Accomplishments

I've advocated for and acquired funding for these essential projects as Board Legislative Committee Chair to improve public health, restore the environment/Forest Preserves, reduce flooding, and fix/improve road safety. All told, I've helped fund $152 million in public projects, none of which raised your property taxes one dollar.

• Cedar Lake Road Re-Alignment. I went to Washington and worked with our legislative team to garner a $19 million grant, the largest in Round Lake -- and Lake County -- history. This project will vastly improve road safety, economic development, reduce carbon emissions and extend the Forest Preserve's Millennium Trail. 

• Rt. 53 Greenway. I vigorously supported the Forest Preserve's ongoing talks to acquire land and preserve green space in this corridor.

• Highland Lake Water System Upgrade. This system was out of state compliance for years, but I was able to secure a $2.5 million federal grant to improve the well, storage and piping. 

• Frontline Wellness Center. Vets and first responders have a disproportionately high rate of suicide. I worked with Round Lake officials to make this first-of-its-kind mental health wellness mecca a reality through a $2.5 million grant. John was the first person called upon to work on this project—he delivered.

• The mayor of Third Lake asked John to help fund a novel project that would not only filter water from Mill Creek into Third Lake, but create the state's first wetland plant nursery, run by the Forest Preserve-he delivered.  

• Hainesville Road. I supported the upgrade of the road between Washington and Rollins that will feature new bicycle and pedestrian paths. 

• Haryan Farms Stormwater Relief. I supported the construction of a drainage pipe from Haryan that will provide flood water relief.

• Gages Lake Water Tower, etc. A new water tower is being constructed. I supported this project and a water main upgrade.

• Grayslake Manor and Sustainable Landscapes. These separate projects will provide flooding relief and natural landscaping, respectively. I advocated for funding them.

• Forest Preserve Trail/Facility Repairs. I've advocated for more than $1 million in major trail repairs in Rollins Savanna, improvements for the Duck Farm dog park and Millennium Trail extension in Nippersink 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