Vote Write-In for Kim Benda
Get Out and Vote – Tuesday, April 1
Write-In: Kim Benda
In 2024, Granite City sold its wastewater treatment plant to Illinois American Water for $86 million—a deal affecting over 26,000 customers, including 15,500 from surrounding communities. The Illinois Commerce Commission approved the sale on January 31, 2024. Illinois American Water will invest $40 million in improvements, but…
❗ No one has publicly accounted for how the $86 million will be spent.
That’s your money. And local officials—elected by you—control how it’s used.
Do You Need a Reason to Vote? Here Are Several:
1. Property Taxes
Over 90% of your property tax bill is determined by local officials—the very ones you elect Tuesday.
2. Voter Turnout is Shamefully Low
Less than 15% of voters typically show up in spring elections, yet everyone complains about their tax bill.
3. It’s Not Chicago’s Fault
100% of your property taxes are set locally. Stop blaming Chicago. Start voting locally.
4. Public Safety
Rid Granite City streets of Crime, Drugs, Violence.
Mike Parkinson wants Federal Money for crimes. You want SAFETY!!
You think your vote doesn’t matter? It does.
Make Your Voice Heard
Election Day: Tuesday, April 1
Vote Write-In for Kim Benda
Hold your leaders accountable. Demand transparency. Take back local control.