Richard L. Dunn

• More than 44 percent of DuPage voters in the 2004 presidential election sided with the Democratic candidate. More than 42 percent of the voters in the 2006 primary election requested a Democrat ballot. And more than 44 percent of the voters in DuPage County District 4 voted for me. Yet there is not one Democrat serving on the DuPage County Board.
   
• To have a Democrat on the Board will implement the benefits of a two party system... offering an alternative view, and representing those with no voice.

I am a Democrat running in District 4 for a four year term and I am asking for your vote.

The County Board oversees a budget of well over $400 million, manages over 3,200 employees, approves land use zoning, establishes policy and approves contracts.

I will work to encourage checks and balances, to expanded transparency, to hold down expenses, and to produce moderate and appropriate change.

These actions are critical to the life of the County and its residents. I encourage you to review this web site, to support me, and to give me the opportunity to add balance to the County Board.
My career experience includes...

Public employee:

• A teacher for five years, a member of the Air Force for three and the Army National Guard for 17 — and a city and county planner for 33 years.

Private sector:

• A realtor since February 2004 and an independent planning consultant since February 2005.

Nonprofit volunteer:

• Kiwanis Club of Central DuPage Board (four years)
• First United Methodist Church Council and Trustee Board (six years)
• Marcy Newberry Association Board (six years)
• Kankakee Neighborhood Housing Services Board (four years)
• Region IX Health Systems Planning Board (three years)
• American Planning Association Chicago-Metro Section (three years).

  In these assignments I have been responsible for students, soldiers, government employees, buildings, and capital equipment.

  I have created budgets; negotiated contracts; hired and fired employees; encouraged training; spent (and saved) taxpayer and private dollars; cooperated with other board members, employees and contractors; followed Federal, state and local regulations — while always remaining publically and professionally accountable.

I have found that A Better Way is when each public employee, and every elected official, truly represents and works for the public.

Every one of these individuals must keep all citizens in mind when decisions are made, when budgets are prepared... every time they decide how to spend your money. Each must seek to find ways to save funds as they work to improve quality service.

You will find here more information about the positions I hold regarding county government, a more detailed biography and a schedule that includes events and places where I'll be meeting and talking with residents between now and election day.

Also online are ways you can help support my campaign and several ways to contact me. There is also a page of links relating to the upcoming election.

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to your support.

It's not just "time for a change" — it's time for A Better Way!