SURVEY OF LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES

The House: District issues and loss of fed funds

THE MAIN issues for next year's General Assembly will be centered around revenue/budget and economic development/jobs, followed by transportation and education, according to the House candidates surveyed by Illinois Issues. Candidates were also asked to identify specific district problems which the General Assembly could help solve; these responses are published below with the individual House candidates.

When asked which programs are the most important to protect from budget cuts if the fiscal condition worsens, education was selected most often (House 80 percent; Senate 76 percent). Next in priority were human services (House 65 percent; Senate 61 percent), law enforcement (House 33 percent; Senate 24 percent), transportation (House 31 percent; Senate 19 percent); and economic development (House 12 percent; Senate 11 percent).

Candidates were asked for recommendations to cut state spending if the fiscal condition worsens. These responses were fragmented, with a general category of reducing government administration and duplication receiving the highest percentage (16) of all candidates responding.

Candidates were asked what remedies the General Assembly should consider if a loss in federal funds threatens the ability of Illinois to provide traditional state services, e.g., highway maintenance, prisons, education, mental health services. Individual responses are listed below with the House candidates. (The Senate candidates will be listed next month with their answers along with a more complete analysis of all survey answers.)

Fifty-four percent of the 182 House candidates responded to the survey conducted this spring; of the 98 candidates responding 49 are Democrats and 49 are Republicans. Each of the new 118 single-member districts will elect one House member in November; however, 49 of the candidates are running unopposed — 25 Democrats and 24 Republicans.

KEY TO LIST: Candidate's name (asterisk denotes current House member), party, residence. Survey responses follow: age as of August 1982; principal occupation while not attending General Assembly if elected or reelected; problem(s) identified in district which General Assembly can help solve in 1983; remedy(ies) the General Assembly should consider if a loss of federal funds threatens the ability of Illinois to provide traditional services; e.g., highway maintenance, prisons, education, mental health, etc.

DISTRICT 1
No Republican Candidate
*Alan J. Greiman (D., Skokie)

DISTRICT 2
No Republican Candidate
*William J. Laurino (D., Chicago)

DISTRICT 3
Charles O. Nelson (R., Chicago), 30, treasurer/comptroller, Coordinated Financial Programming, Inc.
District problem: Uncontrolled growth of public housing. Insufficient community resources to deal with the number of needy. Reform of the Chicago Transit Authority.
Loss of fed funds: Greater efficiencies, fewer programs and government employees. Limit state spending to state income percentages.

*Lee Preston (D., Chicago)

DISTRICT 4
*Mary Jeanne (Dolly) Hallstrom (R., Wilmette), 57, legislator.
District problem: Full funding of education, including state support of special (handicapped) education; property tax reform; elimination of the sales tax on food and medicine; health care for senior citizens who cannot meet their own needs; day care; mass transit; road repair.
Loss of fed funds: To increase revenue, the tax base must be broadened in Illinois. Innovative, drastic measures must be considered and approved by the General Assembly to hold onto the corporations we now have and to attract new industries to the state.

*Woods Bowman (D., Chicago), 40, economist.
District problem: Coping with Reaganomics.
Loss of fed funds: Decoupling from federal tax laws. Eliminating the automatic transfer of general revenue money into the highway funds.

DISTRICT 5
No Republican candidate
*Ellis B. Levin (D., Chicago)

DISTRICT 6
No Republican candidate
*Bruce A. Farley (D., Chicago)

DISTRICT 7
No Republican candidate
*John J. Cullerton (D., Chicago), 33, attorney.
District problem: Funding for public schools. Funding for transportation.
Loss of fed funds: Graduated income tax. Gasoline tax based on percentage of price.

DISTRICT 8
*Elroy C. Sandquist, Jr. (R., Chicago) — write-in candidate.

*Jesse C. White, Jr. (D., Chicago)

DISTRICT 9
No Republican candidate
Joseph Berrios (D., Chicago)

DISTRICT 10
No Republican candidate
*Myron J. Kulas (D., Chicago)

DISTRICT 11
No Republican candidate
*Steven G. Nash (D., Chicago)

DISTRICT 12
No Republican candidate
*Alfred G. Ronan (D., Chicago), 34, consultant.
District problem: Funding for mass transportation. Adequate funding for public education. Increased penalties for gang crime activities. Development of workable enterprise zone program for inner city.
Loss of fed funds: Revise present tax structure used to fund state government and public education to guarantee needed additional revenues.

DISTRICT 13
Joseph S. Zukowski (R., Chicago)
*Ralph C. Capparelli (D., Chicago)

DISTRICT 14
*Roger P. McAuliffe (R., Chicago)

*Roman J. Kosinski (D., Chicago), owner, jewelry business.
District problem: Increased employment by state contracts. Crime and prisons.
Loss of fed funds: 1983 — will face a tax issue.

DISTRICT 15
David L. Armstrong (R., Oak Park)

Robert LeFlore, Jr. (D., Chicago)

DISTRICT 16
*Elmer W. Conti (R., Elmwood Park), 61, vice president/sales, A.J. Rogers and Co.
District problem: Mass transit and road programs.
Loss of fed funds: Restructure the tax system in IIIinois and prioritize the bare necessities.

* Lawrence DiPrima (D., Chicago), legislator.
District problem: High RTA ridership fares — the General Assemly needs to seek more equitable fare structures for Chicago and suburban commuters. My district has a large number of senior citizens who live on fixed incomes. To assist them we must eliminate all sales taxes on food and medicine. There is a strong need both in my district and statewide for increased veteran benefits.
Loss of fed funds: First of all we must make sure that Illinois gets its fair share of federal tax dollars. Currently we get only 70 cents on every tax dollars we send to Washington. Illinois ranks 50th in the union in terms of the amount returned from our federal taxes. If additional sources of revenue cannot be found, we will have to establish priorities in our state budget with the needs of senior citizens, the handicapped, veterans and our children's education placed first.

DISTRICT 17
No Republican candidate
Ozie Hulchins (D., Chicago)

DISTRICT 18
No Republican candidate
*William C. "Bill" Henry (D., Chicago)

DISTRICT 19
No Republican candidate
*Douglas Huff, Jr. (D., Chicago)

DISTRICT 20
No Republican candidate
*Marco Domico (D., Chicago)

DISTRICT 21
No Republican candidate
*John M. Vitek (D., Chicago), 75, real estate and insurance broker.
District problem: Unemployment. Jobs. School funding. Road improvement. Senior Citizens. High real estate taxes.
Loss of fed funds: Recommend reappraisal of all department budgets.

