Why we're fortunate and safe in DuPage

We are fortunate to be living in one of the safest counties in the U.S. In addition, we are also fortunate to have one of the most coordinated and efficient law enforcement systems of any county in the U.S.

This comes as a result of a number of people and situations, but mainly because of Sheriff John Zaruba, As the mayor of a city in DuPage County I have firsthand knowledge of the very valuable assistance provided to our police force along with constant coordination of law enforcement effort that has greatly enhanced the public safety for our citizens. I firmly believe that this is true throughout DuPage County. My belief is fully supported by the endorsement and support of all the chiefs of police throughout our county for Zaruba.

Sheriff Zaruba is a professional law enforcement officer with the education, experience, integrity and absolute dedication to all the people he is sworn to serve and protect. The National Sheriffs Association knows this as they recently elected him as their president.

It is for all these reasons and many more that I wholeheartedly endorse John Zaruba for re-election on Feb. 2.

Mike Kwasman

Mayor, city of West Chicago