Stories by Nick Blumberg

“I see this as an opportunity for me to translate my experience – and my passion for fairness and justice – into the work of this important office,” says Abdelnasser Rashid. Learn more about this candidate.

“I fight hard for small business owners, because if they are forced to leave, the residents have to pick up their share,” Tim Schneider says. Learn more about this candidate.

“You will be my advisers and conscience as I take votes on issues that directly impact you,” says Kevin B. Morrison. Learn more about this candidate.

“I became involved in public service in order to foster progressive values in my community,” Scott Britton says. Learn more about this candidate.

“I have made the commitment to serve on the County Board and to fearlessly and constantly promote efficiency in government, seeking solutions to our tax problems by budget changes, not tax increases,” Chris Hanusiak says. Learn more about this candidate.

“As a member of the County Board, I have been a strong independent advocate for the residents of Cook County,” says Larry Suffredin. Learn more about this candidate.

“The Democratic Party should stop punishing success and rewarding voters with tax payer money,” Steven Graves says. Learn more about this candidate.

“As a County Commissioner I have always made decisions based on the needs of my constituents,” says John Daley. Learn more about this candidate.

“During my time as a commissioner, I have championed policies that benefit working families across Cook County,” Bridget Gainer says. Learn more about this candidate.

“I’ve been a strong voice against raising taxes on the County Board,” Peter Silvestri says. Learn more about this candidate.

“I’m determined to break the cycle of business as usual and the status quo,” says Frank McPartlin. Learn more about this candidate.

“This election presents the voters of Cook County with an opportunity to elect a fearless, young leader to the Board of Commissioners,” says Alma Anaya. Learn more about this candidate.

“I want to make sure families and businesses continue to call Cook County their home,” says Donna Miller. Learn more about this candidate.

“Once we put people back to work we will put a stop to the senseless violence that has plagued our community,” Stanley Moore says. Learn more about this candidate.

“I intend to truly act as the people’s representative,” says George Blakemore. Learn more about this candidate.

“We need effective leadership rooted in communication, collaboration and action,” says Bill Lowry. Learn more about this candidate.

“We need leaders who both understand the community and have experience fixing the kinds of problems we face,” says Dennis Deer. Learn more about this candidate.

“People in Cook County deserve leadership that won’t be afraid to ask that the wealthy pay their fair share,” says Brandon Johnson. Learn more about this candidate.

“I will never take campaign contributions from the property tax appeals lawyers who do business with Cook County,” says Fritz Kaegi. Learn more about this candidate.

“Just as the banking industry is undergoing a transformation, so too am I continuing to automate the Treasurer’s Office,” says Maria Pappas. Learn more about this candidate.

“The Sheriff’s Office has won praise for progressive reforms to improve and maintain the safety and security of all those housed and employed at the Cook County Jail,” says Tom Dart. Learn more about this candidate.

“Having already saved taxpayers millions of dollars as Recorder, I plan to use that same fiscal discipline to build the best County Clerk’s Office in the country,” says Karen Yarbrough. Learn more about this candidate.

“While we’ve made tremendous progress, there’s more work to do to improve the health and safety of our residents in every neighborhood,” Toni Preckwinkle says. Learn more about this candidate.

“We know our water isn’t as clean as it should be – only two of our seven wastewater treatment plants even use an industry-standard third-stage disinfectant treatment,” says Geoffrey Cubbage. Learn more about this candidate.

“I want to make our region the green infrastructure capital of the world,” says Cam Davis. Learn more about this candidate.

“With climate change creating increased rainfall, the MWRD must approve more innovative green projects to lessen stress placed upon city sewer systems,” Rachel Wales says. Learn more about this candidate.