Secretary of State Jesse White endorsed for re-election by over 16 publications and more than 80 mayors throughout Illinois

 

  Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White has been endorsed by over 16 newspapers throughout Illinois.

 The publications endorsing White are: Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Daily Herald, Chicago Defender, (Springfield) State Journal-Register, Peoria Journal Star, The (Bloomington) Pantagraph, Belleville News-Democrat, Northwest Herald, Rockford Register Star, Southern Illinoisan, Morris Daily Herald, Sauk Valley Newspaper, St. Louis Post Dispatch, Dispatch and Rock Island Argus, Gay Chicago Magazine and The News-Gazette.

 “It’s an honor to receive these prestigious endorsements from the most influential papers around the state of Illinois,” White said. “I’m proud that our efforts to improve this office are recognized.”

 White is recognized as a “true statesmen” for Illinois. In re-election, White will continue to restore integrity, make roads as safe as possible, establish teen driver safety methods and improve customer service through the use of technology.

 Jesse White Is Overwhelming Choice of Mayors In Illinois

 Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White has received the endorsements of more than 80 mayors throughout the state of Illinois in his campaign for re-election.

 Among those endorsing White are Chicago Ridge Mayor Eugene Seigel, Springfield Mayor Tim Davlin, Aurora Mayor Thomas Weisner, Quincy Mayor John Spring, DuQuoin Mayor John Rednour, Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen, Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett, and Belleville Mayor Mark Eckert

 The mayors in a joint statement said of White, “He leads by example and his honesty and integrity are beyond reproach. He has streamlined the office via new technology and improved the service throughout the state. He has helped establish new laws that make our roads and communities safer and led the fight for tougher DUI laws, stricter penalties for chronic traffic offenders, and more stringent testing and training for truck drivers.”

 The mayors also commended White’s effort at cleaning up the office pointing out that “White inherited an office under a cloud of controversy. In order to root out corruption, he established a code of conduct for employees; set strict fundraising policies; hired Jim Burns as Inspector General and strengthened the Inspector General’s office.”

“I am truly honored to have the support of so many outstanding municipal leaders, people who understand government from the grassroots level. My goal is to be the best possible Secretary of State in serving the people of Illinois,” White said.

 White is recognized as a “true statesmen” for Illinois. In re-election, White will continue to restore integrity, make roads as safe as possible, establish teen driver safety methods and improve customer service through the use of technology.

 A list of mayors endorsing White follows: