Last month the Will County Board had its first prayer delivered by a non-christian faith. It came after discussion about 2 board members having given the invocation over 7 times in the last year. Several board members including myself were concerned about the image this might portray to anyone coming before our board on an issue that was of a …
Continue readingI look at our Library as the cornerstone in our community. Many don’t recall the tough race that occurred as it pertains to the referendum to build our new building. Some leaders here in Bolingbrook were against the referendum, but it passed on the strength of the communities voice. It was the absentee ballots that were counted after election day …
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So the election’s are over or are they?. No more negative commercials by outside groups flooding our airwaves at least for now. While I agree that telling folks what you will do differently is a much better way to campaign, it usually isn’t what wins elections, or at least that is what all the outside groups that put on those …
Continue readingI was reminded last month that I have been on the board for 10 years. It was at the monthly Forest Preserve Meeting, I was honored with a plaque and a pin from the Illinois Association of Park Districts. As Forest Preserve Commissioners we are members of the Park District Association, and if you didn’t know already, all County Board …
Continue readingLast month the County Executive gave his vision of a balanced budget for 2019. So far his vision has been a good one. We are once again the beneficiary of a AA+ bond rating by Moody’s is due to stable fund balances, controlled expenditures and long term planning. Below are some highlights of his budget address on Sept. 20th. Our …
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“Read my lips: no new taxes” is a phrase spoken by then-American presidential candidate George H. W. Bush at the 1988 Republican National Convention as he accepted the nomination on August 18. Written by speechwriter Peggy Noonan, the line was the most prominent sound bite from the speech. Earlier this year we heard something similar from our Mayor, Roger C. Claar, …
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Recently I attended a Climate Jobs and Justice rally/march. Over 500 attended who formed the message “RISE” to encourage others to stand with them. This movement/march was about our climate and the jobs in our area, although my understanding is that these marches took place around the country in various locations with the same themes. Pollution is a problem, traffic …
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Wow, less than 45 day’s until election and my calendar overfloweth. Just in the last month we hosted an event for State Sen. Kwame Raoul, candidate for Attorney General. Likely one of the most important statewide seats as this position functions as the peoples lawyer. Protecting our citizens from corporations and yes even the government. Over 35 Attorney Generals across …
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The newly renovated Governors Mansion Yes it’s that time of year again. Running from event to event as we prepare for yet another election season, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and sometimes even burnt out. But right now I’m feeling energized by all the positive things happening as we try to provide ever-better leadership in our community and across the …
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I was recently fortunate enough to be invited to a new group, and in June I helped them form and execute the first Family-friendly Pride event in Bolingbrook. This group was created to show support for and to raise awareness of the LGBTQ community. The event went great, and many people were filled with capital P and lower-case P Pride …
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