Showing posts with label mercer county fair. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mercer county fair. Show all posts
10:20 AM
The Mercer County Fair went off without a hitch. We were very pleased with the comments from folks and their kind support. Our informational and promotional materials went fast. On Friday the 11th we gave out watermelon slices which went over very well.Thanks to all the helpers who made for a smooth week! The top picture is my sister (Laura England) and my mom (Jane Chandler). They couldn't stay away from Wednesday's Kid's Day. There kids at heart too!
10:01 AM
The Mercer County Fair went very well. The traffic in the Merchant's Building was excellent this year as we "worked" the Republican booth. Most comments I received were those about change in state government. People know that state government in Illinois isn't working right and are concerned about higher taxes and the loss of functionality from their taxpayer dollars.
The picture above from left to right: Bob Vickrey, Mercer County Board member and Mercer County GOP vice-chair, Marty Edwards, Warren County Sheriff, Mike Bertelsen, Mercer County Treasurer, County GOP Chair and candidate for the State Senate 36th District and Lewis Wiley, candidate for Mercer County Coroner.
5:50 AM
The Mercer County Fair got under way on Tuesday, July 8th. The Mercer County Republican Central Committee has a booth in the Merchant's Building. How many years have both political parties had a booth? I don't know exactly, but for many years. Our booths are right across from each other too. How 'bout that! Makes for some interesting discussion.
We gave away 300 popcicles on Wednesday for Kid's Day. What a treat and a great response! We gave some out to folks who are kids at heart too! On Friday, Republican Day, we're giving out watermelon. So far our response has been excellent.
In talking with folks I've learned that a major concern is adding more debt that has to be managed by more taxes. Keep taxes flat is a big message. The pension liability has to be tackled, but remember this is not a situation that can be fixed overnight. I'm talking about a time frame of 25 - 28 years. Also keep in mind that the liability is at 42 - 44 billion dollars! Too much underfunding for about twenty years has taken its toll. Strict fiscal discipline has to be maintained to solve this. Remember that a bill put off today has to be paid tomorrow.
We gave away 300 popcicles on Wednesday for Kid's Day. What a treat and a great response! We gave some out to folks who are kids at heart too! On Friday, Republican Day, we're giving out watermelon. So far our response has been excellent.
In talking with folks I've learned that a major concern is adding more debt that has to be managed by more taxes. Keep taxes flat is a big message. The pension liability has to be tackled, but remember this is not a situation that can be fixed overnight. I'm talking about a time frame of 25 - 28 years. Also keep in mind that the liability is at 42 - 44 billion dollars! Too much underfunding for about twenty years has taken its toll. Strict fiscal discipline has to be maintained to solve this. Remember that a bill put off today has to be paid tomorrow.