1. Community Leaders

     Several communities in the 55th District are being awarded OSLAD, or Open Space Land Acquisition Development, grants. The grants are part of $18.2 million in state funds for dozens of projects at existing parks and development of new parks and open space in Illinois. Here are a few of the developments that will be taking place in the 55th District:

     State Representative Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago) points to rising prices at the gas pump and groceries stores as reasons why taxpayer dollars should not be spent on pay raises for legislators and constitutional officers.

     State Rep. Randy Ramey (R-Carol Stream) moved a crucial immigration measure to the House floor that will allow increased homeland security protection to Illinois residents.

Representative Randy Ramey Joins
Congressman Peter Roskam
& Area Leaders to Unveil
“There Oughta Be a Law” Initiative

     Will Give Chicagoland Residents an Opportunity to Have Their Legislation Introduced in Congress or Springfield 

     State Representative Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago) and State Senator Randy Hultgren (R-Wheaton) will be hosting a senior health expo on April 23rd. Some participants include Heart Felt Massage Center, Central DuPage Hospital, Citizens Utility Board, Delnor Community Hospital, Illinois Veterans Affairs, Illinois Attorney General and Illinois Secretary of State.

     State Rep. Randy Ramey (R-Carol Stream) helped vote down a constitutional amendment proposal that called for an unprecedented increase in the state income tax rate structure to raise $3 billion for unspecified government spending.

     In a move that would result in a loss of jobs and put additional strain on families, State Representative Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago) voted against a proposed constitutional amendment which would increase the income tax for some individuals and small businesses.

     I am pleased to report that the Village of South Elgin has received $100,000 in state funding for bicycle safety improvements as a result of a member initiative project I had advocated for in last year's budget.

     As another way to implement accountability in township meetings, Rep. Randy Ramey (R-Carol Stream) has passed a new bill out of the House that will ensure large decisions affecting taxpayers are not made on unsuspecting voters.

     To a full room of parents, State Representatives Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago) and Franco Coladipietro (R-Bloomingdale), State Senator Randy Hultgren (R-Wheaton) along with State Senator Carole Pankau (R-Itasca) held their second legislative forum on Monday for parents with autistic children.