A Better Way
Forward.
Austin May is running to move McHenry County forward. Our community needs a plan to ensure affordability, sustainable growth, and fairness. Our district needs a constant & accessible representative. That’s how we adapt to tomorrow’s challenges.
That’s a better way.
Born in Woodstock and raised in Richmond, Austin May is the son of a teacher and a small business entrepreneur. He has a Bachelor’s from the College of William & Mary, and a Master’s of Public Policy from Georgetown University.
Austin has built his life around community and public service: AmeriCorps, Peace Corps - Ethiopia, State Department, teaching, working for both Republican and Democratic public officials, & 9 years (and counting) in the U.S. Army, with a deployment to Kuwait. Today, home again in McHenry, he continues to serve the country, run a small business, and work on several community organization boards.
He is always available to chat - contact below.
Austin’s Story
The Issues That Matter
National headlines grab attention, and local policy shapes our life.
Affordability
Easing kitchen-table costs and property taxes by growing our commercial tax base.
Infrastructure
Rebuilding the county's aging bridges and roads, with the cost shared fairly across townships.
Sustainability
Smart development that protects McHenry's land and water for the next generation.
Community
Bringing farmers, veterans, unions, and neighbors to the same table to build McHenry's future together.
The Bigger Picture
Partisanship
Rejecting politics as blood-sport and noise that distracts from solutions.
The wealth gap
A fair-share tax code, like the one that built the world's strongest economy.
Alliances & sovereignty
Strength through loyalty and respect for our allies, not threats.
The national debt
Confronting a $39 trillion debt with smart cuts and fair contributions.
Can you volunteer?
Looking to make a difference in your community and push our campaign forward?
Let us know what you would like to to do, we need all hands on deck!
Let’s make a
difference together.
Austin on Socials
Fresh daily, never dull!