I’m running for the State House because our community needs leadership that puts priorities and vision ahead of politics and division.

As your State Representative, I pledge to:

1. Fight for new, good-paying jobs to strengthen our economy.

To move Winnebago County forward, we need to come together behind a bold vision for a revitalized economy. That vision must include a plan to bring great jobs that offer families a good living in affordable homes. It did not take rocket science to bring rocket scientists to Rockford. We proved that when we partnered with local schools and universities to bring aerospace industry companies to our community. But we cannot make those breakthroughs a reality until our leaders in Springfield have the vision to match these priorities.

2. Move our region forward by strengthening our schools and universities.

Building on our success with the aerospace industry, I’ll work with local and state leaders to make our schools and universities a magnet for new, good-paying jobs in dynamic industries. We have a moral responsibility to ensure that Illinois’s public schools – at every level – are providing our children with the knowledge and skills they need to compete, earn and keep the middle class jobs of tomorrow. Their excellence in learning will attract the businesses and the high-paying jobs we need to get back on track.

3. Work to relieve the tax burdens on working families.

In addition to making our education system the ultimate jobs magnet for our region and our state, we must make sure that working and middle-class families are not hurt by higher taxes and fees. It’s not fair, and it keeps the jobs working families need out of Illinois. In a world where we’re competing with our neighbors and nations around the world for good-paying jobs, we can’t let our tax system stand in the way of bringing those jobs to Illinois families. That’s why we must join our mission to improve our schools with the need to reduce taxes on working families, to complete the vision of jobs for Winnebago County.

 

“Together, we can build a more prosperous future – through jobs and economic development now, and with an educated and motivated hometown workforce for the next generation. I’m Carl Wasco, and I’m asking for your vote on March 20^th.” –Carl R. Wasco