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2009 District 42 Event Calendar

These free events are sponsored by State Representative Sandra Pihos to serve the interests and needs of constituents residing in the 42nd Legislative House District. They are also open to others who may have an interest in important state issues and available community resources.

Click here to view current 2009 event schedule.

Pihos Budget and Reform Proposals

Dear Constituent,

I would like to offer my own proposal that demonstrates fiscal responsibility and provides real ethics reform while top officials in Illinois continue to negotiate the delicate process of balancing the budget books and preserving necessary and very critical programs in our state. I find it unacceptable that agencies that provide services to our most vulnerable citizens are the ones that are always threatened by cuts first when we experience a shortfall in the state budget. I strongly believe that there are other measures that can be taken to provide the additional funding for the Human Services Department.

I propose cutting all new spending from the 2010 budget, cutting 10 percent from all state agencies, and spreading those cuts among all agencies so that one area of the budget is not drastically affected over another. A moratorium should be placed on any new programs.

I propose a freeze on all state employees’ salaries as well as a requirement for employees to take at least four furlough days. I do not expect $125 million in raises to be handed out to state employees at all agencies when cuts are being proposed to human services. In a similar situation, coaches at the University of Illinois should not receive a $500,000 pay increase per season when students are forced to pay higher tuition or forgo their opportunity of higher education.

The state needs to focus on reforming its pension system as well as Medicaid by promoting cost effective care management strategies. These strategies should focus on the health of individuals, promote prevention and wellness, and provide a medical home as suggested by the Taxpayer Action Board.

I also propose passing real campaign reform under the guidelines of the Illinois Reform Commission, removing politics from re-mapping of legislative districts, and moving the primary date back from February to June to shorten the election cycle.

I urge the Governor and four legislative leaders to consider these proposals and avoid future catastrophic decisions that will further hurt the integrity of this great state.

Sincerely, Sandy Pihos

Pihos Identity Protection Bill Passes Both Chambers

(Posted 5/31/2009) - A bill requiring local and state agencies to implement ways to protect Social Security Numbers and other important information has passed both chambers, said the bill’s sponsor, State Rep. Sandy Pihos (R-Glen Ellyn).

“In an age when technology makes it so much easier for someone to steal someone’s identity, we have to improve the way we handle Social Security Numbers and other personal information,” Pihos said. “This bill creates new measures to limit how Social Security Numbers are used and stored in our local and state agencies.” - Full Story

Most recent news titles - click on a title below to view an item (or click on the news link at the top of page to view all available news titles).

• Pihos Identity Protection Bill Passes Both Chambers
• Ethics Reform Makes Its Way to Springfield
• Pihos Bill to Create Missing Person Alert System
• Department of Health and Human Services Questions & Answers on the Swine Flu
• Capital Funding to Improve Infrastructure, Reduce Potholes in 42nd District

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How to Contact Us

Here is information to help you communicate with your district representative and her staff.

Offices

• District 42 - 799 Roosevelt Rd., Bldg.2, Suite 111, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
• Map Location of District Office (click here).
• State Capitol - 214 N Stratton Bldg, Springfield, IL 62706

Phones

• District 42 - Voice - 630.858.8855
• District 42 - Fax - 630.858.8857
• State Capitol - Voice - 217.782.8037
• State Capitol - Fax - 217.558.1072

E-mail Addresses

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