Ken Arnold is the Republican Party's Precinct Committeeman for the Westgate Subdivision here in Gurnee, Illinois (Precinct #305).  As such, he provides the following benefits to his neighbors and fellow voters:

 

Benefits

bulletProvides political issue and candidate information and materials to assist Westgate residents in determining which issues and candidates to support in the various public elections held in the area.
bulletIs the local "political expert" that neighbors may ask questions of.  Such questions as where to go for various government services or questions being answered, updates on various local issues, guidance on various political issues or candidates for office.
bulletProvides periodic communications via Ken's "Neighbor News" newsletter that includes interesting local happenings and updates.

 

A new, additional feature Ken Arnold is adding here and to his "Neighbor News" is the feature:  "Westgate Tips...".  This feature is to share with neighbors any tips on living.  This can be on subjects ranging from internet/telephone deals discovered to how to use compact florescent bulbs in many of our Westgate outdoor entrance fixtures.  Please email Ken on any suggestions you have for our neighbors!  And read Westgate Tips... here for some great ideas!

 

Current Events

Key Lime Cove Hotel and
Waterpark Development
 
  • The Key Lime Cove Resort and Waterpark started operations in 2007 here in Gurnee.  Unfortunately, the timing of its start quickly was realized to be poor given the dwindling economy the following year.

    • The operation did declare bankruptcy to clear its skirts of some material debts incurred during its construction and opening phases.  However:  Such bankruptcy did not involve a liquidation and closing down of the enterprise.  It merely involved the restructuring of debt and creditors to relieve the enterprise of some of its debt burdens.

    Key Lime Cove continues in operation and is a true asset to the general commerce of our Village.  The enterprise not only augments the offerings of Great America and other attractions; but, in and of itself helps draw out of town guests to our Village.

    We Westgate residents would never wish to see Key Lime Cove now close down or become a ghost town.  So whatever the reader can do to help promote it to friends, family, and out of town folks is a benefit to us all.

     

    Tollway Soundwall Status

        The soundwall was finally constructed in 2008 after at least 15 years of lobbying and effort by Committeeman Ken Arnold and several fellow Westgate residents.

    Residents report that it HAS materially cut down on both sound and light pollution from the Tollway as well as Gurnee Mills.  However:  In all honesty ALL residents (including Ken Arnold himself) fully expected a much more robust wall than was built.

    The Illinois Tollway Authority obviously "knew what they were doing".  They KNEW they would be short changing residents and, therefore, FAILED to hold public hearings on the plans for the wall.  The FIRST time residents knew it was going in was WHEN GROUND WAS BROKEN and the plans were already cast!!!  This was truly testiment to how insensitive government within the State of Illinois has truly become!

    Each of us must work to elect representatives, and reform government at ALL levels, to avoid such devious behaviors on the part of government.  Because..."A government which fears its people is a government that people should fear...!"

     

    Stearns School Road Sidewalk
    to Gurnee Mills
     
    To avoid potential accidents, Committeemen Ken Arnold urges all Westgate parents to sternly emphasize with their children that they should:
     
    A)  Never cross Stearns School Road without the light being with you.
     
    B)  Always walk your bike across the intersection before, again, riding.
     
    Hopefully, with the above two tips. we will have our children safely traverse the area between Westgate Subdivision and Gurnee Mills.

     

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    Gurnee Shuttle Bus Initiative
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    Ken Arnold and his firm, Arnold Business Enterprises LLC, have been working since 2007 to initiate their business idea of having a shuttle bus service operate within the Village of Gurnee.  This shuttle bus would link all of the major attractions with regular, shuttle bus service for the convenience of local residents and visitors alike.
     
    This initiative is still in the formative stage.  Besides the cooperation of both the Village of Gurnee and the major retailers, what is still required is a major area business or individual who can partner with Arnold Business Enterprises LLC during the pilot phase and beyond to reap any profits -- but also bear the business/financial risk of the enterprise. 
     
    Interested parties may contact Ken Arnold on this investment opportunity.

     

    For asking any questions, or getting any further information, please call Ken Arnold at 847-207-1167 or use the form below...

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    Please contact me, Ken, on a local question I have.
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