Issues
Ethics and Transparency
In 2013, I ran and won the seat of Mundelein Village Trustee with a platform of transparency and open government. The following year, Mundelein was recognized by the Illinois policy institute for online transparency, and placed in the top 1 percent of Illinois communities to earn the award.
As a firm believer that transparency allows citizens of a democracy to control their government, I am proud to sit on the board Lake County Represent.US. an organization that brings together conservatives, progressives, and everyone in between to pass powerful anti-corruption laws that stop political bribery, end secret money, to fix our broken elections.
A proponent of Open Government, I will actively be involved in increasing the online presence of the Lake County Treasurer's office thereby making government more open and accountable. Opening the books and keeping the citizenry informed creates opportunities for economic development, and informs decision making in both the private and public sectors.
As a firm believer that transparency allows citizens of a democracy to control their government, I am proud to sit on the board Lake County Represent.US. an organization that brings together conservatives, progressives, and everyone in between to pass powerful anti-corruption laws that stop political bribery, end secret money, to fix our broken elections.
A proponent of Open Government, I will actively be involved in increasing the online presence of the Lake County Treasurer's office thereby making government more open and accountable. Opening the books and keeping the citizenry informed creates opportunities for economic development, and informs decision making in both the private and public sectors.
Lowering Property Taxes
A lot of politicians talk about lowering property taxes, but few actually do it. I'm the exception.
At Vernon Township, I was part of a team that allowed the township to reduce property taxes on our constituents by $200,000. We streamlined services and made sure that they were maintained. Furthermore, I helped put a government consolidation effort on this years ballot, which is another way we can reduce taxes.
Simply put, I believe you should pay less, and I'll fight every day as treasurer to make that happen.
At Vernon Township, I was part of a team that allowed the township to reduce property taxes on our constituents by $200,000. We streamlined services and made sure that they were maintained. Furthermore, I helped put a government consolidation effort on this years ballot, which is another way we can reduce taxes.
Simply put, I believe you should pay less, and I'll fight every day as treasurer to make that happen.
Education and Outreach
As someone very active in the community, I will spread awareness of the Lake County Treasurer’s office by implementing educational programs and making them accessible to residents by working with a wide array of community partners, institutions, Elected officials, and online mediums throughout Lake County.
Already active and accessible online and in social media, my Lake County resident followers, subscribe to consistent and regular posts with useful information.
Holding many years of experience representing companies at information tables, I plan to use those skills to personally conduct awareness of the Treasurer’s office, and help facilitate economic development by being present at farmers’ markets, expos, and information fairs throughout Lake County. I will personally be visible, active, and accountable to the taxpayers of Lake County
Already active and accessible online and in social media, my Lake County resident followers, subscribe to consistent and regular posts with useful information.
Holding many years of experience representing companies at information tables, I plan to use those skills to personally conduct awareness of the Treasurer’s office, and help facilitate economic development by being present at farmers’ markets, expos, and information fairs throughout Lake County. I will personally be visible, active, and accountable to the taxpayers of Lake County
Supporting Local Businesses
Growing up in a family of business owners, and knowing the local chamber of commerce was your second family, I fully understand that businesses owners are also job creators. Helping entrepreneurs to the maximum capacity of this elected office lifts all Lake County residents to have opportunities for safe communities, good schools, and a great quality of life.
My goal is to make sure we are doing all we can to work with community banks that lend to their neighborhood small business owner. This is my commitment to being a responsible steward of Lake County’s investments and providing opportunities for working families.
Additionally, with my tech background, I'm very interested in the possibilities of implementing crowdfunding for small business owners and local civic groups in Lake County.
My goal is to make sure we are doing all we can to work with community banks that lend to their neighborhood small business owner. This is my commitment to being a responsible steward of Lake County’s investments and providing opportunities for working families.
Additionally, with my tech background, I'm very interested in the possibilities of implementing crowdfunding for small business owners and local civic groups in Lake County.
Servant Leadership
While traditional leadership generally involves the accumulation and exercise of power by one at the “top of the pyramid,” servant leadership is different. The servant-leader shares power, puts the needs of others first and helps people develop and perform as highly as possible. Treating staff well and collaboration is very important to me.
I want to have a one on one relationship with every staff member asking what their dreams are, and what suggestions they have to make the workplace or current process better. Having a management philosophy that believes in staff potential helps foster creative ideas and helps build trust to facilitate implementation of new practices.
My leadership style means I'll roll up my sleeves and work hard with you.
I want to have a one on one relationship with every staff member asking what their dreams are, and what suggestions they have to make the workplace or current process better. Having a management philosophy that believes in staff potential helps foster creative ideas and helps build trust to facilitate implementation of new practices.
My leadership style means I'll roll up my sleeves and work hard with you.
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