Ethical Leadership & Fiscal Responsibility
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Meet Jay
Illinois is Jay Keeven’s home. It’s where he grew up and raised his kids. But right now, Illinois deserves better from its leaders. Jay is running for state representative because he believes the people of the 112th District finally deserve ethical and fiscally responsible representation in Springfield.
Jay’s 27-year career with the Illinois State Police saw him excel in patrol, investigations, intelligence, and administration. He then transitioned to lead the Edwardsville Police Department, keeping its citizens safe for eight years. Currently, Jay serves as City Administrator for Troy, Illinois, putting his expertise to work for over 12,000 residents.
Jay’s commitment to serving others also extends to education, where he worked as an adjunct instructor for Southern Illinois University’s Public Administration program.
Jay and his wife, Shelly, live in Edwardsville. They have two adult daughters, a teenage son, and two precious grandchildren.
Cost of Living
Today’s high cost of living is crushing working families. Instead of adding to the problem, state government should focus on eliminating wasteful spending, which would require less tax revenue. The middle class has had enough of the billions in tax and fee increases coming out of Springfield in recent years. As your state representative, Jay Keeven will be on the lookout for taxpayers wallets.
Ethical Government
The ongoing indictments of elected state officials is an embarrassment and it only stops when corruption at all levels is rooted out and exposed. Jay believes the issue of ethics is all about keeping one’s priorities straight. Elected officials should always remember that they exist to serve the public, not the other way around. As your state representative, Jay will use his experience as a highly-regarded ethical leader to fight for tough ethics reforms at the capitol.
Public Safety
Everyone wants to and deserves to live in a safe community. As a longtime law enforcement officer and administrator, supporting our police and getting tough on crime will be a top priority for Jay. Many of our elected officials wanted to ride the wave of the “defund the police” movement when it was seemingly popular, but now pay hollow tribute to how important our first responders are to the community. As your state representative, Jay will stand shoulder to shoulder with his former colleagues in law enforcement and fight to repeal the disastrous and pro-criminal SAFE-T Act.
2024 Endorsements
National Federation of Independent Businesses
Home Builders & Remodelers Association
Southern Illinois Police Chiefs Association
David Michael, Madison Co. Auditor
Thomas McRae, Madison Co. Circuit Clerk
Kurt Prenzler, Madison Co Board Chairman
Linda Andreas, Madison Co Clerk
Jeff Connor, Madison Co Sheriff
Tom Haine, Madison Co State’s Attorney
Chris Slusser, Madison Co Treasurer
Ray Wesley, Madison County GOP Chairman
Michael Butler, St. Clair County GOP Chairman
Hal Patton, Former Mayor of Edwardsville
Rich Miller, Former Police Chief of Granite City
Jeff Mills, Former Deputy Police Chief of Edwardsville
Craig Short, Mayor of Maryville
Rob Carpenter, Former Police Chief Maryville
James “Jim” Vernier II, Former Mayor of Shiloh
Event Schedule
September 17th, 2024 – 6:30 PM
Mad. Co Licensed
Bev Assn Meeting
501 Blues Club
1106 New Trenton Rd
Highland, IL 62249
September 23rd, 2024 – 11 AM
Candidate Forum
Phillips 66 Refinery
900 S Central Ave
Roxana, IL 62084
September 24th, 2024 – 5 PM
Fundraiser
Boogie’s II Restaurant
2082 Vadalabene Dr
Maryville, IL 62062
September 26th, 2024 – 5:30 PM
St. Clair County Republicans
Regan Day Dinner
O’Fallon Station
105-111 S Vine St
O’Fallon, IL 62269
September 28th, 2024 – 9 AM
Day of Action Edwardsville
Panera Bread
6683 Edwardsville Crossing Dr
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Paid for by Jay Keeven for State Representative