How do we live in a more responsive nation when it comes to our governments ability to treat us fairly and implement policy that supports our families and neighbors lives. Democracy has been a tool not used by enough citizens in our nation and our neighborhoods. Your right to express yourself and promote your thoughts on governance, taxation, and governmental powers needs to be exercised.
Many elections come and go without any real debate or candidates that are required to exchange ideas and policy. While personally having drawn competition in every consolidated and general election I participated in since 1990, we just saw a Mayoral, City Council, and several other local and County races that were unopposed. Bottom line is that people are refusing to participate in our democracy. Many good contributors to our communities will not run for political office.
Current times demand creative thinking and a change in governmental structure to carry us forward. To have a detached and polarized connection to our democracy and government will only allow continued dysfunction and much higher taxes.
Running for local offices such as County Board, City Council, Park District, and School Districts can be done without being tortured by a mass marketing campaign against yourself and family. Running for County wide, State, or Federal office is another matter and does require a sophisticated marketing approach for success, but you can attract professional support at this level if your message is remarkable.
Without independent citizens willing to run for office, we are asking for mediocrity and the existing politico's hand picked replacements to continue on current governmental policy failures. So, step-up and discuss these matters with friends and neighbors. Public service can be rewarding and is a obligation to citizens to have a successful democracy. Waste not, run for office or cultivate a constructive dialog with neighbors to get good candidates to run for office.
This site contains information pertaining to the politics, positions, and vision of Steve Mandel, Elected Official 1993-2016. Past Mayor Pro Tem & Councilman of Highland Park, Lake County Board Member & Lake County Forest Preserve Commissioner. Lake County Illinois is on the shores of Lake Michigan, borders Wisconsin on the North, and is 26 miles North of downtown Chicago.
About Me
- Steve Mandel
- IATSE Stagehand Local #2 Chicago, 1993-2012 HP City Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem. 2012-2016 Lake County Board Member and Commissioner of the Lake County Forest Preserve District.
