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Eliminate Publicly Funded Pensions for Part-Time DuPage County Board Members
posted: January 05, 2012 • Categories: Campaign Updates, Issues
Sign the Petition here to Eliminate Publicly Funded Pensions for Part-Time DuPage County Board Members
If you had a part-time, public-service job, how much would you expect to be paid? $15,000? $20,000? $30,000? DuPage County Board members pay themselves $50,000/year of your tax dollars for...
Exploring a County Board Run
posted: November 08, 2011 • Categories: Campaign Updates
Dear friends:
This summer, when news came that Pat O’Shea would not run for re-election to the DuPage County Board, several people asked me if I would be willing to run for the seat he would be vacating. At that time, my wife and I agreed that the timing didn’t feel right. And I decided not to...
Grateful For Your Support
posted: November 23, 2010 • Categories: Campaign Updates
Last Thursday, Senator Dan Cronin called to notify me that I had not been chosen as the appointee for the State Senate seat he will vacate. Senator Cronin will appoint Ron Sandack, the current mayor of Downers Grove, to that spot.
While I was disappointed, as we approach Thanksgiving, I wanted you...
State Senate Appointment Update
posted: November 18, 2010 • Categories: Campaign Updates
A decision could come as early as next week, please pass this along to your friends and family and urge them to call, email and/or sign the petition below.
When friends called a couple of weeks ago, to urge me to put my name forward for appointment to the soon-to-be-vacated 21st District State...
Thank You and Congratulations
posted: February 03, 2010 • Categories: Campaign Updates
While I’m disappointed that we lost yesterday’s primary, I was so blessed by the support, encouragement and prayers I received throughout the campaign that I feel great. So many of you gave so much to this campaign, and I’m humbled and grateful. Thank you.
I also want to congratulate my friend...
The Doings Endorses Rivadeneira
posted: January 25, 2010 • Categories: Campaign Updates, Issues, Endorsements
Rivadeneira Best Choice for 41st District GOP
Five Republican candidates each hope to position themselves for a run at the 41st District seat left open when Republican Rep. Bob Biggins retires. The seat has been held by Biggins since 1993, so the opportunity is rare, indeed.
With Illinois' culture...
“Us Against the Establishment”
posted: January 22, 2010 • Categories: Campaign Updates
Last night, the people of Massachusetts showed the Democratic Establishment that no one can take their votes for granted. On February 2, the people of the 41 District can tell our DuPage Republican Establishment the same thing.
This election is about the people of the 41st District saying “No...
The Cost of Establishment Endorsements
posted: January 22, 2010 • Categories: Campaign Updates
Yesterday I got an email from a man who attended Sunday’s League of Women Voters’ forum at Elmhurst City Hall. He told me he liked my bold policies but also appreciated that I was willing to run against the Establishment Republicans.
I hear this a lot as I knock on doors and chat with voters. It...
Illinois Federation for Right to Life Endorses Rivadeneira
posted: January 15, 2010 • Categories: Campaign Updates, Issues, Endorsements
ELMHURST, IL – The Illinois Federation for Right to Life Political Action Committee (IFRL-PAC) endorsed the candidacy of Rafael Rivadeneira, Republican candidate for State Representative in the 41st District.
“We are pleased to announce our endorsement of Rafael Rivadeneira as Republican Candidate...
National Taxpayers United of Illinois Endorses Rivadeneira
posted: January 15, 2010 • Categories: Campaign Updates, Issues, Endorsements
ELMHURST, IL – Rafael Rivadeneira, the conservative candidate for Illinois House District 41, received the endorsement from Tax Accountability, the political action arm of National Taxpayers United of Illinois (NTUI).
Jim Tobin, the President of Tax Accountability, said the group is supporting...