Build 53 Now! -- Here's What You Can Do

53's opponents are few in number, but noisy. If we are silent, our elected officials will think we are even less numerous, which will take political power away from the majority who deserves it.

Get Out And Vote

The ballot box is the most important place where you, as a concerned citizen, can make your voice heard.

The Lake County Board Election is especially important. Inform yourself about the candidates, and vote for those in your area who have spoken out in support of 53... and of course, vote against those who are trying to blockade it.

To help you with your research, check out our voter's guide.

Let Us Know About You

One of the main purposes of this site is to create a "cyber-community" of all those who support 53. It's essential that we know who you are, and how to reach you. Why?

So that we can keep you updated on what's going on in the 53 advocacy community
So that we can ask for your support when it's critical--for example, asking you to write to a particular official when a decision is coming up, or to attend a rally where we need your presence
So we can gauge how effective this site is
So we can tell elected officials and others about the true size of the 53 advocacy community.

Please note that we will not, under any circumstances, "sell" your name to other organizations nor use it for any non-53 related purposes. Scout's honor! Nor will we bombard you with e-mails. We will, however, selectively send you a "heads up" when there's something you should know about.

Please click here for an easy-to-use response form that you can use to tell us that you support us.

Write Your Elected Representatives

The White House gets many sacks full of mail each day, and of course the President doesn't have time to read them all. For local officials, however, the situation is very different. Many times, local officials read the mail they receive themselves; and even when they don't, mail is handled by a senior staffer who regularly reports on public sentiment.

Even more importantly, local officials know that for everyone who writes, there are dozens who don't, but who share the same views as the writer. This means that when you take the time to write an elected official, your voice is multiplied 12, 24, or more times in influence! So please write, and let those whom you've elected--and whose job it is to represent you--to let them know how you feel. If you don't, they can't read your mind.

To make this easier, we've included a sample letter and elected officials' addresses that you can use. Click here and follow the easy directions.

And please don't forget to copy us on any letters you send by mailing a copy to:

build53.org
P O Box 731
Libertyville, IL 60048

THANK YOU for being a citizen who cares!

Get Involved

First of all, if you have any news, commentary, or information about the ongoing BUILD 53 effort, please e-mail it to us.

If you want to do more, then take the next step and

Contact Or Join An Advocacy Group

Here are two groups which are actively advocating for the Route 53 extension:

Citizens to Protect Quality of Life Through Better Transportation
P. O. Box 7529
Libertyville, IL 60048
Phone: 847-855-6460
Fax: 847-855-4502

Contact: Dan Friedlander, Executive Director
danf@officecenterofgurnee.com

McHenry County Economic Development Corporation
4500 Prime Parkway Ste 102
McHenry, IL 60050
Phone: 815-363-0444
Fax: 815-363-0464

Contact: Charles Eldredge, Transportation Committee Chairman