Martin McLaughlin

Martin McLaughlin earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1987. McLaughlin's career experience includes owning an investment advisory firm.[1][2]

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Martin McLaughlin is the Village President of Barrington Hills, a small businessman and a financial expert specializing in pension management. He has reduced the size of government in his local community and reformed out-of-control spending. He has lowered the village's tax levy for six out of his seven years in office, for a total reduction of 24%. He is also an active member of the community, serving as chairman of the Barrington Area Council of Governments and participating as a member of the Executive Board of the Barrington Lions Club. Martin also spends time coaching girls travel softball for the Cary Trojans. Martin earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Illinois Wesleyan University. He and his wife Kathleen have been married for 28 years, and have 5 daughters, aged 26 through 13.

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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Property Tax Relief

Pension Reform

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