Lesser's 'Character' Best for Lake County Board

Dear Editor,

It would not be surprising if “endorsement by brother-in-law” did not appear on any candidate’s list.

I, as Rick Lesser’s brother-in-law, am giving him the strongest endorsement I can for his pursuit of a position on the Lake County Board. While not the most coveted, I do think an endorsement from a brother-in-law speaks volumes.

I certainly started from a position of “show me” and did not rely on some standard questionnaire. My endorsement is based on Rick’s body of work in the 30 years that I have known him. This is an endorsement centered on the content of Rick’s character, the pureness in his motivation for running and the focus he will bring to the issues facing Lake County today and tomorrow.

Rick is an open and engaging individual. His positions and views on all issues are delivered with full transparency. Rick is more known for talking, but I have a wealth of experiences that demonstrate he has excellent listening skills as well. Importantly, Rick is committed to his beliefs, but he is also willing to adjust based on thoughtful input from others.

I think Rick views the election process as a necessary evil of obtaining his true goal, which is to serve the people of Lake County. Rick has a long and distinguished record of serving others in a variety of capacities. It is interesting to see him wrestle with the reality that his desire to serve at the county level has put him in line for receiving compensation for his service.

Rick’s decision to reject the pension associated with the position is not surprising to anyone that knows Rick. He is not in this for the money or prestige. He is more old fashioned and views himself as being part of the American ideal of a government by the people for the people.

The issues confronting Lake County are thankfully minor relative to the ones facing us at the state and national level. However, it is pretty easy for one to see that the financial issues at the federal and state level as well as local real estate values are more than likely to present increased financial challenges at the county and municipal levels of government.

Rick possesses the proper blend of fiscal conservatism, a proven track record of delivering growth and good old fashioned common sense that will allow Lake County to navigate itself to continued prosperity.

Don’t think of electing Rick Lesser on March 20 , think of giving a man with a successful track record of service the opportunity to serve you.

Jim Moss
Lake Bluff