PAUL THOMAS

My name is Paul Thomas and I’m running for McHenry County Board - District 7. I’m your friend, your neighbor, a long time resident of Wonder Lake and a local business owner.  My family came to McHenry County in 1953 and still live in the county four generations later.

I own a commercial carpentry business based in Wonder Lake and I employ over 60 Union Carpenters. My two sons learned the trade the same way my father, uncle and I have, starting off by pushing a broom. If you want to know the key to juggling many personalities and organizing them to work together to complete a large goal, come talk to me!   

Also in my business, my success has been built on detailed work, coming in under budget and finishing before schedule. These practices, I believe, will be of value when serving on the McHenry County Board.    

I'm sure you've heard someone say, "Somebody should do something about it". I've said it many times myself. That's the reason I'm running in this election. I can promise you that I will do my best to bring government back into the hands of the people and out of the hands of the connected special interest groups.

There is too much waste in our government budgets.

Aren't you tired of being taken for granted? I sure am!

I humbly ask for your support and I will never forget the true responsibility I owe each and everyone of you.

Lastly and importantly, my hometown of Wonder Lake.  Knocking on doors, my fellow constituents are excited to have one of their own represent them on the  McHenry County Board.  Wonder Lake is the economics growth hub of McHenry County and it’d be my honor to serve on the board to help guide the economic growth of my community.      

Family and taking care of my community are two of the most important things in my life. In my free time I enjoy bee keeping, fishing, grilling, frequenting local farmers markets/local events, walking my dogs and spending time with family and friends. I also spent a lot of my free time on the beautiful Wonder Lake!

These hobbys help me enjoy the little things in life and not take things for granted. I am a strong believer in enjoying our civil liberties and giving back to our beatufiul McHenry County communities. I am an open book and always look forward to meeting and talking to new constinuents. If you see me around, come up and talk to me!