Happy Labor Day!

I want thank working men and women and in particular, those who report for work to a physical location every day and provide the goods and services that make our economy run. I have worked directly with welders, operators and construction workers for the past 23 years. These are dangerous jobs at times and the work is performed in bad weather as well as good. It’s strenuous, physical work and it takes its toll on the body over time. The labor movement started first as a movement over safety and then also quickly began discussing pay. I believe in the freedom of association and this includes the freedom to chose to be a part of an organized union.

As a member of an elected board, I would support using union labor in our projects here in Sangamon County. Some of this is mandated due to the use of Federal or State of Illinois funding. Another would be having a preference for quality work performed by local people. Union members, my family included, take pride in their work. With infrastructure projects, they know that the road they build today or the new county building entrance will be in use for the next 20 to 50 years. They want to have a finished product they can be proud of and show off to future generations. Our represented county employees take pride in their work knowing their services impact almost every county resident.

As an engineer, I have a duty to help working men and women get the job done safely and ensure safety policies are followed. As your elected representative, I have a duty to vote for projects that will help our county provide required services and keep our communities safe. These are not directives that conflict with each other. In actuality, a project that is executed safely is one that is free from costly litigation. Its what we should strive for with all the work that will be performed over the next four years.

Posted on 30 Aug 2024, 15:54 - Category: Campaign Platform