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Richard Irvin was born and raised in Aurora on the near east side, rising to prominence in Aurora as the highly regarded head of the Aurora Community-Based Prosecutor Unit for the Office of Kane County State's Attorney.

In that capacity, Irvin worked on solutions with police, state and federal agents, elected officials, prosecutors and citizens to fight crime and improve quality of life issues around Aurora. Prior to working as a prosecutor, Irvin worked in the Office of Cook County State's Attorney and as a Law Clerk with the firm of Camic, Johnson, Wilson & McCullough, P.C.

Currently in private practice with the Law Offices of Richard C. Irvin, he has continued interacting with
the community to address challenges facing Aurora. The theme of the campaign is ONE AURORA...uniting all residents with a common bond of good jobs, quality of life, safe streets, security, protecting our seniors and children, creating opportunities and innovations.

"We must utilize the strengths of our diverse residents and their talents to raise Aurora's quality of life to its potential, creating an environment of optimism and progress for the long-term future" Irvin said.

He added "Aurora is the 2nd largest city in the State of Illinois, spread over 4 counties. I want to encourage a dialogue with people from all parts of the city to feel connected to their government and to each other."

"Our campaign will listen to the people, meet the challenges and raise the election process itself creating energy, interest and excitement to an unprecedented new level in the history of Aurora" pledged Irvin.

POLITICAL RESUME
One Aurora.
"One Aurora" is much more than a campaign slogan, it is a philosophy. The Irvin for Aurora campaign is deeply dedicated to the concept of: "Unite all residents with a common bond of good jobs, quality of life, safe streets, protection of our seniors and children, creating opportunities and innovations."

...Vision with a Plan
Heal - Image and Perception, Reduce Crime, Create Safe Communities
Strengthen - Quality of Life, Thriving Downtown and Economic Development
Build - Attract Businesses and New Jobs, Diversify Tax Base, Innovate

Background
• Born and Raised in Aurora
• East Aurora High School Graduate
• Robert Morris College, B.A.
• Northern Illinois University, Law Degree
• Married to Crystal and Father to Devon and Quinn

Veteran
• U.S. Army Desert Shield and Desert Storm
• Earned 5 Service Medals, including a U.S. Army Commendation Medal for exemplary Service during the Gulf War

Prosecutor
• Kane County State's Attorney's Office Felony Court Prosecutor
• Aurora Community Based Prosecutor Weed & Seed program Founder, Aurora
• Cook County State's Attorney's Office

Teacher
• Robert Morris College
• Northern Illinois University
• Substitute Teacher East Aurora School District 131

Community Leader
• 708 Mental health Executive Board
• Illinois Coalition for Community Services Executive Board
• Institute for Public Safety Partnerships Police Trainer
• Big Brothers and Big Sisters Volunteer



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