DISTRICT 22
No Republican candidate
*Robert T. Krska (D., Chicago)

DISTRICT 23
No Republican candidate
* Larry S. Bullock (D., Chicago)

DISTRICT 24
No Republican candidate
*Sylvesler O. Rhem (D., Chicago), 52, assistant director of personnel and training for the Department of Human Services.
District problem: Employment.
Loss of fed funds: I am introducing a bill to study the feasibility of casino enterprises and increasing state income taxes.

DISTRICT 25
No Republican candidate
*Carol Mosely Braun (D., Chicago), 35, housewife and attorney.
District problem: Economic development.
Loss of fed funds: Income tax.

DISTRICT 26
No Republican candidate
*Barbara Flynn Currie (D., Chicago), 42, Iegislator.
District problem: Funding for mass transit. Improved employment opportunities. Financing for public education. Better health programs.
Loss of fed funds: First, Illinois should speak loudly in Washington in an attempt to ameliorate the depth of federal cuts. The new federalism strikes me as a bit of a scam. The feds cut taxes and shove program resposibilities on to the states. The states, without dollars to fund essential services, must either raise taxes or cut basic programs. Since Reagan is likely to be more successful in cutting federal dollars than in cutting federal mandates, the states may have in fact no choice but to raise taxes to make up for federal shortfalls.

DISTRICT 27
*Herbert V. (Herb) Huskey (R., Oak Lawn)

*Harry "Bus" Yourell (D., Oak Lawn), 63, administrative aid to the Cook County recorder of deeds.
District problem: Balanced budget. Aid to education. Priority of spending. Unemployment.
Loss of fed funds: The answer to this is obvious if you don't have the revenue you have to raise taxes.

*Current member of Illinois House

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DISTRICT 28
No Republican candidate
*James F. Keane (D., Chicago), 48, college administrator and professor.
District problem: Mass transit. Education.
Loss of fed funds: The state cannot pick up the traditionally funded federal programs without cutting into above programs (education, services to handicapped and elderly, mental health). We (the state) must determine if we are able to assume federal programs and maintain normal state services. The remedies are new revenue sources for the state and for an economic rebound resulting in a growth in income tax and sales tax revenues.

DISTRICT 29
Eugenia M. McAvoy (R., Chicago), 31, legislator.
District problem: Poor quality of education provided by the Chicago Public School system. Provide more adequate supervision of public utility companies with a view toward reducing increases in rates.
Loss of fed funds: Apply stronger pressure on federal legislators to insure that Snowbelt states receive proportionate return of federal taxes. Enhance business climate in Illinois. Tough renegotiation stances with state public employees in collective bargaining, including making productivity improvements a mandatory topic in each contract.

Andrew J. McGann (D., Chicago)

DISTRICT 30
Leonard Kaczanowski (R., Chicago)

*Michael J. Madigan (D., Chicago), 40, attorney.
District problem: Continued revitalization of Midway Airport. Redevelopment of Cicero Avenue, which deteriorated and was abandoned by many businesses during the long debate over the proposed Crosstown Expressway.
Loss of fed funds: First, "decoupling" of federal and Illinois state corporate tax returns so that the federal tax break for big business enacted last year won't also reduce state revenues. In addition, a gasoline tax increase to provide money for highways and mass transit should be considered.

DISTRICT 31
No Republican candidate
*Taylor Pouncey (D., Chicago)

DISTRICT 32
Milton W. Hall (R., Chicago), 34, special education teacher.
District problem: State support for mass transit, legislation for day care funding and loans to help low and moderate income people buy their homes are problems in my district which the General Assembly can help solve in 1983.
Loss of fed funds: The General Assembly should consider developing a plan that would involve the private sector; they should be made aware of the need for their philanthropy in the way of materials, and services in assisting the state in providing traditional state services.

*Ethel Skyles Alexander (D., Chicago)

DISTRICT 33
No Republican candidate
Nelson Rice, Sr. (D., Chicago)

DISTRICT 34
No Republican candidate
William "Bill" Shaw (D., Chicago)

DISTRICT 35
No Republican candidate
Samuel Panayotovich (D., Chicago)

DISTRICT 36
No Republican candidate
Howard B. Rookins (D., Chicago)

DISTRICT 37
Loleta A. Didrickson (R., Flossmoor), 41, legislator.
District problem: How to fund education. The business and economic climate and how to revitalize it. Workers' Comp and Unemployment Insurance laws which deter business and hurt local units of government.
Loss of fed funds: Reduce the scope of the programs proportionately. Look to local initiative. Reduce government growth. Economic development and programs to attract new industries. Look for ways to encourage foreign export for Illinois' agriculture and business.

Joseph D. Fitzgerald (D., Tinley Park), 35, employed by Cook County Sheriff's Office.
District problem: Traffic control. Crime Control. Formal education. Economic education. A new approach to eliminating drug proliferation.
Loss of fed funds: (Candidate for governor) Stevenson's program is the most promising prospect in solving this thorny predicament at this time, and I subscribe to his theories.

DISTRICT 38
*Jane M. Barnes (R., Oak Lawn), 56, legislator.
District problem: Educational funding. Highway construction and maintenance. Public transportation.
Loss of fed funds: Federal funding has not been defined at this point. However, I do not believe we should wait for definition, but consider alternatives that can be implemented when required. Educational and mental health programs are currently a combination of state and local programs. We must determine the degree of involvement by both state and local governments. Highways and prisons are more exclusive to the state. Roads and housing facilities must be provided by the state in both situations. Funding is critical and must be provided.

William Llewellyn Schmidt (D., Lemont), 44, president, O.L. Schmidt Barge Lines, Inc.
District problem: Transportation (road repair, bridge replacement and reliable mass transit) is a major concern throughout the district since a significant percentage of our population commute to work.
Loss of fed funds: State and local government can accept additional responsibilities within the existing framework provided there is a reasonable transfer of funds from the federal level. All federal tax deposits should be made through the state in order to take advantage of the related cash float and earnings to cover any fund deficiencies.

