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JOSHUA OWENS will bring new leadership to Rock Island County. Joshua is a well-educated, experienced, hardworking individual and dedicated volunteer in the community. Joshua is proud to call Rock Island his home.
Joshua is running for Rock Island County Recorder of Deeds with plans to:
1) Transform the recorder’s office into a more efficient and productive public office, in the end cutting costs to the taxpayers;
2) Modernize the office; having as many records as possible electronic before the end of term for safeguarding and allowing residents to easily access records;
3) Make the recorder’s office fully transparent; and,
4) Implement hiring procedures by employing the qualified, not those who are related or have friends in current positions.
He does not believe that the election at the county level should be about political party affiliation. He believes the right candidate should be elected. A candidate that's not only qualified through experience and education, but one that will work for everyone of Rock Island County equally.
Joshua is this candidate.
Duties of the Rock Island County Recorder:
Generally speaking, the recorder maintains and preserves all legal documents affecting title to real property. These records constitute the legal basis on which ownership is determined. The degree with which the recorder fulfills his/her responsibilities ultimately forms the legal foundation for the institution of private property. Furthermore and within Rock Island County, the recorder maintains veterans records (veteran’s discharge papers), as well as corporation papers and instruments pertaining to the Uniform Commercial Code.
Joshua is running for Rock Island County Recorder of Deeds with plans to:
1) Transform the recorder’s office into a more efficient and productive public office, in the end cutting costs to the taxpayers;
2) Modernize the office; having as many records as possible electronic before the end of term for safeguarding and allowing residents to easily access records;
3) Make the recorder’s office fully transparent; and,
4) Implement hiring procedures by employing the qualified, not those who are related or have friends in current positions.
He does not believe that the election at the county level should be about political party affiliation. He believes the right candidate should be elected. A candidate that's not only qualified through experience and education, but one that will work for everyone of Rock Island County equally.
Joshua is this candidate.
Duties of the Rock Island County Recorder:
Generally speaking, the recorder maintains and preserves all legal documents affecting title to real property. These records constitute the legal basis on which ownership is determined. The degree with which the recorder fulfills his/her responsibilities ultimately forms the legal foundation for the institution of private property. Furthermore and within Rock Island County, the recorder maintains veterans records (veteran’s discharge papers), as well as corporation papers and instruments pertaining to the Uniform Commercial Code.
Joshua's Promise to the Rock Island County Community:
As the next Rock Island County Recorder, not only will he work hard for the taxpayers, he will give back 5% of his yearly earnings to local non-profits as his continued dedication to public service.