SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) – The Illinois Chamber of Commerce endorsed Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) for Treasurer Thursday morning. Chamber leaders made the announcement contained in the Mel-O-Cream donut manufacturing facility in Springfield. They consider that Demmer will battle for pro-business and pro-job insurance policies as a constitutional officer.

Demmer has persistently labored with the Chamber of Commerce for enterprise proposals throughout his time within the Normal Meeting. Chamber Senior Vice President Clark Kaericher mentioned Demmer is a funds chief and widely known as one of many smartest individuals within the statehouse.

The Chamber appreciated that Demmer has been capable of work throughout the aisle to get proposals handed though he’s within the minority social gathering. Kaericher mentioned Demmer may function a bipartisan examine on uniparty management in Springfield.

“All Illinoisans know that we have been higher when each events had a seat on the desk and the Chamber can be thrilled if it have been Tom Demmer occupying that seat,” Kaericher mentioned. “Plus, lots of you would possibly bear in mind the final time we elected a Republican from Dixon, Illinois, nice issues occurred.”

The Home Deputy Republican Chief mentioned the Chamber often hears massive and small companies discuss alternatives and challenges they face in Illinois. Demmer mentioned he desires to develop the financial system and current extra alternatives to draw new households and companies to the state.

He argues that the state treasurer needs to be an advocate for pro-growth insurance policies with out elevating taxes.

“Including new jobs, including new investments in Illinois, offers us new alternatives to have the ability to spend money on public security, and schooling, and human companies, and the issues that enhance the standard of life right here,” Demmer mentioned.

Demmer mentioned Illinois wants a Treasurer searching for taxpayers battling inflation and a rising price of dwelling.

“We’d like anyone who’s elected statewide who’s accountable solely to voters who can advocate for decrease taxes, much less regulatory burdens, and attempt to carry people into this state,” Demmer added.

In the meantime, Treasurer Michael Frerichs mentioned the Chamber’s endorsement is unsurprising. The Democrat mentioned the Chamber stood with Demmer and “Huge Enterprise” when he was preventing for taxpayers and grieving households towards “Wall Avenue wolves” and life insurance coverage firms.

“That’s what actual watchdogs do. They battle for working women and men and hold you secure if you find yourself not wanting,” Frerichs mentioned. “They battle for lecturers and nurses and firefighters to allow them to do their jobs safely and go dwelling to their households. They battle for individuals after they can’t battle for themselves.”

Frerichs famous that he acquired endorsements from the AFL-CIO, Deliberate Parenthood, Sierra Membership, Chicago Tribune, and the Each day Herald.

“Nonetheless, the endorsement I’m most happy with is from the votes of the hard-working women and men throughout our nice state. As a result of I’m proud to be their watchdog,” Frerichs mentioned.

Demmer mentioned his marketing campaign has been disciplined in attempting to speak about issues most voters are involved about right now. He mentioned the highest points are the financial system, taxes, and spending.

“We’re speaking in regards to the state treasurer advocating for the sorts of tax aid and pro-economic development insurance policies that may present aid to households,” Demmer mentioned. “It’ll give them a greater job alternative, it’ll decrease their tax burden and make them have higher belief in how their tax {dollars} are being spent right here in Springfield.”

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