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Illinois politicians raised taxes last year by 67%, yet we still have the worst-funded pension system in the nation, with over $85 billion in unfunded liabilities.
READ MOREIllinois politicians raised taxes last year by 67%, yet we still have the worst-funded pension system in the nation, with over $85 billion in unfunded liabilities.
READ MOREThe courageous, common-sense budget and labor reforms passed by the Wisconsin legislature and signed by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker have put their state on solid fiscal footing, earning high praise from the business community, residents and even some government employees, while actually fostering a decrease in property taxes. AFP-Illinois is joining patriots throughout the nation in supporting the Wisconsin reforms and we need your help with two important activities:
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Sample Letter to Legislators On Pension Reform
Dear Legislator,
Illinois' pension crisis means we taxpayers have to settle for leftovers.
We paid a lot more in taxes this year than we did last year, yet state services are being cut and facilities are being closed. As you know, the state's unfunded obligation for generous worker pensions siphons billions away from state priorities I care about like education and social services.
Furthermore, our state is in danger of further bond rating downgrades if we do not get our pension and Medicaid obligations under control. It's time we reform state employee pensions so they are fair and affordable through reforms such as raising the retirement age, eliminating compounding COLA’s and asking employees to contribute more to their pensions.
Now is the time for you as our elected state leader to show your leadership quality and stand up to restore Illinois’ fiscal health. Pension reform is an essential element in any plan to get our state’s finances back on track.
READ MOREIllinois politicians raised taxes last year by 67%, yet we still have the worst-funded pension system in the nation, with over $85 billion in unfunded liabilities. This problem exists because politicians in Springfield skipped pension payments, while also granting to their government union allies overly generous and unsustainable pension benefits that we cannot afford.
Tell your legislators to stand up for taxpayers by supporting pension reform!
Now, the payments for these pension benefits are crowding out funding for all other worthwhile state priorities. Whether you are a small business owner, a social service provider, a parent of school kids, a Medicaid beneficiary, or just a hard-working, taxpaying family, Illinois' pension crisis is costing you big time.
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