If Republicans DON'T VOTE, It's bad for everyone

the government has plenty of money - they have a spending problem

Tomorrow, November 3, is Election Day. And the consequences of staying home could last for years.

Think elections don't matter? JUST LOOK AT YOUR PROPERTY TAXES.  Then add public safety, schools, government spending, and the future of Illinois.

The people elected tomorrow will make decisions affecting your family, your finances, and your community.

When you don't vote, you leave those decisions to everyone else.

1. WHO WILL LEAD KANE COUNTY?

Several important countywide offices are on the ballot:

• County Clerk: Jack Cunningham (R) vs. Brenda Rodgers (D)
• Sheriff: Rob Russell (R) vs. Amy Johnson (D)
• Treasurer: Chris Lauzen (R) vs. Penny Wegman (D)
• Regional Superintendent of Schools: John Jonak (R) vs. Jerry Cook (D)
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These offices oversee elections, law enforcement, county finances, and educational administration.

Kane County Board elections deserve equal attention. Among the contested races are:

• District 2: Kelly Burke (Independent) vs. Ellen Nottke (D)
• District 5: Bill Lenert (R) vs. Philip Silag (D)
• District 9: Jennifer Abbatacola (R) vs. Marc Guttke (D)
• District 11: William Collins (R) vs. Julie Forbes (D)
• District 13: Ryan Deniz (R) vs. Nicolas "Nico" Jimenez (D)
• District 15: David Young (R) vs. Kate Monteleone (D)
• District 19: Steve Serafin (R) vs. Mohammad "Mo" Iqbal (D)
• District 21: Clifford Surges (R) vs. Deborah Chabi (D)
• District 23:
• Emmanuel Thomas (R) vs. Christopher W. Kious (D)

A NOTABLE DEVELOPMENT: THE DAILY HERALD'S ENDORSEMENTS

The Daily Herald, whose editorial board has described itself as socially progressive but fiscally conservative, published its endorsements for these four County Board contests on October 27.  Its editorial discussion highlighted issues including fiscal responsibility, economic development, government experience, and balancing growth with community interests.  The newspaper's selections offer another perspective for voters evaluating these local contests.   The republicans in Kane receive the vast majority of the endorsements.

Read the Daily Herald's Kane County Board endorsements

2. YOUR PROPERTY TAXES AND YOUR MONEY - Its financial suicide to vote for dems who want to raise out of control taxes further.

Kane County homeowners already understand the burden of rising property taxes.  Kane County Property Taxes are amongst the highest in the nation.   If you don't vote, then you're saying that you're ok with even higher taxes.  Get 10 friends to vote against the tax happy candidates.

D303 MUST SHOW AND VOTE NO TO THE D303 TAX GRAB REFERENDUM

Tomorrow, voters will help determine who controls government budgets and spending priorities.

In St. Charles School District 303, voters face a particularly consequential decision: whether to authorize $282.5 million in bonds for school improvements, repairs, classroom additions, and athletic facilities.

The total proposed project cost is $312.5 million, including $30 million from existing district resources.

Regardless of your position, financial commitments of this magnitude deserve careful examination. 

Review the District 303 referendum and tax information

3. PUBLIC SAFETY IS ON THE BALLOT

The next Kane County sheriff will lead one of our county's most important institutions.  Law enforcement priorities, staffing, community safety, and responsible management are all at stake.  Most accounts have Amy Johnson as the most underqualified candidate ever.  Vote against her in the Kane County Sheriff's race.  Public safety isn't merely a campaign issue. It's a responsibility affecting every Kane County neighborhood.

4. THE FUTURE OF ILLINOIS

Tomorrow's ballot extends well beyond county government.   Voters will choose a governor, U.S. senator, statewide constitutional officers, congressional representatives, and members of the Illinois General Assembly.

These leaders will influence taxes, education, economic policy, regulations, public safety, and government spending.   Whether you live in Geneva, St. Charles, Batavia, Aurora, Elgin, or anywhere else in Kane County, their decisions will affect your community.

5. YOUR VOTE. YOUR VOICE. YOUR FUTURE.

Political fatigue is understandable. After months of advertising, arguments, and division, it's tempting to tune everything out.  But choosing not to participate, means that the Dems will dip further into your income and bank accounts to take more money.   If you care about your family, your property taxes, government accountability, public safety, or the direction of Illinois, tomorrow is your opportunity to participate.

Don't assume someone else will do it for you.

TOMORROW — TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 — ELECTION DAY

Polls are open 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Voters in line by 7:00 p.m. have the right to vote.

• Find your polling location and sample ballot
• Official Kane County election information
• Election Day voting rules

Kane County's future will be shaped by those who participate. Make sure your voice is heard.