer

Party: Democrat

Age: 81

Hometown: Sandwich

Education: Various schools throughout Midwest

Career: Retired

Main Goals/Priorities:

• Being of service to the County and making sure things are being done.

• Making DeKalb County a good, safe place for all.

• Providing a good education to young people.