DISTRICT 39
Gerald R. (Jerry) Weeks (R., Glen Ellyn) — deceased after the primary.
No Democrat candidate

DISTRICT 40
*Gene L. Hoffman (R., Elmhurst), 49, teacher.
District problem: Basically how will the state support programs with limited resources.
Loss of fed funds: Make necessary adjustments in either level of services or level of support.
No Democrat candidate

DISTRICT 41
Mary Lou Cowlishaw (R., Naperville)

*J. Glenn Schneider (D., Naperville), 46, high school instructor, Naperville North High School.
District problem: The problems of the property tax, as a fundamental source of state revenue, has created a squeeze on property as a tax base. This should be alleviated by the state facing its constitutional obligations in regard to schools and other area. Economic revitalization is critical to the 41st District, and the state should create business incentives by the use of low interest loans, job retraining and support for small business by providing venture capital for expansion and diversification. Other problems — restrict the movement of hazardous waste through Illinois; streamline the RTA management and funding provisions; public participation in government decision making; equalize assessments over assessments' jurisdiction; maintain senior citizens programs; special education; mental health.
Loss of fed funds: The loss of federal funds will result in a greater dependence on centralization of authority at the state level. However, state and local government relations will need to define areas where they can share expenses, clarify their various responsibilities to avoid duplication, and explore diversified local revenue sources. The state has been active in areas such as: education, public welfare and Medicaid, health and hospitals, and highway programs. In my judgment, this role should continue. Local government should concentrate on basic public services such as: police and fire protection, sanitation, parks and recreation, housing and sewage.

DISTRICT 42
*Suzanne L. "Sue" Deuchler (R., Aurora), 53.
District problem: Education funding. School mandates. Deteriorating roads. The business climate (reform of Unemployment Insurance and Workers Compensation).
Loss of fed funds: The General Assembly as an individual legislature should show leadership in building a debate in our local communities as to what is essential or a decent quality of life in Illinois.
No Democrat candidate

DISTRICT 43
*Judy Baar Topinka (R., Riverside), 38, Judy Baar Topinka Public Relations firm principally dealing with small businesses.
District problem: As I have the three top townships in terms of people over 60 years of age in Cook County, I will be seeking senior citizen legislation which hopefully will move some of their financial burden back to the family and away from public aid and Medicaid. I will continue to enhance the business environment because of the business and industry; likewise, I will be seeking some guidelines on interstate bank/thrift mergers. Historic preservation will also be of concern as will renovation loans.
Loss of fed funds: If public transportation can show that reform from within has been accomplished, a subsidy may be in order. Raising of the costs of license plates for all vehicles in the state. A possible raise in the gas tax to provide for roads and bridges to get building trades back to work. Careful administration of block grants to social programs.

Thomas W. Giger (D., Berwyn)

DISTRICT 44
*Diana Nelson (R., Western Springs)
No Democrat candidate

DISTRICT 45
Kathleen L. (Kay) Wojcik (R., Schaumburg)
No Democrat candidate

DISTRICT 46
*Lee A. Daniels (R., Elmhurst)

*Hubert J. "Bud" Loftus (D., Addison), 57, attorney.
District problem: Improve the highways; the high real estate taxes caused by the state multiplier.
Loss of fed funds: Establishment of a revenue base.

DISTRICT 47
John F. Weiffenbach (R., LaGrange)

*John T. O'Connell (D., Western Springs), 38, attorney.
District problem: Stimulate job availability and protect individuals from assuming unnecessary tax burdens.
Loss of fed funds: One remedy is to pass a decoupling bill that does not permit further federally mandated cuts in our state tax base.

DISTRICT 48
Guy T. Rallo (R., Chicago)

*Robert M. Terzich (D., Chicago).
District problem: Unemployment and transportation. The General Assembly must explore ways to bring new business to Illinois and keep corporations from leaving. With the additional tax revenues raised from a healthy tax base, we can address transportation and other needs. As President Kennedy noted before his 1962 tax cut helped launch the '60s prosperity, "A rising tide lifts all boats."
Loss of fed funds: The General Assembly should apportion federal funds, since the residents of Illinois know their state's needs better than distant bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. Too many dollars are misspent on federally mandated programs that are unnecessary, redundant, or ill-conceived.

DISTRICT 49
*Doris C. Karpiel (R., Roselle)

*John M. "Jack" Carey (D., Streamwood)

DISTRICT 50
Donald N. Hensel (R., West Chicago), 55, manager, purchasing and inventory control, Alumax Extrusions Inc.
District problem: RTA. More equitable real estate tax structure.
Loss of fed funds: By eliminating waste and thru stricter controls on budgets and expenditures. If this gets accomplished and revenue is still needed to maintain minimum services, then some additional tax must be imposed.

David George Neri (D., St. Charles), 38, attorney.
District problem: Employment and economic activities solve many problems — taxes collected by the state increase; people become self-efficient instead of wards of the state.
Loss of fed funds: Increased economic activity solves many problems in that sales tax revenue and other tax revenue increase with economic development. I am against any form of tax increase such as the tax increase proposed by Gov. Thompson on alcoholic beverages in that such taxes only make the sales of those products more difficult in recessionary times.

DISTRICT 51
James Parrilli (R., Maywood)

*Ted E. Leverenz (D., Maywood), 41, legislator.
District problem: Silver Creek funding. Special education.
Loss of fed funds: Fund "needed" activities; cut those that are "wants."

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DISTRICT 52
Harry J. Smilh, Jr. (R., River Grove), 46, attorney.
District problem: Being an industrialized area, we must seek to assist employers so that employment can be maintained and even enlarged thereby assisting the population through increased tax base which in turn will aid in supporting various programs now suffering.
Loss of fed funds: Highway maintenance: eliminate diversion of funds from highway fund and departmental conservation. Prisons: most difficult it not impossible except treatment of youth offenders. Education: provide larger classes, merging districts where small and eliminate fringe type courses. Mental health: an area where certainly we must maintain programs and needed services, especially those which aid patients to be self sufficient or at least partially so.

Eugene C. Doyle (D., Northlake)

DISTRICT 53
David Harris (R., Arlington Heights), 34.
District problem: Property tax reform. Public school funding. A start, at least, on a solution to the regional transportation problem here in the Chicago area.
Loss of fed funds: For highway maintenance, I favor a modest increase in the vehicle registration fees.
No Democrat candidate

DISTRICT 54
Barnard K. Pedersen (R., Palatine)
No Democrat candidate

DISTRICT 55
*Penny Pullen (R., Park Ridge), 35, legislator.
District problem: Chicago's abuse of O'Hare neighbors.
Loss of fed funds: Cutting out nonessentials to rearrange priorities. Consider possible conversion of some freeways to tollways.

Diana Burgess Sheffer (D., Park Ridge), 45, teacher.
District problem: Very high real estate taxes. Low school funding levels. High utility rates. Women's issues. Mass transportation funding. Student loans.
Loss of fed funds: The federal government expects us to increase our taxes here by the amount of tax cuts given. However, I think that the state must look at a total revamping of the tax system. We should also decouple from federal tax laws in order to avoid some corporations not paying a negative 100 percent tax because individuals will have to take up the slack. We have already given large tax incentives to corporations at state levels.

