January 24, 2020
Dear editor;
I am excited to announce that I am a candidate for Kane County Board member, District 4.
I am running for Kane County Board because I believe we can do much more to make our lives healthier, safer, and more successful. We must do everything in our power to improve the quality of life for everyone, keep our economy thriving for a prosperous future, keep our taxes as low as possible, and maintain the health of our environment for the health of our people.
The primary function of the Kane County Board is to manage the budget and to approve spending. I have been running my own small business for more than a few years. In that time I have balanced my own budget every year and kept expenses low so I could keep more money in my pocket. That is what I will do when elected to the Kane County Board, so that the people of Kane County can keep more money in their own pockets. I know that our families are struggling under high property taxes. I will eliminate waste from the budget, keep taxes as low as possible, and watch out for corruption,
I am a health-care professional and I will fight against the Board’s cuts to public safety and the Health Department. I want everyone in Kane County to have the resources needed to live a happy, healthy life. As the daughter of an Army colonel, I know the importance of making sure our veterans receive the care they deserve.
I am a leader in sustainability in our community. I will encourage energy efficiency and renewable energy, including more solar energy on homes, businesses, and on County buildings. I will promote recycling, water preservation, and sustainability for a safe and resilient future. Sustainability can help us save a lot of money.
As a woman and a small business owner, I always will be an advocate for other business owners. We are the backbone of our economy. As a card carrying union member, I will help working families by supporting our union brothers and sisters.
I have deep roots in Aurora. I have lived here more than 40 years and raised my two daughters here. I am honored to be an elected official, as the at-large commissioner of the Fox Valley Park District. I had a successful career at AT&T Bell Labs and I hold a masters in sustainable management from the University of Wisconsin.
Do not let others tell you that Kane County is divided. We can bring our County together when we bring hope to our families, our union workers, and our business owners. We can make Aurora better by making Kane County government better. I want to help to make it happen.
Early voting will start February 6, and the election will be March 17. Please vote for me for Kane County Board member, District 4.
Mavis Bates, Aurora