Hometown: Oak Lawn, but moved to DeKalb when he was 17
Goals for Position: He wants to educate the public about the government, state and federal level, inform residents of DeKalb’s wellbeing and show and tell people where their government is lacking. Also, Reid wants schools to do a better job at teaching students about information that will help them later in their lives.
Why Reid is running for this position: He was on the County Board for four years and wants to give back to DeKalb since it has been his home since 1967.
Experience: Reid was a fireman and a paramedic for 30 years and also ran an antique business for 30 years.
Why should people vote for him?:He said he is doing his part for the community and cares about the real issues the community is facing. He said he wants to educate the people on who people should vote for in higher-up positions in government to see the changes the people want.
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