For more information, contact: Bryan Gutraj (847) 421-9567	For Immediate Release February 16, 2004
Lake County Board Candidate, Bryan Gutraj, highlights Forest Preserve initiatives.
Lake County Board members also serve a dual role as Lake County Forest Preserve Commissioners. The Forest Preserve Board also meets monthly, with various committee meetings also scheduled throughout the month. There are several major initiatives Bryan will focus on in his role as Forest Preserve Commissioner if elected. First, Bryan will work with other Board members and the Lake County Farm Bureau to create a working farm to preserve our county’s farming traditions. Second, Bryan will work to improve the trail system by completing the Des Plaines River Trail and by creating east-west trails to improve access to all residents. Finally, Bryan will use his Fortune 500 accounting and finance background to look for efficiencies in the Preserves system to free up more money to open recently acquired lands to the public. In commenting on these initiatives, Bryan stated, “Lake County, and particularly District 6, is blessed with thousands of acres of open space owned by the Forest Preserve. Striking a balance to preserve our environment will be among my top priorities as a County Board Member and Forest Preserve Commissioner.” Bryan Gutraj is a candidate for Lake County Board, District 6, which encompasses parts of Grayslake, Gurnee, Round Lake, Round Lake Beach, Round Lake Park, and Third Lake. He is a Certified Public Accountant and owns a local accounting firm. In addition to being a graduate of Grayslake Community High School and Eastern Illinois University, he will be sitting for the Illinois Bar Exam in July. Having been born and raised in central Lake County, Bryan will be able to bring a historical perspective to the Board as well as lead the way to find innovative solutions to the county’s issues. Learning the value of public service from his father, Sgt. Conrad Gutraj (Ret.), who served on the Grayslake Police Department for 26 years, Bryan hopes to energize a new generation of leaders to step forward into public service.