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One of the key issues affecting our quality of life in Lake County is traffic congestion, and central Lake County is particularly hard hit.
As Mayor, I worked with all levels of government to move forward on critical road improvements and mass transit improvements. As a leader in the County, I will champion key projects, including an environmentally sound Route 120 bypass and the expansion of Routes 45 and 83.
I started my career in government as a citizen leader in the battle to save Picket Fence Farms from development. Today this property is the 1,225 acre Rollins Savanna, one of the jewels of the Lake County Forest Preserve. My commitment to the environment underlies everything I do.
I will bring a strong focus to the environment, moving to create a position in the County to coordinate all environmental initiatives, whether it is moving the County’s fleet of cars to hybrids or implementing LEED certified development & building practices.
A healthy economy is important to our quality of life. Employment opportunities allow everyone to meet the needs of their families, and keeping jobs in the County cuts down on travel times. Increasing the tax base helps our schools and decreases the burden on homeowners.
As Mayor of Grayslake, I helped to bring 300 new businesses and 2,000 jobs to our community. As an economic development professional, I know what it takes to recruit and retain businesses, and I will prioritize job development in Lake County.
While the primary responsibility for property assessment lies with the 18 townships in Lake County, the County Assessor's office plays a key role. I will support an audit of current procedures and will work with Township and State offices to move towards a clearer and more consistent process.
I will also support fiscally conservative policies to control spending. During my eight years as Mayor, we maintained the village's strong financial position, while reducing the tax rate each year. I'll do the same for the County.
Access to health care is a basic right of all Americans. We need to ensure that all Lake County residents have access to services and that these services are located where they are readily available.
As a member of the Board of Lake Forest Hospital, I supported the creation of a free-standing Emergency Center at the Grayslake LFH facility. I'll continue to fight for availability of health care services for all Lake County residents.
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