“My vision is for a MWRD board that believes that providing an essential service to communities is more important than patronage for the Democratic Party.”

“I am running for MWRD commissioner because I don’t want another Flint Michigan to happen.”

“I have degrees from UIC in mathematics, philosophy, and operations research. In 2013 I earned my PhD in statistics. For the last 6 years I’ve worked in Chicago’s tech industry as a data scientist and architect. I currently work for IBM. I don’t need this job, but to whom much has been given, much is required.”

“I hold a Ph.D. in Sanitary Engineering, and have spent a career as a water scientist for the State Water Survey, and I served on the Illinois Pollution Control Board. I have been one of the world's leading water and wastewater scientists for more than 40 years.”

“NOW is the time to act; we are all aware that the 50‐year flood and the 100‐year flood are events happening at MUCH shorter intervals. Let’s protect the present, and prepare for the future.”

“I will PRIORITIZE environmental JUSTICE to bring RESOURCES to disinvested communities and GOOD paying GREEN jobs for workers to ACCESS the American Dream.”

“I am running for this office to bring a voice of environmental conservation and a commitment to clean water to the board.”

“I was President Obama’s point person for restoring the Great Lakes. I'm the only commissioner who’s a Clean Water Act attorney. I was also President & CEO of the Chicagobased citizens’ non-profit, the Alliance for the Great Lakes.”

“As Chairman of Finance, I ensure the District maintains AAA bond ratings, undertakes pension reform, CREATES local jobs, AND ADDS billions to the local economy.”

“If elected, I will take all of the experiences and lessons that I have learned while working in the classroom to provide a new and fresh perspective to the board.”