Accomplishments

Last election the Daily Herald said ... Jim Healy is a hard-working, well informed (County) Board Member who has taken an active role in several areas of County governance. Jim Healy is one of our County Board's most active members.

• Developed the Southern DuPage Regional Trail, connecting our schools, parks, forest preserves, work and transportation centers with over 46 miles of trails.
• Initiated the installation of stop signs, stop lights and street lights for District 203 and 204 to promote safer routes to our schools.
• Worked on the planning and funding for the complete reconstruction of Hobson Road from Washington Road to Route 53, Ferry Road from Route 59 to Eola Road, as well as many other transportation projects in District 5 and across the County.
• Initiated the planning and funding of the Naperville/Warrenville Road intersection and interchange at I-88, and the Eola Road interchange at I-88.
• Reduced County Property Taxes by over $100 million over the last 8 years.Co-Sponsor and one of the drafters of the County's ethics ordinance.
• Worked to restructure the Counties IT department, and open the doors of County Government to the residence of the County.