West Chicago … Citing one of the worst financial crises this state has ever seen, State Representative Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago) today announced that he cut his district office budget by over 10% and will give back thousands of dollars to the state.
“The state is billions in the red and the least I can do is cut my own office budget to reflect the cuts that the Governor and Democrat leadership in this state should be making to the entire budget,” said Rep. Fortner.
All representatives and senators receive state funding to staff and maintain a district office. Rep. Fortner added that he uses his funds to employ a full time staffer to help local residents with state issues. In addition, Rep. Fortner uses funding to communicate with his residents and let them know where he stands on legislation and to answer any questions or concerns they might have.
“My district office is here to serve the residents of the 95th district. We receive thousands of phone calls, emails and letters during session and Maria, my district office legislative aide, does a great job of helping constituents get answers to their questions and concerns,” said Rep. Fortner.
For additional information, Rep. Fortner can be contacted at (630) 293-9344.
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