McLean County Board District 8
McLean County Board District 8McLean 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 8)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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Lea Cline
(Dem)
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).
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McLean County Board, District 8
I was first elected to the County Board in March 2020 and have spent the past five and a half years serving on multiple committees and task forces, with a primary focus on Land Use issues, including zoning and renewable energy projects. Recent changes in industry practices and state law have made institutional knowledge and continuity especially important for effective advocacy on behalf of the county and my constituents. I bring experience, steady leadership, and a strong commitment to good governance, grounded in transparency, careful scrutiny, and collaboration. These values have been essential as the County updated zoning regulations and revised Board rules to strengthen community participation and public comment.
Tax Levies
Affordable housing
Access to health care and mental health care
Job growth
Taxation is always a central concern for County Board members and the residents we serve. We work to manage costs responsibly by adjusting fee structures, pursuing grant funding, and closely monitoring expenses. Our goal is to ensure taxpayer dollars are used efficiently and effectively. In 2026, McLean County reduced its tax levy while continuing to provide high-quality services.
Affordability remains a major challenge for many families. In addition to affordable housing, access to child care is a growing concern. As the county grows, we must make living in McLean County attainable by partnering with state and local governments to reduce housing costs and make it easier for child care providers to operate and expand.
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