State Rep. Laura Fine (D-Glenview) concluded her first legislative session in Springfield on Friday that saw her pushing to increase fiscal responsibility, improve government accountability, and rein in costly pension abuse, according to a press release.
“We faced many challenges in Springfield this session. As a new state representative I knew there was a lot of work to be done, and my goal was to make a positive impact for our district,” Fine said in a release. “Lawmakers worked together to pass a balanced budget and cut wasteful spending in order to protect Illinoisans’ hard-earned dollars. We have made great progress and I look forward to continuing my work on behalf of the community.”
In her first legislative session, Rep. Fine supported efforts to rein in state spending, including voting to cut her own salary and benefits. Fine also supported other common-sense efforts to reduce spending, such as reducing the state’s fleet of vehicles.
“At a time when every penny saved helps our hard working families, I was happy to push for reforms to help keep more money in our resident’s pockets,” Fine said in the release. “From reducing waste and fraud in government to increasing ethical standards and transparency, I remain committed to making sure that Illinois’ public servants are held accountable to taxpayers. It has been an eye opening experience being in Springfield, and I look forward to doing even more to help our area.”
Over the summer Fine will be hosting a variety of community events to seek input from local residents on how they can work together to move the state forward. For more information about any of these events, please contact Rep. Fine’s full-time constituent services office by calling (847) 998-1717 or by emailing RepFine@gmail.com.
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