Five Republicans are running for two Scott County Supervisor nomination spots. Incumbent Ken Beck is running for a third term to the Scott County Board of Supervisors. Rita Rawson, a Republican who was appointed to the board to serve outgoing supervisor and current county treasurer Tony Knobbe's spot, is running for election for the first time to retain the seat.
Three challengers are running for the two GOP spots on the general election ballot — Thomas Charles Nelson, a retired chiropractor; Jeff Bloemker, a commercial banker and former mayor in Illinois; and Jennifer McAndrew Lane, probation and parole officer and wife to Sheriff Tim Lane. Survey answers from the other Republicans running are publishing throughout this week. One Democrat, Maria Bribriesco, is running for one of the two Scott County Supervisor spots and will advance to the general election ballot.
Bloemker Occupation: Commercial Banker Education: Bachelor’s Degree Relevant local government or leadership experience: Past mayor of Effingham, Illinois, 15 years on city plan commission and zoning boards, 25 years in a variety of civic leadership roles, 25 years in senior business management positions. 1.) I believe the Quad-Cities is going to be the next Great Midwest Destination.
The necessary components are lining up in all the communities at this writing. We need to get everyone pulling on the oars at the same time. That’s going to require experienced leadership in economic development and a cooperative.
