"MEET THE PRO-CHOICE CANDIDATES"
   Rep. Eric Sorensen for 17^th Dist. US House of Representatives
       Attorney Nick Meyer for 17^th Judicial Circuit Judge
       Senator Steve Stadelman for IL State Senator District 34
       Rep. Maurice West for IL State House of Representatives District 67
       Rep. Dave Vella for IL State House of Representatives District 68
       Ms. Randi Olson for IL State House of Representatives District 70
       Mr. David Simpson for IL State House of Representatives District 74
       Ms. Christina Valdez for County Board District 16

From Rep. West's campaign:

Please join me for a special evening to celebrate our accomplishments and rally one more time before the election! I have led efforts to expand education funding, protect reproductive rights, lower healthcare costs, and advance racial equity in schools. I am proud to have secured millions of dollars for Winnebago County small businesses, parks, and community projects and supported key initiatives to keep our communities safe and ensure fair pay for public employees. 

Let’s continue to move our community forward. 

Join me on October 9, 2024 at 6pm at the Indoor City Market, 116 N Madison St, Rockford, Illinois, 61107

Ticket Information: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/west2024

Individual Tickets: $25

   
• Friend: $1,000 

   

• Supporter: $2,500 

   

• Advocate: $5,000

Make checks payable to:
Maurice West for Illinois
PO Box 4303, Rockford, IL 61110

Please RSVP by emailing info@mauricewest.com.

Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to seeing you there!

Lori Gummow, Winnebago County Clerk will tell us about the election process in Winnebago County. A Meet and Greet will follow. 

 Winnebago County Mental Health Referendum. This will be on the ballot that we will vote on. On Feb. 2020 we passed a sales tax to fund Mental Health services in Winnebago County . The sales tax was increased by 1/2 cent for 5 years and will sunset on June 30, 2026.  The Winnebago Cty. Board voted 15-2 on August 6 to approve putting the referendum on the ballot. This referendum will be on the Nov. 5th ballot to ask whether the tax should continue for an additional 5 years after its scheduled sunset on June 30, 2026. Attend and learn what's being done with the money, how the process works, etc.  You can get a complete report from the Winnebago County Mental Health Board for 2023-24 programs. Talk to County Board members at the Meet and Greet.

What are your rights as a voter in Illinois and how elected officials impact the issues you care about.  AAUW co-sponsors this event with LWV & ACLU. The panelists include : ACLU Communications Director Ed Yohnka and Advocacy Director Khadine Bennett.  AAUW member Rosemary Collins will also participate on the panel.  A meet and greet will follow.

When: October 24 from 5-7 PM
Where: Inside Blackhawk Boys and Girls Club (we won't have to worry about weather)
What I need: People to hand out candy.
If we could have "teams" and each team could decorate a table and hand out candy (we would love them to bring candy but we can provide it if necessary)

We will have games, food, and lots of fun!
Please let me know if you will be there
Gwen Lashock
gmlashock@aol.com
815-742-2049