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Illinois General Assembly Next Session: Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Dear Constituents and Supporters of the 78th District:

I’m writing to you today to give some updates on significant issues for our state. Recent proposals that enjoy wide public support include freezing property taxes and providing funding for higher education.
 
I supported legislation, House Bill 696, which would freeze property taxes. If enacted, this bill will provide a two-year freeze for non-home rule communities. Property taxes in Illinois continue to rise without an end in sight, but this bill would address this crippling issue for many homeowners. I also supported this measure to provide relief to Illinoisans who have consistently received an unfair deal from Springfield. House Bill 696 recently passed the House of Representatives and awaits consideration in the Senate.
 
Also, I’d like to update you about the state’s budget. While we are working to end the ongoing budget impasse, we have made progress on providing temporary funding to our state universities. Last month, I voted for Senate Bill 2059, which was signed into law, and will provide $600 million to public universities throughout the state. This measure will allow our state universities to remain open, but it only provides temporary relief.
 
Clearly, the fight doesn’t end here, and I will not stop fighting until we have better reforms to offer all Illinoisans. While these bills do tackle some of the large, crushing issue we face everyday, it simply isn’t enough.

 
Sincerely,

Camille Y. Lilly
State Representative, 78th District
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The I'm 17 initiative was born out of the desire to meet the needs of our youth and to provide an atmosphere where they can be heard.  The I'm 17 event, held on April 23, 2016, provided an opportunity for young people to come together and express their opinions and concerns through arts and music. They also learned about financial awareness as well as job opportunities.  The I'm going to be 17 initiative will begin in the fall.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN CREATING BETTER SCHOOL POLICIES FOR OUR YOUNGER STUDENTS?

CALL TO ACTION!!!!!
JOIN THE 78TH DISTRICT EDUCATION TASKFORCE

As the State Representative of the 78th District, I currently sit on the Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee. Legislating for high quality educational opportunities for all children is at the top of my agenda. Realizing that this agenda is wide-ranging and touches the lives of so many individuals across the state, I am reaching out to you today to join me in this endeavor. As education professionals, local school council members and strong advocates for child development, your input and participation on this newly formed 78th District Education Taskforce would be essential and greatly appreciated.
 
The 78th District Taskforce will meet quarterly to discuss ways to improve Illinois’ elementary and secondary school policies. The Taskforce will share information and research best practices for education enhancement. Together we will make policy recommendations that I will present at my committee hearings. As a taskforce member, you will lend your voice on issues and legislation that will appear before legislators in Springfield that affects our children’s positive development.
 
Our first meeting will be held on June 29th at 6 p.m. at the Chicago Austin Public Library, located at 5615 W, Race. If you are interested in attending this meeting, please call Tom Bunting at my office at 773-473-7300 to RSVP, or email us at Tom.replilly@gmail.com. Applications to join the Taskforce will be available at the sign in table.
 
SAVE THE DATE

HUMAN SERVICES CONFERENCE

 
I will be hosting a Human Services Conference on Friday, August 12, 2016, from 11a-1p .at the 19th Century Club located at 178 Forest Avenue in Oak Park. 

The goal for this event is to connect our human service providers with the hope of community betterment through a collective effort to provide more efficient services to people in need.

I hope you'll join me for this cause.  If you'd like to RSVP, please contact me at 773-473-7300 or email tom.replilly@gmail.com.
Joseph Lovett Elementary School's 8th grade students visit Springfield, Illinois on Thursday, May 19, 2016 for the Illinois Black Caucus Civic Engagement Youth Day.  While at the State Capital, they were able to witness first hand what leadership means. 
Meet the Team:
Stephanie Bell Outreach Coordinator
DaToya Cox-Burtin Communications Coordinator
Aja Kearney Media Manager/ Newsletter
Gale Lindo Constituent Liaison
Claiborne Wade Communications Coordinator
Tom Bunting Legislative Aide
Comments or Suggestions about our newsletter? 
E-mail us at StateRepCamilleYLilly@gmail.com
Honored to S.E.R.V.E. – Serving Every Residents Vision Equally
Chicago ● Elmwood Park ● Melrose Park ● Franklin Park ● Oak Park ● River Grove

www.staterepresentativecamilleylilly.com
StateRepCamilleYLilly@gmail.com

5755 West Division
Chicago, Illinois 60651
773-473-7300






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