In 1998 the Kane County Republican newspaper identified Mike as being "Tight fisted" with tax dollars
As an insurance claims investigator and representative Mike saved his companies and clients, on average, $350,000.00 annually, by employing his cost cutting techniques
As a representative for Ford Motor Company Mike was a diagnostic trouble-shooter for the Illinois State Police District One squad car fleet from 1970-1973
Mike has been recognized as an expert witness in State and Federal Courts throughout Northern Illinois on several occasions over the past 30 years
In 2000, Mike was introductory speaker for United States Congressman Don Manzullo, Senator Brad Byrzinski and State Representative Jerry Mitchell
In 2002, Council for the Illinois Appellate Court, Chuck Zolar, described Mike Arians as an extremely intelligent individual
During the 9-11 Disaster Mike Arians submitted information to FBI authorities he discovered while working on another case, that appeared to involve a potential attack on the Chicago Sears Tower
As Mayor of Oregon, IL Mike was Chief Administrator for the Oregon Police Department and after restructuring the City's payroll and merit system, he operated that department efficiently within or under its annual budget constraints for four years
Vote for
Michael "Mike" Wayne Arians
Oregon Mayor
February 27, 2007 Primary election
April 17, 2007 General election