Mavis Bates
Mavis championed the creation of the Kane County Climate Action Implementation Plan.
This plan seeks to address climate issues through recommendations, education, rebates, and incentives, not through mandates. Mavis '...
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Issues
ISSUES
Mavis is a healthcare professional and will always support the Kane County Health Department for the health and public safety of our residents. Mavis wants everyone in Kane County to have the resources they need to live a happy, healthy life.
Mavis is a small business owner and proud union member. She knows we need good paying jobs, strong unions, and a thriving economy to support our families.
As the daughter of an Army Colonel, Mavis knows the importance of making sure our veterans receive the care they deserve.
Mavis is a leader in sustainability. She will encourage renewable energy, including solar on homes, businesses, and County buildings. Her goals include promoting recycling, water preservation, and sustainability in all Kane County facilities, for a safe and resilient future.
Our families are struggling under high property taxes. Mavis will eliminate waste from the budget, keep taxes as low as possible, and make sure our money is being spent wisely.
Current Involvement
Community Involvement
Kane County Board Member District 4
Sustainable Aurora
Elected official, 2020 to present. Making life better for you and your family. Held the line on taxes and controlled spending.
Mayor Irvin’s Advisory Board on Sustainability. Created a new battery recycling program. Working toward 100% clean energy program for Aurora
Aurora GreenFest
Founder and Chairman. Our purpose is to present a celebration of sustainability for the City of Aurora. For over ten years, the GreenFest has drawn thousands of visitors every year.
Sierra Club
Chairman, Valley of the Fox Group, serving Kane and Kendall Counties. Elected Member, Illinois Chapter Excom. Sierra Club defends our most precious resources and wild places.
Mutual Ground
League of Women Voters
Member, SHARE Fundraising Committee, Past Board Member. Mutual Ground is Aurora's safe place where people come together to break the cycle of domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Current Member. The League of Women Voters encourages informed and active participation in government.
Our goals are empowering voters and defending democracy.
Aurora Township Democrats
Former Secretary and Chairman. Helped with many campaigns, including Congressman Bill Foster’s and Lauren Underwood’s races for congress and local state rep and state senator races.
Aurora Kiwanis
Current Member. Past President, 2011-2012. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing our World one child and one community at a time.
Fox Valley Park District
At-Large Commissioner; elected official. The Fox Valley Park District is a dynamic and growing park district that serves a diverse population of more than 236,000 people.
Join Our Team
I’m going to need help from all of you. A few brave souls may be willing to knock on doors with me. A few of you may be willing to make phone calls. I hope all of you will be willing to send postcards to your friends and family asking them to vote for me.
They say it takes a village, and now all of you are my village. Please help me make our county even better.
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