Effingham, IL -(Effingham Radio)- Illinois has the highest combination of state and local taxes in the country and an unfunded pension system that is crushing taxpayers. The Governor and the Democrats in Springfield are saying that raising taxes is the answer to problem. A group of State Representatives are advocating for a different direction that includes meaningful structural reforms and on Sunday they will be discussing their ideas to restore Illinois.
State Reps. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City). Darren Bailey (R-Xenia), Chris Miller (R-Oakland), Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville), John Cabello (R-Machesney Park) and Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) are hosting the Taxpayers Revolt event in Effingham from 2-4 pm. Prior to the event at 1pm, the State Representatives will have a press conference to discuss ideas for reform to get Illinois back on track. Joining the State Representatives at the press conference will be State Rep. Candidates Adam Niemerg, who is running in the 109th District, and Paul Jacobs, who is running in the 115th District.
“The progressive income tax that the Governor advocates for is not a real solution to overtaxed working families. It will only serve to ensure that Springfield and Chicago politicians have even more power and influence over us,” Wilhour said. “If we are going to change Illinois, we need to get serious about reform and we need to elect reform-minded candidates like Adam Niemerg and Paul Jacobs.”
The press conference will be on Sunday, March 1st, at 1 pm at the Effingham Performance Center, located at 1325 Outer Belt W in Effingham, IL.
