Meet the Candidates Night was a huge success. It was held on Thursday, October 6th, 2011 at the Watseka Masonic Lodge.
The evening began at 7:00 p.m. with the introduction of Senator Shane Cultra, State Representative Jason Barickman who are running for the 53rd District
State Senate seat. Those that are running for the State Representative position in the 106th District and who attended were Josh Harms, Watseka, Scott McCoy, Pontiac, Tom Bennett, Gibson City, and Brian Gabor, Pontiac.
The event brought a large crowd of 80 - 85 Iroquois County citizens. Some of the questions and statements from the public were on their concerns for the lack of jobs, businesses moving out of Illinois, Quinn's 66% tax hike, and one concerned citizen remarked how she wanted to see God and prayer brought back into the schools of America.
Candidates for State Representative all said they would repeal the 66% state income tax hike, they support less regulation of business; reform of state pensions, welfare and Medicaid; state budget cuts; tort reform and gun rights - including concealed carry.
The tea party thanked all the candidates for taking time out of their busy schedules by allowing the public in hearing where they stand on the issues and answering their questions.
All in all....it was a good evening!
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