US Rep Biggert Endorses Sen Kirk Dillard for Re-Election

United States Congresswoman Judy Biggert (IL-13th) strongly endorsed Senator Kirk Dillard (R-Hinsdale) in Dillard’s race for re-election to the 24th Senatorial District. Biggert, the Chairman of the Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity Subcommittee of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, represents many of the towns in the redistricted 24th Illinois Senatorial District.



Biggert’s work on the Financial Services Committee provides her with unique insight into the problems faced by Illinois government. Highlighting Dillard’s leadership in budget matters, Biggert noted, “I can say from first-hand experience that Kirk’s style of government is ‘if you can't afford it, you can't spend it.’ I like that.” While working as former Gov. Jim Edgar’s Chief of Staff, Dillard helped turn a deficit of $1.5B into a $1B surplus, all without an income tax increase.



“We must reform our pension system, repeal the 67% income tax hike, and control the excessive spending, borrowing and taxing policies of the current administration if we are to have any hope of spurring private-sector economic growth and job creation in Illinois,” said Dillard. Dillard is the author of the Illinois Senate plan, “30 Tips…” that lays out the Republican plan for economic growth in Illinois.



“We must return Kirk to Springfield to continue to work on the important and difficult issues facing Illinois. It is critical for our community to have an experienced and respected Senator in Springfield developing clear policy objectives,” Biggert concluded.



Dillard said that he was honored to receive the strong endorsement of his Congressional colleague. “Congresswoman Biggert is someone who clearly “gets it” on the economy. She is the Midwest leader on the advancement of science and technology for industry,” Dillard said. “I look forward to working with her as we both strive to make Illinois a “Destination Economy” for job creators.”



Dillard served with distinction as Chief of Staff to former Governor Jim Edgar and currently represents the 24th Illinois Senate District. Municipalities included in the newly redistricted 24th Senate District are Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, Lisle, Lombard, Oak Brook, Oakbook Terrace, Western Springs, Westmont, Wheaton and Willowbrook.



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