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Thank You Aurora!
Thank You, Thank you, Aurora for putting your trust in my ability to lead our city. My thank you message is overdue, but I wanted to include some vote totals.…
Read MoreFormer Illinois Governor Pat Quinn endorsed John Laesch for Mayor of Aurora
AURORA, IL – Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn endorsed John Laesch for Mayor of Aurora. His comments focused on good government, transparency and addressing pay-to-play. Laesch highlighted a recent report…
Read MoreWorking Families Will County Endorses John Laesch
Throughout my time in public office and as a community advocate with Northern Illinois Jobs with Justice I have always been a strong voice for working families. I am grateful…
Read MoreIt will be Laesch v. Irvin on April 1st – Thank you Aurora!
I want to thank the residents of Aurora for sending a strong message to the current administration that we need a government and economy that works for everyone, not just…
Read MoreHelp Celebrate John’s Birthday!
Instead of birthday gifts, I am asking for help canvassing just 3 weeks before the election! The good news is that we are expecting a heat wave with temperatures in…
Read MoreIrvin campaign files three frivolous objections in attempt to remove political opponents from the ballot
IRVIN MAKES UP LAWS IN ATTEMPT TO REMOVE OPPONENTS FROM BALLOT: All five mayoral campaigns that are opposing Richard Irvin have been in regular contact and worked together to…
Read MoreMy “no” vote on the $13.8 million subsidy to ACCA
I was one of the two Aurora City Council members to vote “no” on an $13.8 Million subsidy to ACCA this past Tuesday. ACCA is an abbreviation for the Aurora…
Read MoreWhat does Aurora think of using $325,000 in tax dollars to subsidize a grocery store?
A grocer who has two East Aurora locations wants to open another Carniceria El Paso Grande grocery store at the old Aldi location (2134 W Galena Blvd), and he is…
Read MoreWhy I voted against another Scientel contract
During the last council meeting, Alderman Mesiacos and I voted against a $952,690 contract with Scientel and others to install security cameras throughout our new public works facility. The contract…
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