Monday, October 27, 2008

Supporters Push Constitutional Question

WBBM-TV:
Supporters of the measure rallied two weeks ago to try to stir Illinois residents to vote "for" a measure to hold a state constitutional convention. They gathered again Sunday to push their message that future generations would benefit from revamping the state's constitution.

Some proponents want to be elected as delegates who would go to the state capitol and decide what changes should be made. They say it could be the most effective way to get things done.

"There is complete gridlock," one supporter said. "There is absolutely no ability to have any kind of amendments that have any substance to be put forward by legislators on our behalf."

Under the plan, supporters say delegates could vote to reform school funding and increase the amount the state pays school districts. They could also vote for property tax changes that could benefit homeowners.

"We need reform," said Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn, one of the supporters. "We need property tax reform. We need more equitable funding for our schools. We need to do something about the high utility rates that are hurting so many families. We need to do something about the lack of ethics in state government and local government."

Quinn said he doesn't envision a broad rewrite, just changes in some articles of the constitution.
The Presidential race isn't the only important item on the ballot. A con-con is just as important.

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