MAYOR ENCOURAGES ROCKFORD'S CITIZENS TO URGE GOVERNOR TO SIGN BILL ROCKFORD - With the state budget locked in heavy debate and both houses taking a short term hiatus until mid week, Rockford leaders are critically concerned about the future of Senate Bill 1395 (July 1 2007 Collection Date for Sales Tax Collection). The Governor's signature is needed on the bill by Friday of this week in order for the City to have the opportunity to begin collecting taxes in time for the summer construction season. With the potential for the bill to become lost in the last minute budget talks, Mayor Larry Morrissey has turned to the very constituency that voted the referendum into action. "I urge our citizens to contact Governor Blagojevich and their representatives in Springfield and remind them of the importance of the referendum to our community. If we lose the ability to collect taxes on July 1st, we lose the ability to start our road projects this year," the Mayor stated during recent discussions on the bill. "Our citizens are the best advocates for our community and Springfield will listen to their collective voice," the Mayor added. Aldermen have added their voice to the Mayor's request. "A call or email to the Governor's office and your elected representative will act as the reminder that we are here, we are watching, and we are concerned," said Alderman Thompson-Kelly. Community leaders have weighed in on the delays in Springfield. States Bob Trojan, President of Rockford Linear Actuation, Inc., "We need to get the work started on rebuilding our roads and infrastructure. The construction season is upon us; the planning, bidding and contracting for this important work must start immediately; otherwise we could miss the current contracting season. I would urge passage of Senate Bill 1395 before July 1st." Adds Tom Dal Santo, Business Manager for Laborers' Local #32 "The Governor's delay in signing this bill is a delay for our union members to work this summer. I have a local of 600 construction workers that need to put food on the table and need hours for health insurance. It is essential to our local that this bill be signed in time for a July 1 collection." Citizens that would like to contact their elected officials may contact them as follows: Governor Rod Blagojevich: Office of the Governor 207 State House Springfield, IL 62706 Phone: 217-782-0244 or 312-814-2121 TTY: 888-261-3336 http://www.illinois.gov/gov/contactthegovernor.cfm Chuck Jefferson: Springfield Office: 279-S Stratton Office Building Springfield, IL 62706 (217) 782-3167 (217) 557-7654 FAX District Office: 200 S. Wyman #304 Rockford, IL 61102 (815) 987-7433 (815) 987-7225 FAX Dave Syverson: Springfield Office: Senator 34th District 103C Capitol Building Springfield, IL 62706 (217) 782-5413 District Office: 200 South Wyman Street Suite 302 Rockford, IL 61101 (815) 987-7555 (815) 987-7563 FAX Dave Winters: Springfield Office: 221-N Stratton Office Building Springfield, IL 62706 (217) 782-0455 (217) 782-1139 FAX District Office: 3444 N. Main, Suite 80 Rockford, IL 61103 (815) 282-0083 (815) 282-0085 FAX Ron Wait: Springfield Office: 219-N Stratton Office Building Springfield, IL 62706 (217) 782-0548 (217) 782-5257 FAX District Office: 411 S. State Street Belvidere, IL 61008 (815) 547-7771 (815) 547-7767 FAX

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