Monday March 23, 2009, 9:17 pm
Hope you win. It's time the children had people who care for them in office.

Monday March 23, 2009, 9:20 pm
Thank you for your support of our candidacy.

I encourage you to learn all you can about your school board candidates and vote for the people who will best represent you.

Your vote counts and can make a difference!

Monday March 23, 2009, 9:20 pm
Best of luck to you Janet..
Noted..

Monday March 23, 2009, 9:24 pm
Thanks, Catman, for your kind words. We hope we win all four seats, too.

Four seats on a seven-member board offer the opportunity of the majority vote on important issues facing our schools today.

My running mates and I truly care and want to lead our school district in a new direction. Keep your fingers crossed on April 7!

Monday March 23, 2009, 9:29 pm
Thanks, Dee. We need a lot of luck. The campaign is getting ugly. Our signs are now disappearing! We must be doing something right! We will continue to remain positive and strong anyways...

Monday March 23, 2009, 9:37 pm
The children need a change from the same old politics.

Monday March 23, 2009, 9:46 pm
JUST GREAT JANET, YOU ARE THE BEST & YOU WILL BE ELECTED, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU,LOVE YA......

Monday March 23, 2009, 9:49 pm
Janet’s tireless “Vision First” efforts demonstrates how she is dedicated to improving the access to a better education for all children.

Monday March 23, 2009, 9:51 pm
Thanks, Jossie and Catman...you're great friends.

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 9:34 am
We are rooting for you, Janet. We need the change you will bring.

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 9:40 am
Your Going to Win Janet H....hugs haviland

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 9:42 am
Thanks, Amena, for noting and commenting. Yes, we do need a big change. With four of us running together for a seven-member board, that change will be possible. Isn't that exciting?

Let's hope the voters get out and vote for change!

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 9:43 am
I love your optimism, Haviland. Let's hope you're right!

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 9:46 am
YOU CAN DO IT, JANET!!!

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 9:46 am
Go show them the stuff you're made of Girl......

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 9:48 am
It's time we set precedent that children should come before politics. Evidently your signs are being seen by someone. Keep up the outstanding work you are doing.

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 9:49 am
Janet,You are a very special lady. I wish we had more people like you.Bless you dear friend.

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 9:55 am
I love it, Marena. I'll be more than happy to challenge the "status-quo!"

We already took the Board to court and won the case for voters' rights.. I'm proud we took action and solved that ballot problem. Voters will determine all four seats at the April 7 election.

Let's hope voters will give us the chance to lead our school district in a new and positive direction!

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 10:00 am
Thanks, Geri and Jaylena, for your kind words.

Yes, we do need more good people to get involved in local politics. I encourage anyone who has the desire to try for a position. The rewards outweigh the negative side of politics.

Thanks again for all your support during this tough race.

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 10:06 am
Thanks, Kat...I love your optimism, too!

The feedback we're getting from the community has been outstanding. The people here are ready for change.

Let's hope they vote for it on April 7.

Does anyone else have a local election coming soon? I encourage you to learn all you can about your candidates and vote. :)

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 10:16 am
GOOD LUCK MY FRIEND

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 10:20 am
Thanks, Black Cat, we need it!

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 10:22 am
Best of Luck to you.Go fight for what you believe in.

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 10:44 am
Good luck Janet!!!!

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 11:25 am
Bless you, Janet for wanting to do the hard work ... our children are lucky to have you!

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 11:30 am
Be sure to let us all know how things work out. I wish there was something I could do to help you. Most of our school board is unspeakablely awful and new candidates are the same. Texas seems to enjoy being very low on scoreboard for education.

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 1:18 pm
I'd vote for you if I could, dear Janet. You'll win anyhow!

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 2:31 pm
Bravo Janet...I hope that you win

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 4:18 pm
Good Luck Janet :0)

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 4:47 pm
Wish I could vote , it would certainly be for you , take care , hugs !!!

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 5:14 pm
Words of encouragement on this and your other sites have been posted!

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 5:28 pm
Janet, my dear friend, no one deserves to serve on the School Board more than you. The school would be lucky to have you, as you will be such a breath of fresh air, and such an improvement to the School Board. Good luck to you, now just go get 'em.

