AFFORDABILITY CRISIS
Pritzker Promises Affordability, Delivers the Opposite. In yet another exaggerated claim, Governor JB Pritzker told reporters that Democrats have been “delivering for the people” of Illinois. But the actions taken by the Governor and his allies in the General Assembly prove the opposite, year-after-year.
During a media availability, Pritzker said: “I think that is what the Democratic Party is all about, delivering for the people. And here in Illinois, we’ve been doing that, I’ve been doing that for the last several years.”
In reality, during veto session, Pritzker and legislative Democrats passed a $8 billion “Green New Giveaway” that will drive up energy costs for families, and a $2.5 billion Chicago Transit bailout that raises taxes and hikes tolls by 60%.
To his credit, Governor Pritzker has delivered, just not in the way Illinois families hoped. Under his leadership, Illinois ranks:
- #1 Highest Property Taxes
- #1 Highest Combined State & Local Taxes
- #1 Highest Cell Phone Tax
While the Governor talks about affordability, his record shows rising costs, higher taxes, and fewer opportunities for working families. State Rep. Kevin Schmidt said his District takes a direct hit from poor policies that the Governor supports.
“We have witnessed overspending and lack of attention to communities that need relief the most,” said Schmidt. “Democrat policies are not helping struggling families who are trying to get ahead and pay their bills. We need real change, real solutions, and real conversations about helping the taxpayers of Illinois.”
Meanwhile, House Republicans are offering real solutions to make Illinois more affordable. In addition to filing multiple bills that help address the cost of living, Representative Regan Deering’s HB 3543 would establish a Cost of Living Task Force to identify the key factors driving up expenses for families and develop commonsense reforms to lower costs across the board.
Illinoisans deserve leaders who deliver results, not rhetoric. While Governor Pritzker keeps raising costs, House Republicans are focused on making life affordable again.