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Illinois State Senate Candidate Michael Bond
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Having young children about to enter the school system, I have a personal interest in how our schools are run. We deserve nothing less than the best facilities, teachers and programs available.
Our kids suffer when resources are mismanaged. As a board member of Lake County’s largest school district, I have solid experience crafting budgets and policy issues that directly impact the welfare of our children. As your state Senator, I will advocate for a substantial increase in state school funding.
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Skyrocketing property taxes are an unfortunate reality in Lake County. By requiring Illinois to pay its fair share of education dollars, we can help relieve the burden to local taxpayers.
We have become overly reliant on property taxes for the way we fund our local public schools. Fiscal discipline is an idea that Springfield has virtually abandoned. I will use my business background in finance and complex budgeting to change this broken system.
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Road efficiency and safety are paramount concerns to everyone in our region. Many of our communities are struggling to adequately fund road improvement projects to handle increased population growth.
I will work hard to bring more state and federal transportation dollars to improve Lake County roads and relieve gridlock.
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Thriving businesses and high-quality, sustainable jobs are essential to maintaining the economic vitality of the region and contributing to the local tax base. We should encourage companies to move to our area – they should not have to worry about being slapped with exorbitant fees or navigate financial obstacles.
As Director of Corporate Finance for one of the area’s largest employers, I understand how to retain and attract businesses here in Lake County.
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Seniors living on fixed incomes should not have to worry about rising property taxes driving them out of their homes. I strongly support assessment freezes for qualified seniors, the disabled, military veterans and personnel currently serving on active duty.
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Quality health care should be affordable and readily accessible to everyone in Lake County. I support the Leave No Senior Behind program, which provides prescription drug coverage for retirees left behind on Medicare part D, and the All Kids program, which provides health care for all children in Illinois.
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Environmental protection is essential to maintaining our parks, wetlands and other natural resources. As a member of the local Sierra Club, I understand the importance of expanding recycling and energy efficiency programs for Lake County homes and businesses, and helping ensure everyone in our area has access to a safe, clean water supply. We need to expand our roads and transportation infrastructure without harming our environment or natural areas.
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