Ben Grum on Coaching, Law Enforcement, and Running for County Board

Join us in this episode as hosts Pete Jansons and Joe Weiss chat with Ben Grum, who is not only coaching the Lake Bluff 12U team in Cooperstown, NY, but is also running for the Lake County Board, District 13. ⚾👮‍♂️🏛️

Ben shares his experiences coaching in the heart of Little League Baseball, his journey in law enforcement, and his motivations for running for County Board. Discover insights into his career, community involvement, and his vision for Lake County.

Tune in to hear about:

The Little League experience in Cooperstown, NY 🏟️
Ben's extensive background in law enforcement 🚔
The challenges and aspirations of running for County Board 🗳️
Key issues affecting Lake County, including law enforcement, staffing, and taxes 💼💰
Watch the full episode and stay informed about the local news mixed with humor and engaging conversations. 🎙️

Key Moments:
0:00 Ben Grum For Lake County Board https://www.grumforlakecounty.com/ Ben Grum is chatting from Cooperstown, New York, with the Lake Bluff Little League Team
7:15 Ben Grum Background
12:30 Why did Ben decide to run for Lake County Board District 13
19:32 Ben's plan for law enforcement
20:55 Warrant division understaffed in Lake County; warrants aren't being served
22:13 Staffing issue with the jail guards
22:35 Mary Cole clip
23:17 What is the law enforcement staffing issue?
27:00 Empty storefronts and shoplifting issues
28:49 Andy Dalking clip https://youtu.be/MSYjAmTa5zU
29:30 Gas tax
31:50 What is Lake County spending tax money on?
34:20 Lake Bluff Golf Course
38:40 Rich Ruzich shout-out
40:30 Ben Grum is willing to debate on the Lake Forest Podcast
42:00 Do non-political people know what a County Board Member does?
46:15 Ben Grum events
49:30 Ben Grum ad
54:18 July 19 Pete Jansons' band Heart of Glass, Blondie Tribute band, playing Mickey Finn's in Libertyville https://mickeyfinnsbrewery.com/

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