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Top Ten Reasons to Vote John Martin for Kane County Board

Here is my Top Ten List for why I am supporting John Martin for Kane County Board.

REASON #10:  John is a professional NOT a politician. He does not like petty politics. He is running because he truly wants to use his time and talent to represent the best interests of Kane County and the residents of District 11.

REASON #9:  John is a pragmatist. He will use common sense when considering when and how to use government resources.

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REASON #8:  John has a long history of community involvement serving on the Plan Commission, Zoning Commission, Housing Commission, Academic Foundation, Waubonsee Comm. College Foundation, Lions Club, Jaycees, Knights of Columbus and 60 Men Who Cook.

REASON #7:  John’s background in real estate law, environmental permitting, and zoning, along with his extensive civic involvement (see REASON #8) makes him the most qualified candidate to serve on the county board.

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REASON #6:  John is the best choice to lead the ongoing effort to develop recreational uses at Settler’s Hill.  His background in development and environmental permitting is exactly the skill set we need to KEEP THE PROMISE at Settler’s Hill.

REASON #5:  John does not judge others and he treats everyone with respect. Throughout his professional and civic career he has demonstrated a natural ability to get along with everyone he serves with, republicans and democrats alike.

REASON #4:  John is the unanimous choice of our leaders in District 11. Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke, Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns, former Geneva Mayor Dick Lewis and I all endorse John’s candidacy. The Daily Herald also endorses John Martin.

REASON #3:  John supports term limits.  Two terms, eight years, and you’re out.  John will be an advocate for term limits and will lead by his own example.

REASON #2:  John will control government spending.  John knows that the county must control spending if it plans to keep its promise to freeze the tax levy (prelude to REASON #1!).  

REASON #1:  JOHN SUPPORTS FREEZING THE TAX LEVY!  John knows our taxes are too high and he will work for us to keep the county’s tax levy in check!

Please join me and vote for John Martin for Kane County Board.

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