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Details: Category: E-Newsletters; Wednesday, November 19, 2014 10:35 AM

Senator Harmon

August 11, 2014

Dear Friends,

Tomorrow evening, Tuesday, August 12th, I am hosting a Town Hall Meeting with State Representative Camille Lilly at the Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake Street, Chicago at 7 p.m.

Please join us to discuss topics important to our community.

Can't make it? Please take a few minutes to take my constituent survey. Click here to tell me where you stand on important issues.

SAVE THE DATE

Next month, on Saturday, September 6th, I am hosting a Mortgage Relief Prevention Workshop with State Representative Kathleen Willis.

We will be partnering with the Mortgage Relief Project to provide information and resources that can help homeowners take advantage of programs to adjust their mortgages, avoid foreclosure and keep their homes.

Please join us at Triton College, 2000 5th Avenue, Building B, River Grove from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (registration ends at noon). Click here for more information.

On Friday, October 24, I will be hosting a Senior Health Fair with the Addison Park District and other area organizations. More details and location information to follow but please save the date and plan to join us in Addison in October.

LOCAL SOLAR POWER PROGRAMS Go Green, Go Solar!

Have you ever thought about installing solar power in your home? Have you worried about cost, or not known where to start? I want you to know about Solar Power Chicago, a solar power discount program available this summer to homeowners in the Chicago area, including suburban communities.

Solar Chicago is a partnership between the City of Chicago, the Environmental Law and Policy Center, Vote Solar, and the World Wildlife Fund. It helps homeowners “go solar, go green” by combining buying power with friends and neighbors, bringing down costs, providing rebates, and achieving community clean energy education and solar power installation. The more households that participate, the greater the cost savings and shared gains for the environment.

A volunteer committee from the community selected Juhl Renewable Energy Systems and Microgrid Solar as Solar Chicago's installation partner. To learn more about Solar Chicago, please visit www.mygroupenergy.com/solarchicago. With that first step, you will be connected with Juhl Energy/ Microgrid Solar to register, schedule a site evaluation and receive a proposal. Please note that registration does not obligate you to participate. It simply starts the process to get you the information you would need to make an informed decision. Homeowners have until October to sign a contract and lock in the savings offered by the Solar Chicago program.

I hope this information is helpful to your household, and helpful to us all as we take steps to protect the environment and reduce energy costs in our communities.

STAY IN TOUCH...

To keep up to date with events and issues, please check out my Facebook Page or visit my website.

As always, don't hesitate to call my Constituent Services office at 708-848-2002 or send me an email if you have questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Senator Don Harmon
39th District – Illinois

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Details: Category: News; Monday, September 29, 2014 12:11 PM

The following editorial appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times on September 23:

The Sun-Times recently published an article that shed light on a major problem facing Illinois: we have one of the most unfair tax systems in the United States.

The article was about a study from WalletHub that ranks the fairness of tax systems. Illinois’ system ranks 47th in the nation — less fair than every other state in the Midwest.

A study published earlier this year by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy put Illinois in its “Terrible Ten” because our taxation system is so unfair.

Details: Category: News; Thursday, September 04, 2014 03:54 PM

Harmon 2014 Citizen Action/Illinois, Illinois' largest public interest organization, has given State Senator Don Harmon an excellent rating for his voting record in the General Assembly over the past two years.

"Senator Harmon's voting record for the 98th General Assembly is, without a doubt, a testament to his commitment to working families, civil rights and consumer advocacy," said William McNary, Citizen Action/Illinois' co-director.

Citizen Action/Illinois has led campaigns for lower utility rates, fair taxes, affordable and quality health care, insurance and campaign finance reform, and stronger environmental and food safety protections. Harmon voted with Citizen Action 92 percent of the time in 2013 and 2014.

Details: Category: News; Wednesday, August 27, 2014 01:35 PM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Environmental Council, a 39-year-old organization that serves as the voice of the environmental community in the state capital, has named State Senator Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) a “100% Environmental Champion” in 2014.

“Don Harmon is a leader for the environment in Springfield,” said IEC Executive Director Jen Walling.

Harmon voted in support of every piece of legislation supported by the council.

Details: Category: E-Newsletters; Tuesday, August 05, 2014 02:33 PM

Senator Harmon

August 5, 2014

Dear Friends,

Flyer Next week, Tuesday, August 12, 2014, I will be hosting a Town Hall meeting with State Representative Camille Lilly. We will be discussing legislative developments in Springfield and issues of importance to you and your neighbors. Please join us if you can. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to the chance to respond to your questions and concerns.

The meeting will take place at the Austin Town Hall at 5610 W. Lake Street, Chicago at 7 p.m. Please help spread the word in the community, and we hope to see you there.

I hope you might also take the time to visit my website at www.donharmon.org to fill out my constituent survey on budget and policy matters and learn about other events happening in the 39th district. Your input and participation are important.

Sincerely,

Senator Don Harmon
39th District – Illinois