DISTRICT 56
Thomas E. Rueckert (R., Glenview), 42, legislator.
District problem: Public transportation and its costs; poor road conditions; business climate needs improvement.
Loss of fed Funds: Examination of the entire tax structure with the establishment of priorities in expenditure. Currently, it does not appear that truly vital services are threatened by the provisions of the president's Economic Recovery Program. However, the legislature should be prepared, with a solid program, to deal with this contingency.

*Aaron Jaffe (D., Skokie), 52, attorney.
District problem: Educational funding, both in higher education and in elementary and secondary education; problems in mass transit; protection of the home rule powers of communities; student loan program.
Loss of fed funds: Revenue reform which would include such items as the decoupling of the corporate income tax from the federal income tax; pursuing more cost effective programs in the penal system such as the UDIS system; reduce level of costly contractual services where in-agency services can be provided more efficiently, i.e., attorney's fees.

DISTRICT 57
*John L. Birkinbine (R., Northfield)

Robert G. Person (D., Glenview)

DISTRICT 58
Hubert I. Sommerfeld (R., Wheeling)

*Daniel M. Pierce (D., Highland Park), 54, attorney.
District problem: Education finance. Juvenile drug use. Unemployment.
Loss of fed funds: Better enforcement of present tax laws — crack down on sales and income tax cheaters.

DISTRICT 59
*Virginia Fiester Frederick (R., Lake Forest), 65, legislator.
District problem: Declining employment because of bankrupt corporations. Reforms of Workers' Comp, Unemployment Comp and rates of UI insurance.
Loss of fed funds: If state funds are eroded so seriously that programs can't be funded, a user tax for highways could be imposed, license plate fees increased and increases in the liquor tax as well as the option of a local income tax for education funding are possibilities.
No Democrat candidate

DISTRICT 60
William E. Peterson (R., Buffalo Grove).
District problem: The development and approval of an equitable school state aid formula. The extension of Illinois 53 to Lake Cook Road, where a free flow interchange should be constructed.
Loss of fed funds: Explore the feasibility of having local and county governments provide applicable state services through the use of intergovernmental agreements with the state. Curtail or eliminate nonessential services.
No Democrat candidate

DISTRICT 61
No Republican candidate
*John S. Matijevich (D., North Chicago), 54, legislator.
District problem: Shortfall to local governments because of new federalism — especially in education. Rising public utility rates.
Loss of fed funds: Use its (General Assembly's) influence to convince federal policy makers of the failure and futility of the new federalism.

DISTRICT 62
Robert W. Churchill (R., Lake Villa)
No Democrat candidate

DISTRICT 63
*Dick Klemm (R., Crystal Lake), 50, president, chairman of the board, Food Warming Equip. Co. Inc.
District problem: RTA reform. Chain of Lakes/Fox River maintenance and improvements. State mandates to schools.
Loss of fed funds: Curtail all new spending programs. Have courage to eliminate unneeded or marginally effective programs. Get tough on tax cheaters by having sufficient auditors, such as public aid follow-up and Medicare supplies. Look at unnecessarily high standards which only increase costs but do not improve the services (i.e. IDOT on road construction standards).

Frank S. McClatchey (D., McHenry), 26, management.
District problem: A dilemma over illegal aliens.
Loss of fed funds: I would like to see a commission set up to cut waste and evaluate every department in state government.

DISTRICT 64
Ronald A. Wait (R., Belvidere), 38, farmer and farm manager.
District problem: We need funding for highway 51 and the E-Bypass. We need more jobs and help for those who are unemployed.
Loss of fed funds: If the federal funds are cut back, the state must prioritize their services and their funding of these services just as individuals have had to do. I think all of us should be willing to cut back including these state agencies.

Judith A. Weiher (D., Belvidere), 43, legislator.
District problem: Unemployment is the highest in my district since World War II. Job security and employment stability. Maintaining and increasing the state's industrial base. Freedom from fear of crime. Push for Route 51 extension and road repair in the northern sections of the district.
Loss of fed funds: The General Assembly must strive to implement laws which provide for the most efficient use of the tax dollar. An example would be to expand the Department of Correction's work release program thereby moving low risk inmates out of expensive prison housing and into a program where they could defray part of the cost of their incarceration.

DISTRICT 65
Mill Zwick (R., Dundee), 38, homemaker.
District problem: The only problem my district has is state interference. They would be better off if given more flexibility and independence within a broad framework. Voters should know who to hold accountable for government decisions which affect them and they don't represent because of overlapping duties.
Loss of fed funds: Although I do not believe the cuts will eliminate many necessary services, I know we must be willing to change our traditional approach and devise new, innovative ways of dealing with some services the government now addresses.
No Democrat candidate

DISTRICT 66
James M. Kirkland (R., Elgin), 35, attorney.
District problem: Mass transit and roads maintenance. Equitable and adequate educational funding. Maximum utilization of the Elgin Mental Health Center facility.
Loss of fed funds: Decoupling state from federal taxes is a proper extension of the new federalism transfer of funding and programs to lower government levels. Increase in gasoline and liquor taxes. Transfer state programs, where possible, to local or private enterprise responsibility.
No Democrat candidate

DISTRICT 67
*John W. Hallock, Jr. (R., Rockford)
No Democrat candidate

DISTRICT 68
R. P. Pfluger (R., Rockford), 48, dentist.
District problem: The general problem, the monetary system (which makes things go) and its effect on the economy and productivity overshadow any specific problem. Indeed it has become a specific problem. All attention and effort should be directed toward solving this problem. For openers, the state should obey its part of the Constitution and use only noninflationary money, i.e., gold and silver coin.
Loss of fed funds: Institute a state sponsored bartering system operated by trustees from within and out of the system. Start a movement to repeal the 16th Amendment to get rid of the income tax on wages which simply gives the federal government a vast pool of money by which it can institute all sorts of foolish and wasteful programs and institute swarms of government agents to come and harass our lives.

Send a mandate to the federal government to repeal the laws establishing a federal reserve system which inflates our money and causes our periodic boom and bust cycles.

In cooperation with the rest of the states, establish a usury law limiting the amount of interest that may be charged and limit the credit of individuals and businesses.

*E. J. "Zeke" Giorgi (D., Rockford), 60, legislator.
District problem: North/south highway is No. 1, followed by education funding, health maintenance costs and state sensitivity to people problems.
Loss of fed funds: Emphasis on at least 5 to 10 percent increased productivity in every area of government service. This can be done, should be done and must be done.

DISTRICT 69
*Nord L. Swanstrom (R., Pecatonica), 33, legislator.
District problem: Transportation. To assure adequate funding for schools and units of local government.
Loss of fed funds: Maintain a balanced budget as well as a comprehensive review of the Illinois tax structure, taking into account declining revenues and how best we can reconcile low revenues and still be able to fund services and programs.

