Dan Sugrue Joins Fair Map Amendment Partners Lauds Opportunity for Citizens to Curb Corruption
Dan Sugrue, candidate for the 59th State Rep District, is urging citizens to join him in collecting signatures for the Fair Map Amendment. A link to petitions may be downloaded at Dan’s website, www.electdansugrue.com.
What is the Fair Map Amendment
The Fair Map Amendment is a solution allowing citizens to elect candidates instead of legislators selecting citizens. Today, Illinois is one of the only states in the nation allowing legislators to draw districts behind closed doors. Regardless of party affiliation, districts are drawn to protect incumbents and makes it nearly impossible to vote incumbents out of office.
The Fair Map Amendment provides a change to the state constitution before the mapping process begins next year. It requires each legislative leader to appoint two people to the commission. Individuals selected may not include lobbyists, state employees, politicians or family members.
The group of eight appointed individuals must agree on a ninth member, and follow strict criteria including elimination of partisan advantage – public input and transparency are included as well.
Who is supporting the Fair Map Amendment?
Fair Map Partners include the League of Women Voters, Better Government Association, former members of the Illinois Reform Commission – Patrick Collins, Brad McMillan, Sheila Simon, David Hoffman & Duane Noland, Illinois Campaign for Political Reform, Common Cause – Illinois, Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Americans for Prosperity, Illinois Alliance for Growth, Illinois Farm Bureau, Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization and United Power for Action and Justice.
How can you help?
Download details on the Fair Map Amendment from Dan’s website and circulate the petition in your neighborhood. Host a neighborhood gathering or suggest the Fair Map Presentation for fellow members of Civic, Community or Religious Organizations. Dan offers to deliver a presentation and provide petitions with appropriate signature requirements. Go door to door and circulate the signatures on your own – visit the Fair Map Amendment web site for the petition and circulation instructions.
Join Sugrue along with other Fair Map Partners to ensure future legislative maps represent people not politicians.
Dan’s plan for Springfield includes sponsoring legislation to encourage job creation, revise government pension programs, cut spending and increase transparency in government.
The 59th State Representative district includes the communities of Wheeling, Buffalo Grove, Vernon Hills, North Chicago, Waukegan, Northbrook, Lincolnshire, Bannockburn, Riverwoods, Lake Forest, Knollwood, Mettawa, Green Oaks, Gurnee and Park City.
If you would like to join Team Sugrue contact Dan at (847) 769-2844 or e-mail dan@electdansugrue.com.
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