Ramey Record

     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 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 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.

     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.

     The Village of South Elgin has received $100,000 in state funding for bicycle safety improvements as a result of a member initiative project requested by State Rep. Randy Ramey (R-Carol Stream).

     State Rep. Randy Ramey (R-Carol Stream) is sponsoring legislation that will give families a break from paying sales tax on certain products they purchase over the 4-day Memorial Day weekend.

     The governor recently gave his State of the State Budget Address at the Capitol in Springfield and called on legislators to help him build a strong economy. In his budget proposal, the governor suggested implementing a one-time tax credit of up to $300 for each child under age 17 for Illinois families and eligible for the federal economic stimulus plan that has just been approved. He also said he plans to provide a one-time tax cut on businesses that he says are "paying more than their fair share in taxes," however he failed to indicate he also is imposing $1.2 billion in new taxes on employers, a measure that will continue year after year.

     With an impending recession already negatively affecting state spending, State Rep. Randy Ramey (R-Carol Stream) said Illinois residents cannot be subjected to another tax increase proposal this year.