10/20/2026
In this room is approximately $390,000,000 of downstate Illinois’s motor fuel tax revenue.
Well, not exactly but let me explain.
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the N.I.T.A (Northern Illinois Transit Authority) conference, where we learned about new plans for public transit in Chicago and the collar counties. Some of those plans include electric trains and subsidies for private development.
Naturally curious, I began asking questions of senior administrators from agencies within N.I.T.A. I wasn’t particularly happy with most of the answers I received.
If elected, I hope to help N.I.T.A. operate more efficiently, limit the financial burden on taxpayers, and bring that $390,000,000 back to downstate Illinois for our infrastructure and transit needs.
Instead of pointing fingers and playing a partisan blame game, I’ll show up, ask questions, and work toward solutions for the 74th District.
