SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the following statement following the passage of the State of Illinois Fiscal Year 2027 Budget:
“I voted no on this record-breaking, tax-hiking budget because it puts the Democratic political agenda ahead of the people of Illinois. Democrats once again broke their promises and abandoned our local workshops, did nothing to provide meaningful tax relief, and created a slew of new taxes to fuel their spending spree while sending Illinois consumers to our neighboring states to spend their hard-earned money.
“At the same time, this budget pours hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars into programs for immigrants, gives politicians another pay raise, and is packed with Democratic pet projects while hardworking taxpayers are left footing the bill. As I have done in years past, I will donate this pay raise back to local organizations.
“Illinoisans are tired of being asked to pay more and get less. What’s good for the goose should be good for the gander, but in Illinois, taxpayers are expected to tighten their belts while politicians continue spending without restraint. That double standard is exactly why I voted no.”
State Representative Charlie Meier represents the 109th District which includes portions of Bond, Clinton, Madison, St. Clair, and Washington counties. For more information, please visit CharlieMeier.net or contact Rep. Meier’s district office at 618-651-0405.