As your Lake County Commissioner since 2025, Morris Beverage III has prioritized supporting our communities across Lake County with equal and fair access to our county’s high-quality services that are the envy of our neighbors. Commissioner Beverage III maintains this core belief through his support of local control for zoning and economic development, increased access and support for public education and learning opportunities, and ensuring timely improvements are made to our critical infrastructure.
Since taking office in January 2025:
- Cut taxes on seniors living on fixed incomes through an expansion of the Homestead Exemption Property Tax Credit.
- Led the work to pay down the debt and bonds on the largest capital project in Lake County history, the new Lake County Safety Center, without increasing taxes.
- Led the overhaul of county boards and commissions to bring new voices and perspectives to our county services.
- Worked with local leaders across Lake County to help devise creative options to expand or maintain services while cutting spending.
And he is just getting started. His work continues as he looks to:
- Improve healthcare coverage and mental health services for first responders and everyone who’s work serves the public.
- Maintain Lake County’s status as a leader in the region.
- Increase the number of sheriff patrols in our townships.
- Protect our watershed, agriculture land, and natural gifts.
- Help bolster economic development and opportunities.
As Commissioner, Morris Beverage III has worked to be an advocate for much of what makes Lake County GREAT!
- Strong supporter of Lake County’s agriculture community, 4H Program, and the continuation of Lake County’s farming traditions.
- Advocate for properly funding safety and emergency services.
- Publicly supportive of fair public school funding to ensure all children have access to high quality educations.
- Caring for services and nonprofits that lift up and support those in need.