Anthony Will Bring Integrity, Courage, and Honor to Elgin City Council
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Anthony Ortiz
Values He Believes In
Anthony, a community leader, understands his neighbors' needs. With experience as a combat Marine and Director of Operations at the Kane County State's Attorney's Office, he brings invaluable leadership to the Elgin City Council.
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The Platform
Since take Office
Since Anthony took office in 2023, he has advocated and championed the following items with the support of his fellow council members.
- Historic Housing Disclosure - Needed with buying and selling a home in Elgin's Historic Districts (Transparency)
- Detailed P-Card reports in the council agenda (Transparency)
- Advocated to move 5 million dollars from council discretionary fund and move it to Lead Pipe Replacement Program (2024 Budget / Public Health)
- Update Elgin's Responsible Bidders Ordinance
- Commission's Attendance Report - Now easy to access public report for everyone to see attendance of commission members (Transparency)
- Veteran Health Program - Health Mind Health Body now offered at the Elgin Rec. Centre
- Advocated to bring back Lords Park Pool
Experience Matters
Anthony's profound life experiences uniquely qualify him for the Elgin City Council. A dedicated father and lifelong resident of Elgin, he is deeply committed to shaping the community's future. Serving as Chairman of the Elgin Police & Fire Commission, he played a pivotal role in selecting those who safeguard our city. In his current position at Kane County he works with the County Board, Anthony manages agendas for the States Attorney's Office, drafts RFP documents, and oversees staff, honing his expertise in government operations. As a U.S. Marine Veteran, he upholds values of courage, strength, and integrity. These values will guide his decisions as an Elgin City Council member, ensuring they resonate with the community he serves. With his extensive background in local governance, military service, and community involvement, Anthony stands ready to lead Elgin forward.
Promote These Ideas with the Community
Anthony's top priority is enhancing public safety, ensuring every resident has access to clean drinking water by accelerating the replacement of lead water lines throughout Elgin. To ease the burden on homeowners, he proposes assisting with the replacement of lines on their side of the shutoff box.
Secondly, Anthony aims to reduce crime by focusing on street safety. Collaborating with ComEd, he plans to increase street lighting in inner-city neighborhoods, proven to deter criminal activity.
Thirdly, Anthony advocates for the repair and upkeep of arterial roads, addressing the urgent need for maintenance within the city.
Lastly, Anthony is committed to revitalizing Elgin's downtown area, leveraging its waterfront access to secure state and federal grants for beautification and redevelopment initiatives.
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