Shane Nowak

Campaign Promises

2011-03-31T15:25:00.000-07:00

1. To be a proactive council member and not a reactive one.

2. To meet with local groups on a regular basis to stay in touch with the citizens of Elgin.

3. To vote against ANY tax or fee increase in excess of what the city already has in place and to LOWER TAXES when possible, while still maintaining quality services to residents.

Why You Should Vote for Me

2011-03-30T17:38:00.000-07:00

I believe that I have the conviction, dedication and humility to take seriously the needs and desire of the citizens of Elgin. I will work hard each and every day I am in office, and will do so with pride and distinction, just as the citizens of this fine city do. The thing that I want to let the voters know first and foremost is that Elginites are the city government, and I want to the run the city in fashion that lets them feel that with each passing day, all the while encouraging stewardship within the community. Many council members want to run the entire city and make every little decision for the city, that’s truly not my intention. Sometimes less is more…

Businesses

2011-03-30T17:30:00.000-07:00

I would hope to accomplish is for the city of Elgin to be known as the best place in the western suburbs to set up a business and invest in the community we have here. I would want a business to be able buy/lease land on day one and be able to set up shop the very next day. Bringing in businesses is the only way to ensure the survival of this beloved city and the prosperity of not only the community, but the very resident that comprise it. I would accomplish this by streamlining the process in which business open and operate within Elgin, in hopes of making Elgin and more business friendly city.