Lawlor,
30, was also sworn into his third term representing District 18, which
includes all of Vernon Hills and Indian Creek as well as portions of
Hawthorn Woods, Long Grove and unincorporated Lake County.
As
he took over the gavel, Lawlor stated, "there is a lot of change among
this board today, but our priorities remain the same. Together we will
continue our strong record of fiscal responsibility and maintain our AAA
bond rating."
Lawlor also pledged to work vigorously to advance the Route 53 Extension project.
On the Lake County
Board, Lawlor has led efforts to reduce the size of the board, cut
spending and increase transparency. He is committed to economic growth,
infrastructure improvements and fiscal responsibility.
Lawlor
has served on several of the county board committees, including roles
as chairman of the Health and Community Services Committee, vice-chair
of the Planning, Building and Zoning Committee and member of the Finance
and Administration Committee and Law and Judicial Committee. Lawlor
was appointed to the county board in 2009, elected in 2010, and
re-elected in 2012.
