I have been in a last-second rush to get signatures for one of the seats on the Tazewell County Board. While I was out tonight…I realized I lacked the “elevator pitch”. Who is this guy and why should I vote for him?
My reasons for running:
Make Tazewell County a place that people want to live in… not want “to be from”.
Add more transparency about the projects going on in our county. We find out about them after they have been signed off on.
Use Connect Illinois and other infrastructure grants to help rural residents get reliable internet access.
Protect the private property rights of locals impacted by proposed energy projects in our county. Wind, Solar, and Carbon Sequestration are ongoing concerns.
Make the most effective use of ARP funds. The Federal Money earmarked for technological and infrastructure upgrades for Tazewell County has sat so long… Now, the county can do as it pleases with the 25 Million dollars. I do not feel that the current county board has shared their plans for the money with the public. Are you aware of a 40-million-dollar project to build more courtrooms where the Arcade Building was torn down?
Advocate for the use of technology to reduce the need for more brick-and-mortar buildings.
Preserve historic buildings and make enhancements as needed to keep them from falling into neglect.
This is a very basic list. If you have questions… Feel free to shoot them over.
In full disclosure… We are down to the last 2 days of the petition drive. I decided to run a few weeks ago and this certainly hindered my chances of getting the needed signatures.
If you live in District 2 and have the means, I will be happy to come to you for signatures all days Sunday and Monday as needed.
My phone: 3X9 361 0236 (if you live here… You know the prefix)
My Email: eric@planetstahl.com
Also… You can print off a petition form and get signatures. Stahl County Board 2023
Map of District 2
About darn time! Do this Eric, Tazewell County needs you!