*Richard T. "Dick" Mulcahey (D., Durand)

DISTRICT 70
*Myron J. Olson (R., Dixon) 54, legislator.
District problem: Job creations through enactment of equitable tax legislation so as to attract and retain industry along with reform of the inequities in our unemployment and workers' compensation code.
Loss of fed funds: The General Assembly should continue to look for ways to conserve our resources, increase our productivity as state employees and review the governor's recommendations which evolved out of his tax study which he has initiated to determine our projected policy on the subject of a possible income tax increase, both corporate and personal, along with sales and business participants in the tax sector.
No Democrat candidate

*Current member of Illinois House

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DISTRICT 71
Darlene Corwin (R., Illinois City)
Joel Brunsvold (D., Milan)

DISTRICT 72
*Ben Polk (R., Moline)
M. "Bob" DeJaegher (D., Silvis)

DISTRICT 73
*A. T. (Tom) McMaster (R., Dahinda)
No Democrat Candidate

DISTRICT 74
Forrest L. Turpen (R., Princeton), 44, legislator.
District problem: Nuclear and chemical hazardous waste at the Sheffield site. Hennepin Canal Parkway: What will be the long-range goal for the canal. Deteriorating roads throughout the district. Bridge completion at Sterling-Rock Falls.
Loss of fed funds: There are three possible alternatives. First, reduce the services to fit the dollars available. Secondly, if the goods and services are determined to be vital then taxes will need to be raised. Thirdly, make every effort to stimulate the business climate so that greater revenue would be received by the state. I would prefer the third alternative.

Richard A. Maulino (D., Spring Valley)

DISTRICT 75
DouglasJ. Holland (R., Oglesby), 25, farming and small racking business.
District problem: The General Assembly can direct more money towards repairing the deteriorating roads in my district.
Loss of fed funds: Try to eliminate the waste and corruption in these areas and then as a last resort raise taxes in the absolutely necessary programs aren't sufficiently funded.

*PegMcDonnell Breslin (D., Serena), 36, attorney and housewife and mother.
District problem: Unemployment. Protection from hazardous waste landfilling. Road construction and improvements. Funding for education. Property tax reform.
Loss of fed funds: An income tax increase and increased productivity from presently existing programs.

DISTRICT 76
*Joseph B. Ebbesen (R., DeKalb), 57, optometrist.
District problem: Adequate funding of elementary/secondary and higher education. Roads (maintenance and repair). Human services.
Loss of fed funds: Reduce level of service, while maintaining practicality. I'm certain various new and/or increased taxes will be proposed and considered.
No Democrat candidate

DISTRICT 77
*Philip W. Collins (R., Calumet City)

*Frank Giglio (D., Calumet City), 48, president, Calumet City Plumbing & Heating Inc.
District problem: Flooding problem caused by the Little Calumet River through the communities in my district. Cash flow problems of local governments and their local school disiricts.
Loss of fed funds: There should be an equal cut in all programs in Illinois, if the loss of federal funds threatens the abilily of Illinois to provide traditional state services. That is the only fair way. Find new sources of revenue.

DISTRICT 78
Mark Patrick Morgan (R., Country Club Hills), 27, municipal attorney (Village of Bedford Park) and professor at local community college.
District problem: Transportation: a large segment of the working population commutes to Chicago by train or bus. Unemployment: we need new incentives for business including the enterprise zone concept for certain areas of the district.
Loss of fed funds: A reordering of priorities and reorganization of state agencies which have overlapping functions is critical at this point. However, we must remember that Illinois citizens are facing the same fiscal difficulties as the state and therefore tax increases are not the solution, unless it's a tax increase on luxury items. We must strive to live within the available funds through reordering of our priorities.

*Terry A. Steczo (D., Posen), 33, legislator.
District problem: Educational funding, mass transit assistance, unemployment and flood control as well as assistance to small business are areas which the General Assembly can consider.
Loss of fed funds: We should encourage members of the Illinois congressional delegation to lobby Congress for a greater parity in funding coming to Illinois. The legislature should also decouple from federal corporate tax reductions and seek ways to prioritize essential services to provide necessary funding.

DISTRICT 79
*Robert J. Piel (R., South Holland)
Robert T. Lane (D., Chicago Heights)

DISTRICT 80
Donald A. Frisco (R., S. Chicago Heights)

James E. Marzuki (D., Park Forest), 57, legislator.
District problem: In the south suburbs, business activity including industrial and commercial enterprise is in deep trouble. The legislature must come up with both short and long term programs to stimulate economic stability and growth.

The transportation system is in shambles. Mass transit has become too expensive for many commuters and they have been forced to organize a system utilizing school buses which adds an hour to their commuting time. Roads and bridges are in such bad shape, especially in rural areas, that farmers have been forced to detour over longer routes to move produce to market. It is obvious that the legislature must develop a comprehensive statewide transportation plan that will include roads and mass transit. Continued factionalism can only be detrimental to a much needed system.

Loss of fed funds: The best way to maintain state services is to increase revenue with programs designed to take advantage of the resources that are abundant in Illinois. These include coal, water, power, rich agricultural land and a superior educational system. We must intensify our efforts to interest business already in place to expand, to enter new markets, to redevelop and to modernize. We must intensify efforts to interest industry in developing our coal resources into marketable chemicals and still others to utilize our power, water and educational resources to develop new products. And finally, we must increase our efforts to develop agricultural products and find new markets for our traditional produce.

DISTRICT 81
Thomas J. McCracken, Jr. (R., Downers Grove).
District problem: Specific problems in the 81st Representative District include the state of highways, particularly in light of its growing population and the need for improved or widened transportation arteries. Also of concern is the state of public schools. The General Assembly can help in these two areas specifically by virtue of its control over public school funding and the road systems in the state of Illinois.
Loss of fed funds: Rather than merely considering remedies to increase revenues to Illinois, I would propose that the budgetary process be placed in a context of proposed spending relative to actual revenue. The budgetary process must be a product of an integrated whole designed to take into account the state's priorities before making any spending decisions. That should be the first approach and if there is a consensus on desirable programs which the state is not in a position to offer because of its current finances, then forms of revenue raising should be considered.

