Adam S. Harris: 2025 candidate for Long Grove village board

Bio

Office sought: Long Grove village board (Vote for 3)

City: Long Grove

Age: 48

Occupation: Attorney

Previous offices held: Appointed Long Grove Village Clerk in April 2024

What is the most serious issue your community will face in the coming years and how should the village board respond to it?

Connecting to Lake Michigan water — we need to get a better understanding of the longevity of the aquifer as well as more testing on contaminants within our private well water supply, considering that the majority of our residents are on private well systems. We need to ensure federal grant funds and utilize them as soon as possible.

How would you describe the state of your community's finances? What should be the top priorities for spending during the next few years? Are there areas of spending that need to be curtailed?

Our reserves are strong and our budget is well-structured. Lake Michigan water project.

What do you see as the most important infrastructure project the community must address? Why and how should it be paid for? Conversely, during these uncertain economic times, what project(s) can be put on the back burner?

Connecting to Lake Michigan water — federal grants and village reserve allocation

Describe your experience working in a group setting to determine policy. What is your style in such a setting to reach an agreement and manage local government? Explain how you think that will be effective in producing effective actions and decisions with your village board.

I am currently the village clerk and have sat through many village board meetings. I am quite familiar with the processes involved. I will approach the position with an open mind and treat everyone with respect.

What makes you the best candidate for the job?

• 48 years old, married with 3 children

• Currently the village clerk — familiar with village processes and village board meetings — as clerk, I’ve sat through multiple confidential executive sessions

• Partnered up and running as a team with Rita O’Connor who has extensive experience as a trustee and is extremely knowledgeable

I will bring fresh perspectives & new energy — focusing on preserving Long Grove’s charm, while embracing progress.

What’s one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet?

Neighborhood safety — focusing on road safety — I am an avid runner and father with small children. Many neighborhoods do not have sidewalks for pedestrian use.

• Adding more speed tables

• Radar/speed warning signs

• Pedestrian warning signs

• Improved road shoulders

• Blind turn warning signs

• Increased foliage trimming around turns