Serving the 71st District with Mike Boland

As I've mentioned more than once, this blog isn't just about Mike Boland, it's a little more personal than that for me. I've met a lot of wonderful people while working as Chief of Staff for Rep. Mike Boland, and I've made some wonderful friends.

One of the individuals who stands out from the crowd is Kurt Dreger. Kurt is the owner and operator of the Surf's Up Java Hut in Savanna, but he's much much more too. Kurt is a community activist, and those kind of folks are near and dear to my heart.

Kurt collected thousands of signatures on petitions asking the Governor to open Thomson Prison, and he's been tireless in his efforts pushing to get Thomson opened. Kurt's a strong voice for economic development, and he's also an advocate for building a skate / bike park in Savanna to give local youth more recreational opportunities.

Kurt's been doing this kind of citizen advocacy for years, and Kurt recently also decided to get more involved by running for elected office himself. In my eyes, Kurt Dreger would be a great asset to his community and region if elected. His combination of energy and enthusiasm, along with a quick mind and a "can do" attitude, really sets him apart as someone who can and will make a difference in peoples lives.

Thank you Kurt Dreger for your past and current service to the community, and best of luck to you in all your future endeavors. Kurt Dreger is pictured above with Rep. Mike Boland during a visit Mike made to the Surf's Up Java Hut back in August.