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December 5, 2016
Lawlor Re-Elected Chairman of the Lake County Board
 Today,
the Lake County Board re-elected Aaron Lawlor as its chairman and re-elected Carol
Calabresa (District 15, Libertyville) as its vice-chairman. This is Lawlor’s
third term as chairman, which is a two-year term.
Lawlor,
34, was also sworn into his fourth term representing District 18, which
includes all of Vernon Hills and Indian Creek, as well as portions of Hawthorn
Woods, Long Grove and unincorporated Lake County.
After thanking board members for their vote of confidence in
him, Lawlor praised his fellow leaders for their ability to work together and
noted how that distinguishes Lake County from the partisanship and divisiveness
that occurs at the federal and state government levels.
He also outlined his priorities for the next term, including
advancing comprehensive solutions for mental health issues, investing in roads
and infrastructure, promoting economic development and building a talent
pipeline to better match employers' needs with training opportunities and
school curriculum.
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“We will continue to invest in our economy, infrastructure
and open space, but what really makes Lake County great is our people. In
advancing these priorities, we are investing in people, and that is critical as
we chart our course for the future.”
Lawlor also noted the County’s history of fiscal
responsibility and AAA bond rating, and said he will continue to pursue efforts
to make county government more efficient, cost-effective and accountable, which
includes consolidation of units of government where it makes sense.
“In today’s fiscal environment, we must think differently
and act differently,” he said. “As Chairman, I will work hard to ensure Lake
County continues to be fiscally responsible now and into the future so that our
county remains a great place to live, work, and do business.”
Lawlor
was appointed to the county board in 2009, elected in 2010, re-elected in 2012
and 2016. He was elected chairman in 2012, 2014 and 2016.
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Watch
video of Chairman’s remarks from the Dec. 5, 2016 County Board Meeting.
Media
Note: Please email communications@lakecountyil.gov
if you need a JPEG of the chairman’s picture.
Contact: Jennie Vana
Communications Manager
Email Address: jvana@lakecountiyl.gov
Phone Number: 847.377.2154
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