Remember what brought you here

As we approach the upcoming election, I urge you to consider the values that are essential to our community and to vote for candidates who genuinely support our communities. When I decided to move to Naperville Township with my family, the question was not whether the township or city council was majority Republican or Democrat, but whether the area was safe, had strong economic growth, quality school districts and an involved community. I would urge voters to ask themselves what brought them to this community in the first place.

Once you do that, take the next step and evaluate the policies proposed by the candidates we now see on our ballots. Which candidates are for maintaining economic growth in the community while being good stewards of our tax dollars? Which candidates are supportive of law enforcement and ensuring our families feel safe and secure? If you live in Naperville, the answer is clear: Councilwoman Jennifer Bruzan Taylor, Derek McDaniel, and Meghna Bansal for Naperville City Council.

If you live in Aurora, ask yourselves where were we less than a decade ago? It wasn’t too long ago that Aurora was a less-than-ideal location for anyone to live in, much less drive through. Today, we see thriving communities and economic development that was never thought possible.

We see safer communities and sustained progress. It is for this reason that we must ensure our continued success and progress by reelecting Mayor Richard Irvin and Alderman At-Large Ron Woerman.

Finally, Naperville Township government is critical to our community’s success in having reliable property assessments and ensuring our tax dollars are being used efficiently by providing public services and maintaining our roadways. It is for this reason, incumbents Nina Trivedi, as Trustee, and Matthew Rasche, as Assessor, deserve our votes.

Andrew R. Manno

Naperville