For several years, county officials sought passage of a capital program that would widen major county roads, invest in flood-control measures, and make improvements to the county’s campus infrastructure. In the fall of 2010, a series of factors provided officials with the opportunity to complete a largescale capital program at historically low interest rates.

There was substantial debate amongst the County Board and citizens regarding whether or not it was the appropriate time to move forward with the capital program. The Chamber worked with officials and noted the importance of making long-term capital investments to critical infrastructure.

County officials scaled down the initial proposal and committed to reducing future headcount, projected to save taxpayers $130 million over 30 years.

The DuPage County Board approved the $70 million capital program at a 3.2 percent interest rate.