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Delgado: Governor's proposals address some issues but not bigger problems

Ensuring that children are able to receive early childhood education now will put them on the path to better learning

- Sen. William Delgado

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State Senator William Delgado (D-Chicago) commented today that the Governor’s proposals in the State of the State address some issues but not the bigger problems facing the state.

“I support the Governor’s proposal to increase tax relief for working families by increasing the child tax credit,” stated Senator Delgado. “However, I believe we can do more to help those who are looking for work or are working multiple jobs just to stay afloat.”

Senator Delgado is also encouraged to hear the Governor announce that his focus this year was to better support early childhood education programs and put additional dollars into the Monetary Award Program to further support our youth attending college.

“Ensuring that children are able to receive early childhood education now will put them on the path to better learning,” stated Delgado.

A top concern Senator Delgado has is how is the state going to pay for these programs.

“These are all great ideas but I am concerned about how we are going to pay for these programs while also drafting a balanced budget,” Senator Delgado said. “I hope the governor has the answers to these concerns in the upcoming budget address.”

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Delgado congratulates New National Board Certified Teachers

The goal of the National Board Resource Center's goal is to ensure that every student has great teachers.

- Senator William Delgado

delgado75x75SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator William Delgado (D–Chicago) is congratulating teachers throughout the 2nd Legislative District who have achieved their National Board Certification. This honor is accomplished through a rigorous, performance-based assessment which takes them one-three years to complete.

"The goal of the National Board Resource Center's goal is to ensure that every student has great teachers," stated Senator Delgado.

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"Enough is Enough," says Delgado on the use of underhanded tactics to support school closings

I am calling on CPS to put a stop to these cloak-and-dagger tactics being used by CEO Jean-Claude Brizard ...

- Sen. William Delgado

delgado75x75SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator William Delgado (D–Chicago) has had enough with Chicago Public Schools underhanded approach to closing facilities throughout the City of Chicago and specifically the 2nd Legislative District.

"I want to know if this is the way Chicago's top educator -- public schools chief executive officer Jean-Claude Brizard -- is going to run CPS," stated Delgado regarding of the lack of information being given to the community about school closings throughout the City.

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Delgado: Economic Package Passes Senate

delgado75x75These measures contain tax relief for both working families and small businesses

SPRINGFIELD, IL– State Senator William Delgado (D–Chicago) voted with his colleagues today on two measures that will provide tax relief to middle class families while also providing incentives to keep businesses in Illinois. 

"I support this package because it will ensure that every Illinois resident who works and files a tax return will see tax relief," stated Senator Delgado, a member of the Senate Appropriations I Committee.  "In this legislation, the Earned Income Tax Credit will go to seven and a half percent in 2012, it had not been increased since it was created in 2000.  In addition, Illinois’ standard personal exemption, which has not been increased since 2001, will be raised in 2012 and from now on be tied to the Consumer Price Index to ensure it keeps up with inflation." 

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Delgado: Economic Package Passes Senate

delgado75x75This measure contains tax relief for families and small businesses

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator William Delgado (D–Chicago) voted with his colleagues this week on House Bill 1883, a measure that would have provided tax relief to middle class families while also aiding small businesses.  The legislation included an increase in the earned income tax credit (EITC) as well as an increase in the standard individual exemption. 

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Delgado votes to ensure mental health services are funded

delgado75x75SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator William Delgado (D–Chicago) voted with his colleagues on a bi-partisan measure to ensure that mental health services are not cut throughout the State

"This supplemental appropriations measure will ensure that not only will mental health grants continue to be funded, but violence prevention services are not cut either," stated Senator Delgado, Chairman of the Senate Public Health Committee. "I have always fought to ensure that Illinois funds mental health services, and by voting for this bill I am continuing my dedication to fighting for those who need these services."

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Senator William Delgado


2nd District

Years served:
1999 - 2006 (House); 2006 - Present (Senate)

Committee assignments: Human Services; Appropriations I; Public Health (Chairperson); Consumer Protection (Vice-Chairperson); Executive Appointments; Committee of the Whole; Joint Comm. on Government Reform; Subcommittee on Amendments.

Biography: Full-time state legislator; born in Newark, NJ.; B.A. in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University; Leadership Chairman of the 2nd Legislative District's Volunteer Political Organization; married (wife, Iris), has two children.

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