Because Sanford is an outsider to politics, and unknown to County voters…

… here is feedback from people who know & worked with Sanford over the past 30 years.

  • Sanford is professional and empathetic, with a strong sense of purpose and integrity. He is an outstanding human as well as one who I am lucky to have as a friend.

    Jill Kirshenbaum

  • Sanford is an exceptional person with significant experience in government administration. When we worked on the same project, not only did he show that he was extremely intelligent in resolving problems straight away, but he also demonstrated his ability to people of diverse backgrounds.

    Gene Braschler

  • Of the thousands of local governments I've met, Sanford is one of the most innovative. Counties are only going to face more acute challenges around hiring, providing great constituent services, and managing increasingly tight budgets. Sanford understands how to get ahead of this from a people and technology side, which is a huge asset for Champaign County.

    Parth Shah

  • Sanford has an amazing talent for seeing the big picture while not missing the smallest of details!

    Craig Nelson

  • Sanford Hess is a dedicated public servant whose unwavering passion for citizen-focused services, constitutional integrity, and transparent governance makes him an ideal candidate for public office.

    Swamy Narayana

  • You don’t often get the chance to vote for someone who is not only extremely smart and competent, but also deeply committed to public service. Mr. Hess was a star in the private sector. His deep understanding of the public sector, combined with his proven success in helping numerous public-sector clients thrive, had him on a clear trajectory toward any corner office he desired. Instead, he made the uncommon decision to leave the private sector and take on an executive role in public service—making him an asset far too valuable to squander. His experience has given him rare insight into how the best counties in the nation operate. At the same time, his private-sector background equips him to navigate the complex vendor landscape, where poor or uninformed decisions can cost a county more than just millions of dollars. In short, Mr. Hess is the real deal. I only wish he were running in my County.

    Steve Kemp

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