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Mike Tryon is…

A LEGISLATOR WHO IS ACCESSIBLE AND AVAILABLE
Representative Mike Tryon has a legislative office in Crystal Lake which is staffed Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. Constituents can make appointments to meet with Representative Tryon, or they can work with his legislative aid. In addition, Representative Tryon often travels throughout his district to sponsor informational sessions on topics such as property taxes, road funding, state finances, education funding reform, health care, transportation, etc.

A LEGISLATOR WHO IS IN TUNE WITH THE NEEDS OF HIS CONSTITUENTS
For the last four years, Representative Mike Tryon has spent a great deal of time listing to his constituents and taking their issues and concerns to Springfield for action. Known as a strong consensus builder, Representative Mike Tryon has been very successful in getting legislation that benefits the people of McHenry County approved in Springfield. Click here to see a list of his legislative accomplishments.

A LEGISLATOR WHO BRINGS JOBS AND NEW BUSINESS TO MCHENRY COUNTY
Prior to becoming a state legislator, Mike Tryon served on the McHenry County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) for many years. The EDC’s purpose is to attract new business and good jobs to the county. Since being elected to the state legislature, Representative Mike Tryon has served on the Smart Growth and Regional Planning Committees and the Mass Transit sub-committee, and these committees
also focus on bringing good paying jobs to the area.

A LEGISLATOR WHO SECURES MORE STATE/FEDERAL MONEY TO EASE ROAD
CONGESTION IN MCHENRY COUNTY
Representative Tryon has secured $46 million in road money for his district. In addition, Representative Tryon, along with Congressman Don Manzullo, secured over $9 million in federal matching funds to build the long-overdue Western By-Pass linking Crystal Lake with Route 31 south of Algonquin. More information about Representative Mike Tryon’s commitment to road improvements can be found at: www.mchenrybetterroads.com.

A LEGISLATOR WHO IS A LEADER IN ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Representative Mike Tryon is the only member of the State Legislature who has a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science. Illinois officials recognized his expertise, and Mike Tryon is currently serving on four different committees which focus on energy and the environment. Mike Tryon also owns two environmental companies in McHenry. As a legislator he improved public safety by sponsoring a groundwater protection bill that received wide, bipartisan support.