Elect

Richard L. Dunn

Democratic Candidate for DuPage County Board

Offering A Better Way for the 4th District and DuPage County

POSITIONS

I will work for you...

to Reduce County Expenditures and the Property Tax Rate by...
- Limiting/Preventing Future Property Tax Increases. More Info (11/05)
- Trimming County budget.
- Reducing County Board pay, reducing the number of County Board members and lowering retirement expenses. More Info (5/06)
- Reducing County inspections for businesses that consistently surpass standards.
- Encouraging pay-to-use and pay-for services.

to Strengthen Property Owner and Resident Rights by...
- Expanding "grandfathered" regulations to protect home owners.
- Allowing "granny" apartments on dwelling units with large lots.
- Reducing property tax for longtime homeowners.
- Providing for voluntary registration of historic structures.
- Retaining low-cost medical assistance for low income families.

to Help Us Protect — and Enjoy — the Environment by...
- Promoting County government use of alternative power sources.
- Promote walk/bike to work by adding trails and bike racks near County facilities.
- Increasing tree plantings and walking / riding paths. More Info (7/28)
- Replace grass lawns with ground cover or natural vegetation

to Expand Government Openness and Communication by...
- Hosting "Town Meetings" to provide information and respond to questions.
- Expanding cooperation between government, the private sector and volunteers.
- Encouraging County employee development by improving training and not accepting County employee political donations.
- Promoting "whistle blower" protection.
- Placing more County information -- including agendas, budgets, bid offers, announcements and minutes -- on the internet.

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Last Update September 15, 2007