Find out where John stands on the environment, road and safety issues.
Issues
Goals
Establish the Rt. 53 Greenway. I'm working with state legislators and environmental groups to make this 1,000-acre green space project a reality.
Complete the Cedar Lake Road Re-Alignment Project. I worked with a strong team to secure a $19 million federal grant, the largest in Lake County history. It will improve safety, traffic flow, lower pollution, create economic growth and extend the Forest Preserve's Millennium Trail through Round Lake.
Lower Housing Costs. I'm part of a coalition working to create attainable housing for everyone, reduce homelessness and expand green homebuilding.
Green Lake County. I'm working to do more lakes testing (for toxic algae blooms) and expand our countywide efforts to reduce carbon emissions. I'm also advocating for 1) a proposal to build a new net-zero (carbon emissions) headquarters for the Forest Preserve in Grayslake and 2) promote local agriculture to lower fresh food costs.
Accomplishments
Raised Money/Lobbied for Funding 6th District Projects
Supported and Delivered $30 million in Funding For Multiple Projects in the Area
Raised More Than $2 Million for the Forest Preserve
Supported a Countywide Paratransit Program
Standing Strong with Taxpayers
Authored the Taxpayer Bill of Rights
Successfully Advocated for More Aggressive Fiscal Management
Supported Flat County Spending and Cut Tax Rates
Balanced the Budget every Year
Passed/Supported Major Environmental Legislation
Co-authored and Passed a Strong Climate Action Plan
Advocated for a Greener Strategic Plan for the Forest Preserve
Championed "Green Infrastructure" for Every County Agency
Fought Hard on the Covid Front
Supported the Mass Vaccination and Voting Sites at The Lake County Fairgrounds
Distributed Covid Relief Dollars to Community Businesses and Agencies
Fought for Workers Rights, Jobs, Diversity and Inclusion
Fought for Comprehensive Diversity and Inclusion Policies
Supported and Passed the County’s First Ethics Commission
Supported and Passed a Strong Responsible Bidding Ordinance
Successfully Worked with Local Organizations and Governments
Advocated for a Lower-Cost Defined-Contribution Plan