Dear Friends,

Earlier this week, Governor Bruce Rauner gave his first budget address. I respect that the governor is in a difficult situation: He had to come up with a plan to fill a multi-billion dollar budget hole.

However, I don't agree with his proposed solution, which would balance the state's budget by unbalancing the budgets of middle-class families.

I invite you to watch this video, where I discuss some of the effects the governor's budget plan might have on your bottom line:

His budget plan relies on smoke and mirrors - it depends upon more than $2 billion in purported pension savings from a plan that would certainly be challenged in court, if he can even round up the votes to pass it in the first place.

I want to know what you think. Please take this quick survey based on the proposals and goals the governor outlined in his budget presentation.

The governor is right that this budget will involve sacrifice. I want to know what your priorities are so that I can fight for the issues that are most important to you and to our communities. 

Sincerely,

Senator Don Harmon
39th District – Illinois

Dear Friends,

As this new year at the Capitol starts, I want you to help me set my priorities for the 39^th Senate District. Please take my survey about some of the important issues I expect us to face in Springfield.

Earlier this week, I was sworn in for another term in the Illinois Senate. I expect this year to present new and exciting challenges. For the first time since you elected me to represent you at the Capitol, we have a shared government, with both Democrats and Republicans empowered. I do not foresee more of the bold, progressive policy victories we achieved over the last six years. However, we have the opportunity to deal in a more bipartisan fashion with the nuts and bolts of government - particularly the budget.

I also encourage you to send me an email or contact my district office if you have any questions, concerns or ideas you would like to share. While I plan to continue working on my fair tax plan and other priorities, my primary goal is to make state government better serve all of our communities. Your ideas can lead to new laws and a better quality of life for everyone.

Thank you in advance for taking my survey. I look forward to a challenging, productive year!

Sincerely,

Senator Don Harmon
39th District – Illinois