Issue Position: Economy

Issue Position

At the top of Sara's agenda is an economic recovery plan that will put Illinoisans back to work and put the state budget back on track. Sara supports a responsible state budget that will include long-term reform measures, cuts in unnecessary spending, reviews of state contracts and tax restructuring. Having voted against the FY 10 budget plan, she opposes quick fixes that compound the state's financial woes.

This year, Sara served on a legislative panel on McPier convention industry reform, prompting a bill that drastically overhauls operations at McCormick Place and Navy Pier. These reforms eliminate exuberant costs and red tape for Chicago-based conventions at a time in which many have flocked to more affordable, hassle-free cities. This legislation will revive the once thriving convention tourism industry and bring tourism dollars back to the state. The 12th district's many unique restaurants, shops, theaters, and attractions benefit greatly from the influx of conventions that come to Chicago.

In the Illinois House, Sara sponsored the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a tax credit that benefited thousands of low-income, working families by allowing them to keep a larger portion of their wages. She is a supporter of the 7% property tax cap to protect homeowners from skyrocketing property tax increases.

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