"The reality is that I will be 64 years old when my term ends next year and 68 at the end of the next term should I be re-elected. Although I love the job, it is very demanding with numerous stakeholders that need attention. The taxpayers deserve to have a person that is fully committed to running the office on a day-to-day basis with the vigor and enthusiasm the job requires. After much thought, I decided that it's time to turn it over to a younger person who has the leadership experience and energy required to be successful," he added. "I do plan to work every day in the last year of my term to make the office the very best Circuit Clerk's office in the state of Illinois. When I leave office next year, I'm not sure that I will use the word "retire" but I am at the time in my life that I want the flexibility to travel more with my wife and our friends, spend more time spoiling our grandchildren and playing golf with my older brothers." ~ Tom McRae
Tom McRae's son, who currently serves as Chief Deputy Treasurer under Chris Slusser, now seeks to step into his father’s role.
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