Ronald James Harris (D., Woodridge)

DISTRICT 82
*J. Dennis "Denny" Hasten (R., Yorkville), 40, legislator.
District problem: The problem of school funding will certainly be one of the main concerns in the 82nd House District. Other issues include transportation, the problem of maintaining roads and highways, retaining industry and jobs, especially during a time of unusually high unemployment in the Will, Kendall and DuPage counties area.
Loss of fed funds: Certainly the concept of the new federalism means some federal cuts and some funds that will not go into state coffers. However, the concept of the new federalism also means tax savings and hopefully a bolstered economy that will produce more tax revenue at a state and local level. In the guise of income taxes and sales taxes, we must look forward to an improvement in the economy and hence a better economic atmosphere in the state. The remedies that the General Assembly must consider is how to provide services such as highway maintenance, prisons, education, human services with equity and economy.

James E. (Jim) McCauley (D., Joliet)

DISTRICT 83
*Harry D. Leinenweber (R., Joliet), 45, attorney.
District problem: Plant closings and lay offs caused by the poor industrial climate.
Loss of fed funds: If there is loss of funds, the General Assembly will have to establish priorities and eliminate those programs deemed not absolutely necessary that the federal government will no longer compel us to carry out.

*LeRoy Van Duyne (D., Joliet), 58, legislator.
District problem: The Spring and Hickory Creek flood control project. Maintain our roads. Fund our schools. Finish started projects — Midland Ave., Joliet Railroad Station. Build prisons.
Loss of fed funds: We must operate with all diligence and concern for making our money go around! My main worries are in the area of the sick, aged and infirmed. The General Assembly must work with the governor to make sure the people of the state have existing services.

DISTRICT 84
*Jack Davis (R., Beecher).
District problem: Prisons.
Loss of fed funds: If indeed we are threatened, after cutting and adjustments, a comprehensive tax reform and possible increase.

Chris J. Manheim (D., New Lenox), 28, public management consultant, college lecturer.
District problem: High property taxes and unemployment, particularly in the Lockport area. The third important issue is education, and of course, roads. Few of my constituents understand the intricate local government system in Illinois — one that is inefficient and incomprehensible to the average voter. It, too, should be restructured in solving the above problems.
Loss of fed funds: There is great opportunity for Illinois to restructure its local government and revenue systems. Talented and highly motivated professionals already in government could reduce costs, if given the change: 1) an effective and streamlined personnel system (free of the governor); 2) more efficient agency structures; and 3) a comprehensive program establishing modern local government systems that would feed directly into the federalistic programs now being implemented.

DISTRICT 85
William D. Washburn (R., Morris)
*Ray A. Christensen (D., Morris)

DISTRICT 86
*Edward McBroom (R., Kankakee)

Charles "Chuck" Pangle (D., Bradley), 41, legislator.
District problem: Unemployment is number one with all others far behind. Other problems are more depressed construction and housing industries, as well as assisting those who live on fixed incomes and are receiving the blunt end of Reagan-Thompson economics. I realize these are difficult questions with no easy solutions, but they must be debated and possible solutions brought forward. We must continually put pressure on the federal government for help in lowering interest rates and lowering unemployment.
Loss of fed funds: Pressure must be put on the federal government so that they understand that they are not going to get away with passing down their dirty work and call it "local control." I believe in local control, but Illinois needs to have returned to it an equitable amount of tax dollars which it sends to Washington, either in the form of grants or direct tax relief.

DISTRICT 87
*Thomas W. Ewing (R., Pontiac), 46, attorney.
District problem: Deteriorating highway systems. Adequate school funding. Economic stimulus to create new jobs and employment.
Loss of fed funds: The ability to maintain the current state programs with reduced federal aid will be very unlikely without additional state tax revenue. Increasing state tax revenues is always one option available. I believe a better option and one which should be used prior to any tax increase is for the government to re-examine its programs and prioritize its programs and eliminate those with the lowest priorities.
No Democrat candidate

DISTRICT 88
*Gordon L. Ropp (R., Normal), 49, dairy farmer.
District problem: Improving Route 51 and repairing local potholes. Improving workers' compensation and unemployment statutes to provide for a better business climate.
Loss of fed funds: The General Assembly will have to consider a slight increase in income tax or sales tax and freezing or reducing real estate tax at the same time.
No Democrat candidate

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DISTRICT 89
*Judy Koehler (R., Henry), 41, retailer.
District problem: Specific problems within my district that could be solved by the 1983 General Assembly would include maintenance of state highways #121 and 24 as well as repairs to Interstate 74 and a new interchange on 1-74. In our rural oriented district, we will also be interested in property tax reform and soil conservation.
Loss of fed funds: The major challenge facing state government today is the return of power and decision making to the state. The reduction of federal involvement in state affairs is good. In response, state must thoughtfully redetermine and designate their priorities. Illinois must fund only those programs that are necessary.
No Democrat candidate

DISTRICT 90
*Sam Vinson (R., Clinton), 35, attorney.
District problem: Reduction of business taxes. Continued construction of four-lane Route 51.
Loss of fed funds: Cut costs.
No Democrat candidate

DISTRICT 91
Thomas C. Schrepfer (R., Havana), 35, physician.
District problem: Unemployment. Deteriorating state highways. Inadequate school aid formula.
Loss of fed funds: Elimination of wasteful nonproductive programs. Increase motor fuel taxes and direct them specifically for state highway maintenance. Reduce administrative overhead in all areas of state government.

Thomas J. Homer (D., Canton), 35, attorney.
District problem: High unemployment. Deteriorating roads. School finances.
Loss of fed funds: Consideration should be given to a modest increase in motor fuel tax provided guarantees are included for downstate receiving its fair share.

DISTRICT 92
Rudy Lewis (R., East Peoria)
*Donald L. Sallsman (D., Peoria)

DISTRICT 93
*Fred J. Tuerk (R., Peoria)
No Democrat candidate

DISTRICT 94
Carl E. Hawkinson (R., Galesburg), 34, attorney.
District problem: Unemployment is at record levels. The General Assembly must amend Workers' Compensation laws and the administration thereof and amend Unemployment Compensation laws. Road repair is also a critical need in our district.
Loss of fed funds: Some traditional services may have to be cut. There are spending cuts which will have to be made. I do not favor any income tax increase. I would consider a gas tax increase for road maintenance.

*Samuel M. McGrew (D., Galesburg), 36, real estate, teacher.
District problem: Economic development. Roads. Funding education.
Loss of fed funds: As of now we don't know what areas will be cut, or how much will be available in block grants. We must decide priorities for these programs, which to save, which to transfer, or if we can drop some state programs to pick up federal ones. The only other alternatives are tax increases.

