Mary Ardapple Dierker today officially announced her candidacy for Peoria County Board in the 2010 election. She will be running for the District 11 seat that is currently held by Merle Widmer.

“Today I am announcing my candidacy for Peoria County Board District 11 representative. As a 25 year small business owner and community champion, local public service has long been an important priority in my life. The opportunity to contribute to the future of Peoria County is one I take very seriously and will work with my trademark passion and energy,” stated Ardapple.

Adapple’s campaign will focus on four key themes:
 Principled Leadership: A leadership style which promotes a willingness to work together, seeks constituents’ opinions, reaching informed decisions.
 Prosperous Families: Peoria County residents will benefit from quality jobs, effective public safety and the best livable communities in the region.
 Profitable Businesses: Peoria County businesses will have the opportunity to grow and develop, benefiting from low taxes, quality transportation networks and a quality workforce resulting in a thriving business climate.
 Proud Community: Peoria County is exemplary as the regional leader in cost effective services, economic development, cultural and environmental issues while maintaining a balanced budget.
Ardapple remarked, “I will work to enhance the County of Peoria as the preferred place to live and do business. By embracing economic development and quality of life strategies which encourage families to prosper and businesses to succeed, the County will be enabled to forge partnerships that strengthen our business climate, ensure public safety, and create regional stability for years to come. In short, a robust economy is the key to the County’s overall prosperity.”

For more information about the campaign, please visit www.ardapple.com.