We are asking Monroe County consumers to publically recognize their commitment to “Think Monroe County First”--by taking the pledge, Monroe County households are reinforcing the message that everyone benefits from increasing efforts to spend more locally.
So please, take the pledge. Simply reproduce the following with your information and return it to the Monroe County Courthouse, 100 S. Main St. Room 17, Waterloo, IL 62298. Those who pledge will be published in the area papers and listed on this web-site:
I/we_______________________ of ______________________ do hereby acknowledge my/our commitment to “Think Monroe County First” in areas of purchasing and securing goods and services. I do hereby acknowledge that supporting local business directly benefits our own business/organization/entity as well as the citizens of Monroe County through increased employment opportunities, sales tax revenues, property tax revenues, donations and contributions as well as acts of public service by local business leaders.
Signed_______________________