Kris Rosser Schmitt, Republican candidate for Madison County Board District 16

Name: Kris Rosser Schmitt

Political party (if applicable): Republican

Age as of June 28, 2022: 45

Campaign website or social media page: Facebook.com/citizensforkrisrosserschmitt

Office seeking: Madison County Board Member District 16

Are you an incumbent? No

Previous offices sought: N/A

Occupation: Realtor/accountant

Education: Master of Accounting, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Please list highlights of your civic involvement: My civic involvement includes Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of America, Chamber of Commerce, Stray and Rescue, Greater Gateway Association of Realtors, Illinois Realtors, National Association of Realtors, SIUE Alumni Association.

Who are your top three campaign contributors? My campaign contributor is Realtor Political Action Committee or RPAC (National Association of Realtors).

Why are you running? Community service and putting others first has always been a hallmark of my adult life. Whether its been in service to the Boy Scouts of America, REALTOR® world, or local economic causes, I have wanted to assist. Madison County is in a strong economic place to help lead the entire metro-east region forward. Most of the un-platted parcels still left for development lay in the unincorporated portions of our county, and we need to have a collective vision that builds upon our emphasis as a logistics hub.

What is the top issue in your race, and how would you address it? Our greatest talent is our workforce and I want to work with other community leaders to help keep Madison County residents here and encourage migration to this great place.

Why should people vote for you? I am a concerned citizen and business owner looking to bring an “outside” voice to our county leadership. I am not status quo. I listen and ensure the voice of District 16 will be heard.