Kelly
Burke
★ Independent Candidate ★
Special Election · November 3rd, 2026
For Businesses, Families, Farmers
and the Future of Kane County
Independent candidate for Kane County Board District 2. A business owner, farmer, and community member running on experience, not ideology.
What Kelly Will Fight For
- Making Kane County viable to start & grow a business
- Attracting employers and quality jobs
- Smart growth that keeps young talent here
- Creating a county graduates want to build their future in
- Evaluating what county spending actually delivers
- Transparency & long-term accountability
- Taxes as an investment, measuring the return
- Planning with future generations in mind
- Energy security & reducing long-term cost burdens
- Responsible waste management & circular systems
- Land restoration & sustainable development
- Solutions that solve multiple challenges at once
- Protecting family farms & agricultural land
- Preserving productive farmland for future generations
- Supporting agricultural innovation & competitiveness
- Farmer representation at the county level
Responsible to You.
Not a Party.
Kane County faces rising costs, a changing economy, and pressure on farms and families. These challenges demand someone who thinks independently and acts in your interest.
"I believe taxes are an investment in our community. The question is whether we are generating the desired return on that investment. Are we creating the kind of county where businesses want to locate, families can afford to stay, and talented people want to build their future? I think we need a fresh set of eyes with a diverse background at the table."
, Kelly BurkeBuilt Businesses Here
Kelly is actively building multiple businesses in Kane County, one of the most expensive places in the country to operate. She asks the hard questions about cost and competitiveness because she lives with the answers every day.
Thoughtful Questions on Spending
Not finger-pointing. A genuine commitment to understanding where county dollars go, whether they are delivering real value, and how decisions today shape what residents and businesses face tomorrow.
Agriculture & Farmland
As a working farmer herself, Kelly brings firsthand perspective on protecting Kane County's agricultural heritage and the families who depend on it.
A Future Worth Staying For
Economic development that gives graduates, young families, and new businesses a genuine reason to put down roots and build a life right here in Kane County.
Thoughtful Questions.
Real Accountability.
"Our responsibility is not just solving today's problems. It is making sure the decisions we make today create opportunity for the people who come after us."
Your Neighbor.
Not a Politician.
Kelly Burke is a business owner, entrepreneur, and community member who has built multiple businesses right here in Kane County. She founded IH RISE, an Illinois nonprofit, and currently serves as a voting member of the Illinois Department of Agriculture Board of Livestock Commissioners.
She serves on the Kane County Community Development Committee, working directly on economic development, planning, housing, and transportation issues that affect daily life in District 2.
As a farmer, business owner, and homeowner in Kane County, Kelly sees the same challenges many District 2 families see, rising costs, housing affordability, economic uncertainty, and the question of what kind of community we are leaving behind. That's why she believes local government should focus on practical solutions and long-term thinking, not party agendas.
Your Community.
Your Voice.
Kane County Board District 2 spans a diverse stretch of communities, from the farmland of Sugar Grove to the neighborhoods of Geneva, Batavia, North Aurora, and parts of Aurora. Kelly lives and works here. She knows this district because it is her home.
If you live in District 2, Kelly is running for you. Check the map to confirm your community is part of the district, and if it is, make your voice heard on November 3rd, 2026.
Already Serving
Kane County
Kelly is not starting from scratch. She is already in the room, working on the issues that matter to District 2.
Kelly
Burke
★ Independent Candidate ★
Special Election · November 3rd, 2026
For Businesses, Families, Farmers
and the Future of Kane County
Independent candidate for Kane County Board District 2. A business owner, farmer, and community member running on experience, not ideology.
What Kelly Will Fight For
- Making Kane County viable to start & grow a business
- Attracting employers and quality jobs
- Smart growth that keeps young talent here
- Creating a county graduates want to build their future in
- Evaluating what county spending actually delivers
- Transparency & long-term accountability
- Taxes as an investment, measuring the return
- Planning with future generations in mind
- Energy security & reducing long-term cost burdens
- Responsible waste management & circular systems
- Land restoration & sustainable development
- Solutions that solve multiple challenges at once
- Protecting family farms & agricultural land
- Preserving productive farmland for future generations
- Supporting agricultural innovation & competitiveness
- Farmer representation at the county level
Responsible to You.
Not a Party.
Kane County faces rising costs, a changing economy, and pressure on farms and families. These challenges demand someone who thinks independently and acts in your interest.
"I believe taxes are an investment in our community. The question is whether we are generating the desired return on that investment. Are we creating the kind of county where businesses want to locate, families can afford to stay, and talented people want to build their future? I think we need a fresh set of eyes with a diverse background at the table."
, Kelly BurkeBuilt Businesses Here
Kelly is actively building multiple businesses in Kane County, one of the most expensive places in the country to operate. She asks the hard questions about cost and competitiveness because she lives with the answers every day.
Thoughtful Questions on Spending
Not finger-pointing. A genuine commitment to understanding where county dollars go, whether they are delivering real value, and how decisions today shape what residents and businesses face tomorrow.
Agriculture & Farmland
As a working farmer herself, Kelly brings firsthand perspective on protecting Kane County's agricultural heritage and the families who depend on it.
A Future Worth Staying For
Economic development that gives graduates, young families, and new businesses a genuine reason to put down roots and build a life right here in Kane County.
Thoughtful Questions.
Real Accountability.
"Our responsibility is not just solving today's problems. It is making sure the decisions we make today create opportunity for the people who come after us."
Your Neighbor.
Not a Politician.
Kelly Burke is a business owner, entrepreneur, and community member who has built multiple businesses right here in Kane County. She founded IH RISE, an Illinois nonprofit, and currently serves as a voting member of the Illinois Department of Agriculture Board of Livestock Commissioners.
She serves on the Kane County Community Development Committee, working directly on economic development, planning, housing, and transportation issues that affect daily life in District 2.
As a farmer, business owner, and homeowner in Kane County, Kelly sees the same challenges many District 2 families see, rising costs, housing affordability, economic uncertainty, and the question of what kind of community we are leaving behind. That's why she believes local government should focus on practical solutions and long-term thinking, not party agendas.
Your Community.
Your Voice.
Kane County Board District 2 spans a diverse stretch of communities, from the farmland of Sugar Grove to the neighborhoods of Geneva, Batavia, North Aurora, and parts of Aurora. Kelly lives and works here. She knows this district because it is her home.
If you live in District 2, Kelly is running for you. Check the map to confirm your community is part of the district, and if it is, make your voice heard on November 3rd, 2026.
Support the Campaign
Kelly is running as an independent, which means she answers to the people across the political spectrum. Your contribution goes directly to reaching voters in Geneva, Batavia, North Aurora, Sugar Grove, and Aurora.
This campaign is powered by neighbors, business owners, farmers, and community leaders who believe Kane County's best days are still ahead.
Campaign contribution infrastructure is currently being finalized. If you are interested in supporting the campaign financially, hosting a community conversation, making an introduction, or learning more about how you can help, please contact:
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