As a longtime resident, I appreciate the strong neighborhoods, safe communities and vibrant business environment that make this one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. I also know that as our population grows, it is more important than ever to elect leaders who will bring people together to address challenges and protect our quality of life.

That has been my top priority as Kane County Board Chairman and I am proud of our accomplishments. From holding the line on property taxes to making government more efficient while strengthening services, we have made tremendous progress in a short period of time – but there is more work to do.

This site highlights some of our achievements, presents a vision for the future and talks about the many ways that you can get involved in this campaign. Please check back often and do not hesitate to offer your feedback. Working together, we are making a difference for Kane County – and I look forward to building on that record in years to come!

Sincerely,

Aurora support: Mayor praises county cooperation

Aurora Mayor Tom Weisner Tuesday announced his endorsement of incumbent Karen McConnaughay for Kane County Board chairman. Weisner is not only mayor of the county's largest city, he is one of its prominent Democrats. He said he endorsed McConnaughay, a Republican from St. Charles, because she has worked to make the county and its municipalities "close partners when it comes to serving our residents."

"That spirit of cooperation is no accident," Weisner said in a release. "It is a direct result of strong leadership on the part of the Kane County Board chairman ..."

In addition to Weisner's endorsement, the press release Tuesday carried the names of mayors of 12 of the county's 29 other municipalities who have endorsed McConnaughay...

The fast-growing county has a strong leader and rising star in Karen McConnaughay. Her style can ruffle a few feathers. But she has driven some significant decisions in the past few years, including the completion of a new county jail. She has pushed for road improvements and preservation of open space. She has upgraded the county's financial system to provide greater accountability. The Republican is strongly endorsed over Democrat Sandy Kaczmarski...

Incumbent Karen McConnaughay, a Republican from St. Charles, gets our nod to lead the county for another four years. She has overseen the construction of a new jail and animal control facility, both of which were done with an eye toward getting the best bang for the taxpayers' buck. She's moved a pair of critical Fox River bridge projects forward and kept an eye on the looming problem of Kane County's water supply. Democratic opponent Sandy Kaczmarski...