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PRESS RELEASE: Garrido establishes the final pieces of his “Fresh Start Initiatives” for Cook County Government

SCHILLER PARK – John Garrido released two bold initiatives to reform Cook County today to improve the systems for public safety and government ethics.  His “Community and Corrections Initiative” and “Public Service Initiative” are the two most detailed policy platforms in those areas among all candidates for Cook County Board President.

“I see Cook County as having four obligations.  Our government must keep the people safe, provide for a healthy community, tax and spend wisely, and meet a minimum standard of ethical decency.  These final two proposals, added with my other two previous proposals, explain how I will meet those obligations,” said Garrido. Read More

PRESS RELEASE: Garrido Directs County Board to Consider Integrity and Efficiency when Drafting the County Budget

SCHILLER PARK – John Garrido publicly addressed the Cook County Board Finance Committee on Tuesday, November 3, urging them to adopt a budget which holds true to the principles of integrity and efficiency. He made the following statement:

My name is John Garrido, and I live on North Austin Avenue on the Northwest side of Chicago.  It’s incredible that in such economically difficult times, Todd Stroger can actually present this budget with a smile on his face.  The scary thing is that he actually thinks he’s doing a good job.

Of course the budget is balanced; it’s balanced on the backs of the taxpayers.  This budget also assumes our sales tax revenue will continue to increase; it’s estimated by the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce that this year alone we will lose 6% in sales tax revenue.  As businesses and jobs flee the county, where will we be in another 4 years? Read More

PRESS RELEASE: Garrido Releases far Reaching Health Care Reforms with his “Independence and IT Initiative” for Cook County

SCHILLER PARK – John Garrido announced the most detailed reform plan of any candidate for Cook County Board President today, calling it his Independence and IT Initiative. He explained the importance of creating a health care network with the ability to self-manage and properly serve the comprehensive needs of Cook County’s residents.

“My initiative is based upon two principles. The first principle is building an independent network of hospital, clinics, and service
centers that can efficiently operate for Cook County residents,” Garrido said. Read More