Issue Position: Taxation

Issue Position

Last year, the State of Illinois balanced its budget using a massive, temporary tax increase on individuals and businesses. With so many families struggling to make ends meet, this was an irresponsible time to impose any additional burden on the taxpayers. Moving forward, I support creating a bi-partisan commission to create a plan for our State to live without that "temporary" revenue that does not impact important services like quality education or police and fire protection.

If we do not begin working on alternatives now, it will be impossible to roll back those taxes when the time comes. We must find new, more efficient ways to deliver quality services to the citizens of Illinois. By ensuring this tax is truly temporary, the Legislature can keep its promise to the public and begin the long process of restoring public trust in government.

Many families in our community struggle each day to pay tuition and raise their children. As a homeowner and mother of three children, I understand the impact of escalating property taxes, especially in light of falling home values. I vow not only to oppose further tax increases, but also to work for true property tax reform including tax cap legislation to balance falling home values with rising property taxes. In an effort to reduce property taxes, we must also force local governments to re-evaluate administrative expenses.

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