A Robinson woman is the sole candidate on the primary ballot for clerk/recorder.
Beckie Staley is running unopposed on the Republican ballot for the clerk position. Incumbent Fayrene Wright is not seeking re-election.
Staley is currently the secretary/treasurer for the Eaton Water District and has been there for 15 years.
In her position, she handles payroll, payroll taxes, accounts payable, billing, planning the yearly budget and taking minutes at the meetings.
She has also been the secretary for the Hardinville water district for the past six years.
There she also takes care of payroll, accounts payable, payroll taxes and billing.
On top of that, she has worked as a deputy in the county clerk’s office for the past year. Her duties there also include payroll, recording, accounts payable, tax redemptions and vitals, along with many other responsibilities.
“I have been helping with elections for the past 24 years,” she said.
“As clerk, I intend to continue implementing and improving on things that our current clerk has put into place,” she said. “I will keep educating myself in order to improve the office and make things as easily accessible as possible to the public.”
She has some ideas to help the community and the Clerk’s office work better together.
“I plan to keep up with the changes in technology in order to better serve the community,” Staley stated. “Within a short amount of time, I will have to replace some of the staff in the office due to retirement. I promise to hire capable and friendly staff to assist you.”
Staley grew up in Jasper County and has lived in Crawford County for 24 years. She has been married to her husband Kevin for 25 years and they have two adult children.
Dyllon is a high school history teacher and Dawson is a student at Lincoln Trail College.
Staley attended LTC and received a paralegal certificate from Eastern Illinois University.
“I look forward to working with everyone and serving Crawford County,” Staley said.