It is embarrassing that that in two weeks time, former Governor Blagojevich’s trial ended with a hung jury and now former Governor Ryan is trying to invalidate his conviction for defrauding the people of Illinois. The people of Illinois deserve better and I will fight to change business-as-usual in Springfield.
Before I decided to pursue this position, I thought about Illinois’ reputation for corruption versus my core belief of high integrity. I ultimately decided to run for state representative because of a value instilled in me by wonderful parents: to find solutions for problems when nobody else will come forward. I will work to establish a new law that imposes mandatory jail time for serious government ethics violations and strips public pensions from officials who commit crimes while in office.
Just as I do in my business, I am looking for the sources of problems facing our state and standing up for what is right to pass common sense solutions to reform government. I’m sure a lot of my colleagues weren’t too happy about my support of a pay cut for legislators and for supporting recall for all elected officials.
Since taking office nearly one year ago, I have spent my time listening, learning and building strong bi-partisan relationships. Please join me for an Open House as I mark my one-year anniversary of becoming State Representative and learn about the actions I have taken to change the status quo in state government on Saturday, September 11, at 10:00 a.m. at the U.A.W. Building located at 680 Barclay Blvd. in Lincolnshire.
Enjoy your holiday weekend, and, as always, do not hesitate to share any thoughts or concerns you have with me.
Warm regards,
Carol
