Sunday, November 05, 2006
Savanna Mayor Supports Boland
My friend, Savanna Mayor Bill Lease, recently wrote a letter of support for Representative Mike Boland. Bill's a great guy who really cares about the people he's been elected to represent. He actually reminds me a lot of my Father-In-Law, who has an incredible combination of intelligence, wisdom, and practical know-how. Not only is Mayor Lease a great public servant, he's also an excellent cook too!
Here's the letter he wrote on behalf of Boland.
Dear Editor,
As the mayor of Savanna, I hope you will join me in supporting State Representative Mike Boland in his campaign for re-election for the 71st District.
Representative Boland wants to keep our families healthy. Boland passed a measure to fight breast and ovarian cancer, which requires insurance companies to cover mammograms and screenings for women at-risk of developing these deadly diseases. Due to the increasing number of middle class families unable to afford health insurance, Boland also supported a new law that makes Illinois the first state in the nation to guarantee healthcare coverage for all uninsured children.
As our State Representative, he will continue working to improve our quality of life while upholding our values. In response to a Kansas hate group that has been picketing the funerals of soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan, Mike Boland recently backed the "Let them Rest in Peace Act," which makes it a crime to protest at a funeral, giving the families of soldiers killed in Iraq peace and respect when burying their loved ones. Mike also worked to enact legislation protecting seniors from rising property taxes by increasing the senior homestead exemption.
Representative Boland is a proven independent leader who puts partisan politics aside in order to get the job done. This year, Representative Boland stood up to the Chicago special interests and helped secure millions of dollars in funding for important local projects, like roads bridges, and to open Thomson prison, which will create good jobs in Carroll County.
As an educator for 30 years, Representative Boland knows how important a quality education is to our children. To improve the quality of education and give our children more opportunities to succeed, he secured millions of dollars in new state funding for local schools.
Boland also fought for new laws to increase exports for Illinois' farmers and to increase production of ethanol to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. Last spring Mike fought for $25 million in new funding in the state budget for the creation of ethanol plants in Illinois and to promote the state's bio-fuels industry. He recognizes how important ethanol and biodiesel are not only to farmers, but to consumers and the overall economy as well. Boland believes we need to look towards establishing programs that encourage the development and use of renewable fuels. Currently, Iowa produces more ethanol than Illinois does. Boland knows we need a better renewable fuels package so we can compete with our neighbors.
Mike has also been working with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to help us with important local projects, including costs towards new sidewalks, a boat ramp and to assist us with purchasing a new fire truck. I hope you will consider my personal endorsement of State Representative Mike Boland when you vote. Please also ask your friends and family to vote for Mike. Mike Boland has proven his leadership for us.
Sincerely,
William C. Lease
Mayor of Savanna
Here's the letter he wrote on behalf of Boland.
Dear Editor,
As the mayor of Savanna, I hope you will join me in supporting State Representative Mike Boland in his campaign for re-election for the 71st District.
Representative Boland wants to keep our families healthy. Boland passed a measure to fight breast and ovarian cancer, which requires insurance companies to cover mammograms and screenings for women at-risk of developing these deadly diseases. Due to the increasing number of middle class families unable to afford health insurance, Boland also supported a new law that makes Illinois the first state in the nation to guarantee healthcare coverage for all uninsured children.
As our State Representative, he will continue working to improve our quality of life while upholding our values. In response to a Kansas hate group that has been picketing the funerals of soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan, Mike Boland recently backed the "Let them Rest in Peace Act," which makes it a crime to protest at a funeral, giving the families of soldiers killed in Iraq peace and respect when burying their loved ones. Mike also worked to enact legislation protecting seniors from rising property taxes by increasing the senior homestead exemption.
Representative Boland is a proven independent leader who puts partisan politics aside in order to get the job done. This year, Representative Boland stood up to the Chicago special interests and helped secure millions of dollars in funding for important local projects, like roads bridges, and to open Thomson prison, which will create good jobs in Carroll County.
As an educator for 30 years, Representative Boland knows how important a quality education is to our children. To improve the quality of education and give our children more opportunities to succeed, he secured millions of dollars in new state funding for local schools.
Boland also fought for new laws to increase exports for Illinois' farmers and to increase production of ethanol to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. Last spring Mike fought for $25 million in new funding in the state budget for the creation of ethanol plants in Illinois and to promote the state's bio-fuels industry. He recognizes how important ethanol and biodiesel are not only to farmers, but to consumers and the overall economy as well. Boland believes we need to look towards establishing programs that encourage the development and use of renewable fuels. Currently, Iowa produces more ethanol than Illinois does. Boland knows we need a better renewable fuels package so we can compete with our neighbors.
Mike has also been working with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to help us with important local projects, including costs towards new sidewalks, a boat ramp and to assist us with purchasing a new fire truck. I hope you will consider my personal endorsement of State Representative Mike Boland when you vote. Please also ask your friends and family to vote for Mike. Mike Boland has proven his leadership for us.
Sincerely,
William C. Lease
Mayor of Savanna
