The IMSCA Gubernatorial Forum in ORLAND PARK went well. There were approximately 100 attendees that came to listen to all the major party candidates except Governor Pat Quinn and Andy McKenna. The candidates persented their credentials to the audience and responded to questions. 

Hopefully those in attendance were aided in making an informed vote in the Feb.2nd primary. Thanks to S.J. Peters, Evan Williams and Dan McLaughlin for taking the time to plan this event. This is the type of activity that raises IMSCA's credibility in Springfield.

Thanks to all that attended and to those that recruited the attendees.

The morning scheduled cadidates:

10:00 Adam Andrzejewski

10:15 Bob Schillerstrom

10:30 Dan Proft

10:45 Senator Kirk Dillard

11:00 Senator Bill Brady

11:30 Dan Hynes

11:30 Jim Ryan

Below is a list of 3 questions that IMSCA asked to be addressed by the candidates.

• It appears that the proposed funding for the State’s $30 billion Capital Program is not sufficient to cover the cost of the program.  What additional funding sources would you propose to allow implementation of the full Capital Program as passed?
• The construction industry in Illinois has been exceptionally hard hit by the current recession.  What efforts as Governor would you take to assist in revitalizing this segment of our economy?
• Please explain your position on raising taxes or establishing any new taxes on businesses in Illinois regarding income, service tax registration fees or license increases, etc.

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