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 5:42 pm

Great Janet,
Good luck with the election.I hope you get it.
Sounds so exciting for you.
Have a great week, Jeanet you will do great. Michael

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 6:09 pm
This is fabulous! Good luck my friend!!!

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 6:38 pm
Thank you Janet for all you do for the children. If anyone deserves a seat it's you my friend. Good luck.

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 7:24 pm
You are the best one for the job. We support and love you Janet.

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 9:16 pm
Wow! These comments have been wonderful! Thank you, Joan, Cynthia, Blue Bunting, Kit, Christoph, Mike, Kari, Aletta, Rogue, Barbara, Michael, Sara, Kelli, and Joycey, for your kind words. Your support is making the difference to me...

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 10:50 pm
Wonderful! Keep at it, I know you all can make a big difference. I must say the Hughes children are very nice looking. I see Mom's smile on them.

Tuesday March 24, 2009, 11:00 pm
Good luck to you, Janet.

Wednesday March 25, 2009, 12:31 am
Hi, Janet. We don't know each other, but it sounds as though you have the convictions and dedication necessary to do real good on any school board. I have heard of the work of Vision, highly commendable.

I'd like to know if creationism is an issue in Chicago, though, or if children there are still learning true science without any threat from evangelist extremists.

Wednesday March 25, 2009, 7:22 am
CONGRATULATIONS, I HOPE YOU WIN KEEP US UPDATED.

Wednesday March 25, 2009, 4:12 pm
Hi Janet
Hope you win, the children need great people like you in their lives.
Please keep us updated with how things are going. So good luck in all and GOD BLESS!!!!!!!

Wednesday March 25, 2009, 6:51 pm
Noted. The children deserve your compassion, dedication, knowledge and commitment. As a retired educator, you WILL be in a position to make a difference. Now, let's hope the voters turn out and give you the support you need to take your seat at that Board table!

Wednesday March 25, 2009, 10:27 pm
GO JANET!

Thursday March 26, 2009, 5:15 am
HOPE YOU GET IT JANET

Friday March 27, 2009, 9:57 pm
Janet i am hope you achieve all the success possible for all you hard work. Let us all know the outcome. If i could vote for you i would as you are so passionate and dedicated to the cause and i know you will make a difference.

Friday March 27, 2009, 11:24 pm
Thank you, Sharen, Debbie, Alba, Robin, Judith, Carolyn, Sue, Elaine, and Lily...your comments are inspiring and encouraging.

It's been a rough two days. The local paper printed the 2009 Election Guide Survey in Thursday’s Triblocal, March 26, 2009. My survey was NOT included!

The editor states: “Janet Hughes did not respond to this survey. Hughes, Karen Siston, Tim Goodwin, and Al Malley are running as a slate.”

Please note my survey WAS submitted on March 9, 2009. I have the email that proves it. Karen Siston and Al Malley also submitted their surveys on March 9. However, mine was NOT included in the Local Election Guide on March 26, 2009.

I am currently seeking a correction/retraction statement from Triblocal.com and will keep you posted on the outcome.

What's next?

Saturday March 28, 2009, 7:47 am
Noted with alot of pride for you Janet. You are so amazing and I know you will be great for them all!!

Tuesday March 31, 2009, 10:07 am
Janet, it looks like somebody is trying to "stiff" you. Don't you let them get away with it. "Stand up and fight until you hear that bell......."

Tuesday March 31, 2009, 10:46 pm
Thanks, Misti and Marena, for your kind words. You're great friends...

We had our only forum last night with all the candidates on the ballot including the Village Board, Township Board, Library Board, Park Board, High School Board, and the Fire Protection District. I must say, the Grade School Board is the heated race!!!!!

Elect Hughes, Goodwin, Siston, and Malley on April 7, 2009!

Wednesday April 1, 2009, 12:55 am
All the best to you on this worthwhile undertaking. I join other Care2 members in rooting for you!

Wednesday April 1, 2009, 10:01 pm
Thanks, Irma...you're a great friend.

My running mates Tim Goodwin, Karen Siston, Al Malley, and I are working very hard these last few days before election day. I'll keep everyone posted with the results!

Elect Hughes, Goodwin, Siston, and Malley to District 113A school board!