DISTRICT 95
*Clarence E. Neff (R., Stronghurst)
No Democrat candidate

DISTRICT 96
*Jeffrey D. Mays (R., Quincy)

*Michael F. McClain (D., Quincy).
District problem: I believe the Illinois General Assembly can help solve the transportation needs of West Central Illinois by completing the Central Illinois Expressway and moving ahead on a Quincy to Macomb segment which will soon. . .someday. . .become the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. I believe we must make sure that those that cannot take care of themselves politically, economically and socially are adequately cared for by our public and private institutions.
Loss of fed funds: I believe the most important remedy that the General Assembly can provide is to elect people with seniority and with the experience to make tough decisions. It is not a time to train people from their individual districts.

DISTRICT 97
Mim Reilly (R., Jacksonville)

Charles H. Burch (D., Brussels), 35, attorney.
District problem: Unemployment, a rising crime rate, declining services, poor roads are all related to economic conditions. Unemployment is rampant. The rate of unemployment in Calhoun County alone is over 23 percent. The 97th District needs jobs. It needs decent roads. And, it needs cooperation from Springfield.
Loss of fed funds: Decouple the state income tax from the federal tax forms. It has been estimated that Illinois will lose between $1.2 billion and $1.7 billion in the next few years if we do not decouple. The entire budget process should be reexamined. All programs, departments, bureaus, etc. should be examined and ranked by priority and necessity. Unnecessary ones should be eliminated. Departments and bureaus should be combined to eliminate duplicate services and bureaucracy. These steps should be taken to help offset the toss of funds. Reduced unemployment would also increase tax revenues.

DISTRICT 98
*A. C. "Junie" Bartulis (R., Benld)

*Gary Hannig (D,, Mount Olive), 30.
District problem: The two biggest problems facing my district are unemployment and bad roads.
Loss of fed funds: I believe that if we were to cut many of the commissions and committess, along with some of the other unnecessary expense, the state could be operated more efficiently.

DISTRICT 99
*Irv Smith (R., Springfield), 52, educational administrator, owner, Springfield Olympic Club, other small business enterprises.
District problem: Our Springfield School District with continuing declining enrollment. Maintenance of state roads in and around Springfield. Since the state is responsible for our auditorium authority, there is some responsibility to see it solvent and properly administered.
Loss of fed funds: I do not think mammoth tax increases are the answer. As in a family budget when we cannot afford items, we need to take a temporary decrease in our standard of living. Fewer services will need to be available. Government has probably grown too much the past 30 years. It grew for two reasons — unmatched prosperity coupled with unlimited credit which finally leveled and practically led to bankruptcy. We are now paying for our unlimited borrowing.

Michael D. "Mike" Curran (D., Springfield), 36, owner, Michael Curran Associates, a media consulting firm.
District problem: My district has more state employees in it than any other district. To represent these thousands of hard working people, I have to be mindful of their particular difficulties. Recently, these state employees have been betrayed by a string of broken promises — broken promises on retirement funding, broken promises on health insurance, broken promises on wage increases and vacation days and the like. Those promises are going to have to start being kept. The governor, the General Assembly and the department heads are going to have to be held accountable. State employees cannot be expected to repeatedly pay the costs of poor planning on the part of state officials, elected or otherwise.
Loss of fed funds: The loss of federal funds is a serious problem which has not been helped by Governor Thompson acting as the head midwestern cheerleader for the Reagan economic program.

The General Assembly has several possible remedies, but none are for the faint of heart. I have suggested the partial solution of increasing the state's percentage of the parimutuel take at the race tracks around the state. That would raise $50 million, but the Republican controlled House Rules Committee would not let the bill out for a vote. Another proposal to help provide the revenue for programs affected by federal cuts would be the decoupling proposal of Rep. McPike (H.B. 2309). Under Jim McPike's plan, corporations would, of course, still derive sizable federal income tax benefits, but the State of Illinois would not lose some loss some $70 million that should be coming in from corporate state income tax.

DISTRICT 100
*Josephine K. Oblinger (R., Sherman), 69, legilator.
District problem: Unemployment: because of the large number of state workers in this district, the layoffs have been particularly devastating.
Loss of fed funds: I suppose we should consider raising old taxes and imposing new ones. However, ever since I first ran for the General Assembly, I have advocated a complete overhaul of our tax system instead of that band-aid approach that has been used. I am glad that this idea is now being considered by others. I truly believe we now raise sufficient revenue but in such a fragmented fashion it is not efficiently collected or administered.

John Michael Marty (D., Hillsboro), 31, vice president/sales manager, WSMI Radio, Litchfield.
District problem: use of more Illinois coal. Financia aid for farmers. Property tax reform. Help for local schools.
Loss of fed funds: More lottery games on a temporary basis. Off-track betting legalization. User fees on water ways. Also, possible increase of license fees for autos, and increase title and transfer fees.

DISTRICT 101
Webber Borehers (R., Decatur), 76, chairman of the board, Bath, Inc., a land and property owning corporation (family corporation).
District problem: Lower taxes. Route 51 project finished.
Loss of fed funds: The only tax I would favor would be increase the gas tax and only if distributed fairly between Chicago and downstate roads; no money to RTA.

*John F. Dunn (D., Decatur), 45, attorney.
District problem: Jobs and roads.
Loss of fed funds: General Assembly must decide what services, essential or desirable, are to be provided and then find the means to pay for them.

DISTRICT 102
*Mike Tale (R., Decatur)

Michael E. "Mike" Booker (D., Sullivan), 31, owner/operator of a small data processing company.
District problem: The roads in the 102nd District are, on the whole, in very bad condition. An infusion of state maintenance funds is vital. Our area has been badly hit by layoffs. Programs need to be instituted to provide job retraining to workers who have lost their jobs or because the job skill requirement has changed.

The 102nd is largely an agricultural district. Beyond general measures designed to revitalize the overall economy, the legislature needs to find additional ways to aid the farmer so he at least recovers the cost of production for his crops.

As is the case elsewhere, high interest rates are a real problem. I would vote to reimpose a ceiling on interest rates, or at least some form of control.

Loss of fed funds: The General Assembly should consider decoupling state income taxes from the federal tax forms. Decoupling would mean that businesses would more equitably share the Illinois tax burden, and state revenues would greatly increase. Use of a graduated income tax is another option to be considered. I migh also support a motor fuel tax increase, but only if a fair portion of the revenue increase is devoted to downstate roads.

DISTRICT 103
*Virgil C. Wikoff (R., Champaign).
District problem: Funding for higher education is of special interest to my district; also the expansion of hightech industries.
Loss of fed funds: Illinois must consider what of the above are the highest priority and decide if continued funding justifies tax increases unless the present revenue expectations are increased.

*Helen F. Satterthwaite (D., Urbana), 54, legislator.
District problem: Appropriate funding for education, especially higher education. Continued funding for Adler Mental Health Center is imperative, not only for this district, but for the long-term benefit of the entire state mental health system.

