“In this day of political uncertainty, at all levels of government, including the Lake County Board. I would like to offer my endorsement to Maria Peterson, for Lake County Board Commissioner for District 17.
Wauconda is moving forward in many areas, and works well with many government agencies, and with this I look forward to a growing relationship with the county and Maria Peterson as our representative.
Maria has attended many meetings in the village, and met with elected officials, business owners and residents. She is aware of many of our towns great attributes, as well as of our needs. Maria is caring, compassionate and driven to help people not just in Wauconda, but all Lake County.
Please join me in supporting Maria Peterson for Lake County Board, District 17.”

“I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Maria Peterson and find her to be engaging and enthusiastic with a can-do attitude. These characteristics coupled with her integrity and record of service before politics is exactly what I’m looking for in a candidate. Maria is the person I want to represent me and the Village of Wauconda on the Lake County Board.”

“I’m excited about November’s Lake County Board elections this year because we finally have a candidate who is engaged, informed and eager to work for all of the 17th District. Maria Peterson has taken the time to learn about what Wauconda’s residents and business community needs from County government. For too long, our part of the county has been ignored when it comes to meaningful transportation projects. Our then-representative didn’t say a word about the Forest Preserve District’s plan to take the Discovery Museum out of Lakewood, and our current representative has been completely absent from out community.
Maria has attended Wauconda Village Board and Committee meetings, reached out to the Chamber of Commerce and stopped by many of the community events in an effort to understand us and our needs, a refreshing change from the current and former district representatives.
For this reason, I am wholeheartedly endorsing Maria Peterson for Country Board Representative for the 17th District of Lake County. I hope my neighbors do the same!”

“LBJ once famously quipped that all politics are local. I am reminded of that statement frequently as I have seen Maria put in the work to understand the issues impacting us in South West Lake County, and physically be a presence at all our community events.
Our Government was designed as a public service. Individuals who knew their constituents, were students of major issues impacting their district, and represented their communities best interests.
It is these exact reasons why I have chosen to endorse and support Maria Peterson. She is a constant presence at Wauconda Board Meetings, community events and fundraisers. She has demonstrated a command of the issues, and importantly, has solicited feedback to judge their local impact.
We need a board member who will truly advocate for our district. I believe Maria can be that board member, and look forward to her election.”

“It’s my absolute pleasure to recommend Maria Peterson for Lake County Board Member for District 17.
I appointed her to her current position as a member of the North Barrington Plan Commission in 2017. Maria has excelled in her duties, not only through her personal knowledge of our community, but with her expertise as an attorney, she put her excellent skillset to work to ensure compliance with the goals and objectives of our Village as shown through our Comprehensive Plan.
She was always able to address intricate issues with clear strategy and confidence. She is inspired by challenges and never intimidated by complex facts. Without a doubt, Maria will be a welcomed and dedicated addition to the Lake County Board.
Please feel free to contact me at the Village of North Barrington office should you wish to further discuss Maria Peterson’s qualifications and experience.”

“I endorse Maria Peterson for the Lake County Board. She has kept up on current issues both at the state and county level and has spent many hours at local, county, and state meetings. She sees both sides of issues and then reaches an educated conclusion. She is extremely dedicated to doing what is right without outside interferance. I am impressed with her work ethic and energy at taking on difficult prolbems and offering the right solution for the county. She is the new blood that we need on the county board.”

“I have known Maria for approximately 16 years as a resident of North Barrington. I think she would be a breath of fresh air serving on the Lake County Board representing District 17. We need representatives who are willing to be involved with the community and listen to area resident’s concerns about the environmental and economic issues facing local residents.”

“I am pledging my support to Maria Petersdn for The Lake County Board. She has done an outstanding job serving on the Planning Commission for North Barrington.”

“Maria plays an active role on the North Barrington Plan Commission, is well versed in the mechanics of government, does her homework, manifests a keen insight into the issues and is a team player in negotiating simple, workable solutions. She will be an effective and strong candidate in looking out and protecting the interests of our residents.”

“Based upon the excellent performance on the North Barrington Plan Commission, I support Maria Peterson.”

“The Village of Port Barrington lies within the boundaries of Lake and McHenry Counties. I have been the Village President for five years and in that time only one candidate for office has repeatedly come to our Village meetings and shown an interest in our local government, Ms. Maria Peterson.
Port Barrington is small and often forgotten in the vastness of Lake County. It was a surprise months ago to have a candidate for the Lake County Board come to one of our meetings – an even bigger surprise was when she came back, again and again. Maria did not just make her presence known and leave, but instead stayed for the whole meeting, sometimes lasting several hours. She talked to trustees about their individual duties, and inquired as to how she, if elected, could help them achieve their goals. She promoted the Lake County Board as much as she promoted herself.
Maria Peterson is an excellent candidate for the Lake County Board. It is my privilege to write this letter in support of her and her mission to become a Lake County official.”

“I have known Maria Peterson for 15 years.  I have gotten to know her as a devoted mother, wife, and business owner.  Over these years I have seen Maria nurture and grow her family and business. Maria has always been people-centric, focusing on the best interests of people in her life.  I have also seen her and her husband devote immense time and care for their property in North Barrington while growing and developing a larger personal vegetable garden.  The natural environment is important to Maria.  In October, Maria came to our Tower Lakes Drain Partnership meeting providing a brief talk of her commitment to environmental and watershed concerns in the surrounding area. Maria supports the grassroots efforts to identify, communicate, and resolve groundwater and stormwater issues affecting our area.  I have no doubt that Maria will be a vigilant fighter for clean air, clean water, and other environmentally specific concerns.”

“I’ve known Maria for over 14 years. She started as a client and then became a friend. Maria loves her community and the environment and wants to do what’s best for future generations. When Maria puts her effort towards a goal, she’s focused and sees results. She would be a great asset for the Lake County Board.”

“I have known Maria since 1986 when she began working for me as a law clerk. We have since remained good friends. There are many requisite details, including important deadlines, in running a Probate, Guardianship & Trust and Estate law practice, and Maria exhibited the ability, skill and intellect to pick up on all the nuances to the practice very quickly.

“I know Maria to be a person of high integrity, a great listener and an eminent advocate for those causes which she deems important and worthwhile in our society.

I had the utmost trust and confidence in Maria in her ability to diligently handle the administration of the estates, guardianships and trust of our clients. It did not matter whether our clients were wealthy or merely the everyday mom and dad. Maria knew how to meet and listen to each other carefully and with the utmost respect for each and every person.

We would discuss the strategy on how to handle certain cases and from there, Maria would handle the case, from filing, managing, and when possible, closing the estate, in a competent and professional manner.”