Through expanding the Land Development Bank and other Community Development Financial Institutions, Cook County can work with developers to buy back vacant properties and warehouses to be turned into childcare facilities, community centers, and other thriving businesses within our communities. Expansion of private-public partnerships to create a thriving and prosperous Cook County is the single greatest tool at our disposal to transform our communities.

Expanding partnerships like Northwest Side Community Development Corporation who provide organizations with technical assistance, or revitalizing retail along transit corridors within the 9th District, are possible through savvy Private-Public Partnerships. Organizations like the Illinois Facilities Fund (IFF), the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, and other economic empowerment engines can be leveraged to create millions in jobs and investment to the 9th District and Cook County.

Kevin Murphy has the experience in corporate America and within his role as community leader to recruit and steward the best and brightest national businesses. At a time when businesses are choosing where to call home, it’s important we put our best foot forward to attract investment to Cook County from responsible, community-centric businesses. I am passionate about building the Cook County of tomorrow and finding our next great employers in Cook County.