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I'm Keith Turner, your neighbor, and advocate.
I am the 6th Ward Alderman in Waukegan. I am known for my transparency, responsiveness, and getting things done.
I am running for the Lake County Board so that I can proactively represent the taxpaying voters in the District, advocate for resources to benefit all of Waukegan and North Chicago and to directly partner and collaborate with our communities to improve Infrastructure and Public Safety.
As always, I will fight against tax and fee increases and represent our interests to the government and not represent the government’s interests down to you.
I was born and raised in Chicago. I joined the U.S. Navy immediately after high school and served two tours of duty as an Operations Specialist working in Operations Intelligence and earned two Honorable Discharges.
After which, I lived in several cities and states before marrying my beautiful bride Sonya (Hurst) in 1999 and moving to Waukegan. I immediately became active in our community and was first elected as a precinct committeeman.
As a Consultant for IT Security/Infrastructure Planning and Delivery. I oversee multi-million-dollar projects, providing planning, budgetary oversight and project management for national and international companies.
I am known for being responsive, informative, and helping my neighbors. I'm asking to represent YOU on the Lake County Board.
In Public Service, I have served as:
- 2nd Vice Chairman, Lake County Branch of the NAACP
- Alderman – Ward 6 City of Waukegan
- American Legion Post 281 Honor Guard
- Board of Directors, Family Services Agency of North Lake County
- Board of Directors, Lake Council of the U. S. County Navy League
- Board of Directors, SER Jobs for Progress
- Candidate for State Representative – 2014
- Citizens Panel, Waukegan Community Development Block Grants
- Commissioner Waukegan Planning and Zoning
- Delegate 60th Representative District (under Eddie Washington)
- Democratic Precinct Committeeman (most votes in Waukegan Township)
- Director U.S.S. Conolly Museum and Memorial
- Founding Member, Kiwanis Club of Waukegan
- Lake County Democrats Committeeman - Pcts. 353, 357, 374
- Member Waukegan Community Church
- Member Waukegan Main Street Organization
- Chairman, CLC Advisory Panel
- Secretary Waukegan Democratic Organization
- Waukegan Community Watch Organizer and Co-Captain
- Waukegan Downtown Association
- Waukegan Park District Special Recreation Advisory Panel
Representing and serving Waukegan and North Chicago.
