Ramey Record

     State Rep. Randy Ramey (R-Carol Stream) voted against the final FY09 budget because it is a grossly unbalanced proposal that promises new funding all across the board for organizations and agencies that will never be delivered.

     After House Republicans were kept out of the budget process, State Rep. Randy Ramey (R-Carol Stream) said he voted against the FY09 budget because it leaves critical funding shortfalls and does not provide the state with a much needed jobs and infrastructure package.

     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.