Clean Water
Protecting Lake Michigan and our waterways from pollution, combined sewer overflows, and industrial discharge — for today's residents and future generations.
MWRD Commissioner
Clean Water. Accountable Government. A Better Chicago.
Timothy E. Rueckert is running for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner to bring transparency, environmental stewardship, and fiscal responsibility to one of the region's most important public agencies.
The issues
What Tim stands for
The MWRD manages water for 5.2 million people across Cook County. Tim is committed to getting it right.
Fiscal Responsibility
Demanding transparent budgets, competitive bidding, and an end to the patronage culture that has long driven up costs for Cook County taxpayers.
Climate Resilience
Investing in green infrastructure, stormwater management, and long-term solutions that protect communities from flooding and the effects of a changing climate.
Accountability
Bringing independent oversight and a commitment to open government to an agency that manages a $2.5 billion annual budget on behalf of the public.
About the candidate
A neighbor. A professional. A public servant.
Tim Rueckert has spent his career working at the intersection of law, policy, and public service. He brings a deep understanding of environmental regulation, government accountability, and the complex infrastructure challenges facing the Chicago region.
As a resident of the district, Tim has seen firsthand the consequences of deferred maintenance, political patronage, and a lack of transparency at the MWRD. He's running to change that.
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