BUSINESSMAN ANTHONY McCASKILL FILES NOMINATING PETITIONS IN RUN FOR HARVEY MAYOR


BUSINESSMAN ANTHONY McCASKILL FILES 

NOMINATING PETITIONS IN RUN FOR HARVEY MAYOR

 

HARVEY BUDGET MISMANAGED TO RUINS AS CURRENT ADMINISTRATION CONTINUES WITH GROSS FISCAL AND OPERATIONS MISMANAGEMENT OF THE CITY OF HARVEY, ILLINOIS

 

“THERE IS A CLEAR CHOICE IN THIS ELECTION: REAL CHANGE OR MORE OF THE SAME. 

I’M THE ONLY CANDIDATE WITH THE EXPERIENCE AND A CLEAR PLAN TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THE CITY OF HARVEY.”


 Anthony McCaskill-Successful Businessman and Former Harvey Park District President- has filed his necessary nominating petitions in his anticipated run for Mayor of Harvey, Illinois. The City of Harvey Municipal Primary Election is February 23, 2027.

After much prayer, meditation and consultation with his family, Anthony McCaskill concluded his exploratory committee’s research and analysis of the upcoming February Primary elections and submitted his petitions on Monday, October 19th, 2027.

“After being approached by numerous community leaders, elected officials and clergymen, I am more energized, confident, and firm in my decision to run. Harvey has remained in a state of emergency under the misguided and defunct leadership spanning decades. The residents are beyond their insult levels as it relates to the ineptness of current and previous administrations. Even with state oversight, our city’s biggest challenge continues to be missed contributions to both its police and fire pension funds. Even more challenging is that in 2017 the Harvey Police Pension Fund won a $7 million dollar judgement against the city. The current administration has gone aloof in how to handle these matters. “says McCaskill.

McCaskill adds, “Although the city laid off 40 police and fire employees, this administration has irresponsibly continued to negotiate with both pension funds as well as the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund to access a portion of its tax revenues in their desperate attempt to meet payroll.

In the forthcoming months McCaskill will unveil his massive plan” a firm and focused policy blueprint aimed at fixing what he calls a systemic management failure inside City Hall.

As one of the largest suburban municipalities east of I-57 the second largest city in the country with a multimillion-dollar operation and multiple city services, McCaskill maintains that the City of Harvey can’t afford to keep going down the same path or take a risk on someone without the executive experience to manage this kind of scale and complexity.

“I’m not a traditional politician, I’m an outsider with a proven record of executive leadership and results voters can trust,” McCaskill said. “There is an obvious choice in this election: real change or more of the same. I am the only candidate with the experience and a clear plan to be effective for the City of Harvey.”

McCaskill has already received numerous endorsements from local, regional, and state leaders. He recently received the endorsement of current Illinois State Senate Assistant Majority Leader and Thornton Township Supervisor/Committeeman Napoleon Harris III.

“Harvey needs a great fiscal manager of its budget and a sharp vision for the future. Anthony McCaskill possesses a unique finance background and an extensive career in government that spans two decades. He can coalesce individuals from all levels of society and has a keen sense of the needs that can jump start a paradigm shift in the overall operations of the Harvey government.” says Senator Napoleon Harris III.

In 2023, Anthony McCaskill finished a close second in the six-person race for Mayor of Harvey, finishing second to the late Chris Clark. However, this year Anthony McCaskill has now secured a tremendous number of endorsements and support from local leaders. McCaskill has also landed numerous clergy support including Pastor James Sims and popular Cook County clergyman, Bishop Larry D. Trotter of the Sweet Holy Spirit Church of Chicagoland.

“Anthony McCaskill has been a blessing to so many people who have struggled to make ends meet in the City of Harvey. He has paid his dues to the community which he loves. He has given of himself mightily in government, business, and civic affairs. There is no doubt that this time the choice is clear. I enthusiastically endorse his candidacy.” says Bishop Larry D. Trotter.

Pastor James Sims adds, “We desperately need Anthony’s leadership. This current administration has failed on many fronts. But most critical is that women and children are afraid to walk the streets of Harvey. Our town continues to be unsafe.” says Pastor James Sims.

Anthony McCaskill is a lifelong Harvey resident who currently serves as President of the Harvey Public Library Board. It is there where he inherited a fragile budget with just under $300,000 in the black to now a multi-million-dollar surplus. He also serves as Chairman of the South Suburban Region Black Chamber of Commerce

McCaskill has pledged to residents that he will work relentlessly to transform Harvey into a fiscally accountable and transparent municipality. He feels that it is essential to safeguard the health, cleanliness, and safety of the community in ways that will reflect the needs of the people who live, work, and visit Harvey.

“We must create jobs and improve the quality of life for all Harvey residents. But we also must pursue opportunities to accelerate and expand the economic vitality of Harvey’s business community and neighborhoods.” says Anthony McCaskill.

McCaskill is happily married to his beautiful wife, Cook County Commissioner Dr. Kisha McCaskill. They have four adult children and four grandchildren.

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