View recent responses to JG-TC posts: GOP candidates for state's attorney united in criticism of incumbent Recent Events: January 26th, 2008 Fundraiser Brochure

As a Candidate for Coles County State’s Attorney, my objectives include: Using local labor and the strict enforcement of prevailing wages for all county contracts and bid projects.  BENEFITS:  The creation of better paying jobs for Coles County. Contracting with local companies to print all forms and stationary and providing other county needs.  BENEFITS:  The ability to keep jobs and taxpayer money in Coles County. Better and expanded funding of public transportation to reduce drunk driving by a $5.00 to $10.00 charge on all moving violations.  BENEFITS:  The safety of Coles County citizens. Committed to attracting and retaining better jobs.  BENEFITS:  The reduction of crime, and savings of taxpayer dollars. Creation/expansion of after-school programs funded by a portion of fines imposed on convictions.  BENEFITS:  To reduce juvenile delinquency, while saving taxpayer dollars. I will serve the citizens and taxpayers of Coles County by: Establishing a regularly scheduled open-door policy so that all citizens have routine access to the State’s Attorney of Coles County. BENEFITS:  Provides taxpayers access to what they support.  Reducing court and jail housing costs. BENEFITS:  Reduces taxpayer costs. I will serve justice as Coles County State’s Attorney, not “Just us” by: Providing full disclosure and accountability for all expenditures in the State’s Attorney’s office. BENEFITS:  Displays credibility of, and respect for the legal system. Holding government and law-enforcement officials accountable to constitutional mandates. BENEFITS:  Provides credibility of and respect for the legal system. Home confinement for non-violent offenses. BENEFITS:  Saves taxpayer dollars for incarceration costs, while enabling the offender to remain employed and productive.                                                                                                                         Supporting intervention programs for first-time non-violent offenders.  BENEFITS:  Reduces court and taxpayer costs, and avoids the stigma of a criminal record (a second chance). Supporting the creation of drug court programs to address the problems of addiction through interdiction and treatment, rather than incarceration. BENEFITS:  The reduction of expenditure and taxpayer dollars. Recognizing the victim’s right to say that restitution was made in non-violent crimes.  That is, victim’s satisfaction should define state’s satisfaction in many non-violent offenses. BENEFITS:  The savings of court time and court/taxpayer costs, and the avoidance of the stigma of a criminal record (a second chance for typically young offenders). How You Can Make A Difference: If you believe these principles make sense and serve the interests of Coles County and it’s citizens, your participation in this campaign is important in three ways: 1. VOTE FOR TODD REARDON NOVEMBER 4TH  2. CARRY THE WORD, ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO VOTE FOR TODD 3. CONTRIBUTE TO THE CHAMPAIGN To support this campaign send checks of any amount, made payable to: Citizens for Todd M. Reardon P.O. Box 655 Charleston, IL 61920 AND PLEASE VOTE NOVEMBER 4, 2008.   PAID FOR BY CITIZENS FOR TODD M. REARDON