*Current member of Illinois House

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Loss of fed funds: Every effort should be made to make these service systems efficient, but ultimately we may have to look for increased revenue sources. I will support the proposed revision of the tax on alcohol if there are assurances that these funds will be used to address priority needs of my district.

DISTRICT 104
*Timothy V. Johnson (R., Urbana), 36, attorney.
District problem: University of Illinois funding. Real property tax structure. Job climate.
Loss of fed funds: Fiscal conservatism; cuts where need be.
No Democrat candidate

DISTRICT 105
*Steve Miller (R., Catlin), 33, attorney and farmer.
District problem: Construction of highway projects, praticularly expanding over 50 miles of one-lane roads to two lanes. Improve unemployment by reducing workers' compensation costs so that Illinois can become competitive with other states in creating jobs.
Loss of fed funds: Reducing the bureaucracy which administers these programs and reducing services which we cannot afford.

*Larry R. Stuffle (D., Danville), 33, legislator.
District problem: Road rehabilitation. Amending school aid formula. Protect social service programs' revenue.
Loss of fed funds: I think we must change the men who sit in Springfield and Washington as governor and president. lt can't be solved by the General Assembly.

DISTRICT 106
*Harry "Babe" Woodyard (R., Chrisman), 51, farmer.
District problem: Highest priority — loss of jobs and unemployment.
Loss of fed funds: I have not seen the loss of total dollars, rather a restructuring which means less categorical grants with the states developing priority.
No Democrat candidate

DISTRICT 107
*Glen L. Bower (R., Effingham)
*Richard H. Brummer (D., Effingham)

DISTRICT 108
*Clyde W. Robbins (R., Fairfield)
Larry W. Hicks (D., Mount Vernon)

DISTRICT 109
*Dwight P. Friedrich (R., Centralia), partner, Friedrich Agency.
District problem: We have some road projects which are programmed and need funding. An increase in motor fuel tax would probably solve most of these.
Loss of fed funds: I do not expect loss of federal funds to severely impair essential state services.

Stephen S. James (D., Centralia)

DISTRICT 110
Ron Stephens (R., Caseyville). 34, pharmacist.
District problem: Jobs. Crime: pass the state grand jury bill. More jobs: take action to prevent foreign, subsidized steel companies from "dumping" steel in Illinois.
Loss of fed funds: First of all, follow the governor's leadership and maintain communication with Washington to assure we know exactly what's happening. Secondly, we must be constantly trying to keep finding all programs only to the extent of expected revenues. I believe elimination of waste and duplication of service can lower the cost of many programs and thus allow us to operate with less federal money.

*Michael "Mike" Slape (D,, Pocahontas), 34.
District problem: The jobs of trade union membership. The section of the new "270" Interstate section should be completed. Also, almost all new revenue in urban areas have come along new transportation routes — so the completion would have a short-term and long-term effect.
Loss of fed funds: The only remedy the state has is a new source of revenue. During the last 10 years we have had larger revenues due to the inflation. Now the recession has caused a decrease in revenues, so the state will have to look at new sources.

DISTRICT 111
No Republican candidate
*Sam W. Wolf (D., Granite City), 63, 95 percent legislator/owner, real estate and insurance office.
District problem: Road maintenance and construction. Tax reform. Unemployment — 16 percent in most parts of district as of this date (May 82).
Loss of fed funds: Utilization of present facilities for aversion to medium and minimum security prison facilities. Adjustment of gas tax for road maintenance. Abate the property tax in favor of an increased income tax.

DISTRICT 112
Jon R. Walker (R., Moro), 46, personnel management and government relations consultant.
District problem: The need for additional jobs can be addressed by elimination or reduction of excess costs of doing business in Illinois and by providing incentives to locate businesses in our area. Address the road funding problem by requiring the elimination of waste in mass transit and separating our area and downstate from the wasteful Chicago system.
Loss of fed funds: Austerity to the degree that we provide services based on our income. Any services beyond that should be based on a strong indication from the citizens that they are willing to provide additional funding.

*Jim McPike (D., Alton)

DISTRICT 113
No Republican candidate
*Wyvetter H. Younge (D., East St. Louis)

DISTRICT 114
No Republican candidate
*Monroe L. Flinn (D., Cahokia), 64, director, public affairs.
District problem: No. 1 is unemployment, especially in construction trades (road building). Funding for all levels of education.
Loss of fed funds: Some increase in taxes, i.e., gasoline, motor vehicle registration, liquor, etc. Depending on how serious situation maybe income tax increase.

DISTRICT 115
*Ralph Dunn (R., DuQuoin), 68, real estate investments.
District problem: No response.
Loss of federal funds: Most of named services (highway maintenance, prisons, education, mental health) must be provided — thus, we may need increased revenue, i.e., increased taxes.

James S. Mathis (D., Sparta)

DISTRICT 116
Larry Young (R., Carbondale), 35, recreational therapy, Department of Corrections.
District problem: Unemployment. Aid to Higher Ed. Maintenance of highways. Soaring utility costs.
Loss of fed funds: Hold the line on new programs in areas where funding is inadequate until the federal funding plan is clear.

*Bruce Richmond (D., Murphysboro)

DISTRICT 117
Robert L. "Dog" Connell (R., Marion), 53, legislator.
District problem: Retain existing industries and work to develop new industries so that we can provide more jobs for the area. Support research to find new and better uses of Illinois coal. Support education, labor, chamber of commerce, roads, mental health, prisons and the elderly and farmers. Restructure the tax system to help property taxes.
Loss of fed funds: I do not wish to comment until I am elected and find out what the options are. I will be in favor of doing whatever it takes to put the state in good fiscal shape.

James F. "Jim" Rea (D., Christopher), 44, legislator.
District problem: Problems in my district include an extremely high unemployment rate, the underutilization of Illinois coal in favor of out-of-state coal, high utility rates, our counties getting a fair share of federal and state dollars for roads and other programs and the maintaining and use of state facilities such as the Bowen Center.
Loss of fed funds: Again, the General Assembly and the governor of the state must seriously consider long-term growth programs. Thus far education funding is being proposed through gambling, liquor and insurance premiums. It is time to get serious about education funding and forget about a piecemeal approach and propose the kind of revenue thinking that is long term and substantial. The state must actively solicit its full share of federal dollars including Mental Health Reimbursement. After all, the federal government did not cut Mental Health Services, and the state budget in this area is not responsive to federal pressure. The state must revitalize its economy from the local level to the state level and use every program that will reach that goal.

DISTRICT 118
*Robert C. "Bob" Winchester (R., Rosiclare)
Ralph Colbert (D., Equality)

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