Further evidence to the need for better representation
I had stated during the campaign that we’re not getting our fair share of dollars from Springfield. In the NWH today was a report on the amount of dollars brought back to McHenry County by our State and Federal Reps/Senator. In spite of the turmoil in Springfield it seems the Democrats are doing thier jobs while the Republicans are offering excuses as usual.
FYI - Beaubien has been in office 12 years, Althoff 5 years.
Below are the numbers and a link to the story. As I said during the election, we need better, we deserve better.
From the NWH:
“The following is a tally of the state and federal monies directed back to McHenry County through legislator earmarks and member initiatives since 2003, or since the legislator took office:
$28.8 million U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo, R-16th
$14.1 million U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean, D-8th (took office 2005)
$3.1 million Ill. Rep. Jack Franks, D-Woodstock*
$501,000 Ill. Rep. Mike Tryon, R-Crystal Lake (took office 2004)
$250,000 Ill. Rep. Mark Beaubien, R-Barrington Hills
$0 Ill. Sen. Pam Althoff, R-McHenry
Total: $46.8 million”
Earmarks help many legislators send money to their constituents
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