John Muellner for Lake County Board District 1

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• Lake County families are already paying some of the highest taxes in the country. The question voters should be asking is simple: when government wants even more of your money, where will your representative stand? The differences in this race are becoming clear. On the RTA sales tax increase: John Muellner opposed raising sales taxes on Lake County families to help fund Chicago-area transit. Jose Martinez publicly supported the RTA sales tax increase. On the 1% sales tax: John Muellner oppos

  2 October 2026 · John Muellner for Lake County Board District 1 · $400 – $499 · 25K+ impressions · Attack · Ad Library

• Earlier this month, we filed a Freedom of Information Act request seeking the police report and body-worn camera footage of an incident involving Antioch Trustee Jose Martinez — my political opponent — and a local business owner who was simply allowing his restaurant to be used for a political fundraiser. I’d like to openly state that my campaign chose to host a fundraiser at this establishment because of its convenient location in downtown Antioch and because the restaurant has fantastic food.

  29 May 2026 · John Muellner for Lake County Board District 1 · $300 – $399 · 20K+ impressions · Attack · Ad Library

• The 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫. As the Board reviews its proposed budget, residents deserve a clear look at where Lake County's spending has been headed. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞: FY2017: ~$500 million FY2018: ~$512 million FY2019: ~$526 million (+2.6%) FY2020: ~$573 million (+9%) FY202

  21 October 2026 · John Muellner for Lake County Board District 1 · $200 – $299 · 15K+ impressions · Attack · Ad Library

• ✅ Live within our means. ✅ Be transparent with taxpayers. ✅ Invest in what works. Fiscal responsibility matters. Families and residents are already paying enough. Taxes are out of control. We need leaders who treat taxpayers as the people they represent, not as an endless piggy bank. Early voting is open at the Lake County Clerk's Office. Designated countywide locations open October 19. Election Day is November 3. I respectfully ask for you to Vote John Muellner for Lake County Board Dist

  9 October 2026 · John Muellner for Lake County Board District 1 · $200 – $299 · 15K+ impressions · Promotional · Ad Library

• I’m honored to have the endorsement of Linda Pedersen, who has represented District 1 on the Lake County Board since 2008. Over the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to work side by side with Linda, learn from her experience, and see firsthand the dedication she brings to serving our communities. Her support means a great deal to me, and I’m grateful for the trust she has placed in me. On the County Board, my priorities will be straightforward: cut waste, focus on roads, public safety and ot

  2 October 2026 · John Muellner for Lake County Board District 1 · $200 – $299 · 15K+ impressions · Promotional · Ad Library

• Lake County has the highest effective property tax rate of any county in Illinois, and it ranks among the highest-taxed counties in the entire United States. At roughly 2.58%, our effective rate is nearly three times the national average. Nationwide, Lake County sits in the top 1% of all counties for property tax burden. In most counties, county government controls only a relatively small share of the total property tax bill. In Lake County, roughly 7% goes to the county and another 2 to 3% go

  2 October 2026 · John Muellner for Lake County Board District 1 · $200 – $299 · 10K+ impressions · Attack · Ad Library