McLean County Board District 4
McLean County Board (District 4)McLean County is divided into 10 districts, with two Board members elected from each district. The County Board establishes tax rates; administers the activities of county departments and offices; adopts an annual budget; reviews zoning, planning and land use; and enacts ordinances. The board elects a chair from its membership who serves as the head of the county government.Sources:McLean County Board codeFinancial Reports | McLean County, IL - Official WebsiteFactsheet on the County Boards, Illinois Association of County Board Members and Commissioners:McLean County Board District MapJunta del Condado de McLean (Distrito 4)El Condado McLean está dividido en 10 distritos, con dos miembros elegidos de cada distrito. La Junta del Condado establece las tasas impositivas; administra las actividades de los departamentos y oficinas del condado; adopta un presupuesto anual; revisa la zonificación, la planificación y el uso de la tierra; y promulga ordenanzas. La Junta elige un presidente entre sus miembros que sirve como jefe del gobierno del condado.Fuentes:Código de la Junta del Condado de McLeanFinancial Reports | McLean County, IL - Official WebsiteHoja informativa sobre las Juntas del Condado, Asociación de Miembros y Comisionados de la Junta del Condado de Illinois:Mapa del Distrito de McLean County Board
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William Bessler
(Dem)
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Jerry Klinkner
(Rep)
What qualifications and experiences would you bring to the County Board, if elected?
Please rank the following issues in the order in which they warrant County Board attention: Tax levies, Affordable housing, Access to health care and mental health care, Job growth.
Please explain any policies you would pursue on the top-ranked item(s).
Campaign Phone
3093619423
I have 10 years of experience in community development with roles in non-profits and local government. After college, I started working for a small non-profit in the Southside of Peoria as a housing counselor. During my time there I provided counseling to first time homebuyers, community members facing foreclosure, and folks hoping to build their credit. Next, I began working for the Illinois Department of Human Services as a public benefits caseworker to help community members apply for SNAP, Medicaid, and other benefits available. After working for the State, my career shifted to working in local government managing community development grants focused on housing, public infrastructure, and services for low and moderate income neighbors.
I believe all of these issues deserve attention. Having said that, for me the top issue listed is job creation because so many other policies set the foundation for a strong economy that works for everyone. Issues like infrastructure, energy, housing, education, public safety, small business support, efficient government, and so many other issues impact the County’s job growth and economic health. Second, affordable housing has been a topic nearly every voter has discussed with me and I believe housing development is critical to our economic wellbeing. Third, good care of taxpayer dollars is a fundamental duty for every public official and tax dollars should be used wisely. Finally, access to health care should be expanded when feasible.
Economic growth and job creation depends on investment in infrastructure and people. Infrastructure from roads to parks should be maintained and improved to keep our economy competitive. However, infrastructure alone does not guarantee economic growth. An economy grows where people flourish and want to live. Looking at ways to foster small business creation and retention of college students is incredibly important. I also support project labor agreements because if it’s built here, it should be built by local workers. For affordable housing, I support the creation of an Affordable Housing Trust Fund (public-private partnership) that would provide funding for the development of new affordable housing or rehabilitation of existing units.
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