Gurnee – State Senator Terry Link (D-Vernon Hills) issued the following statement in response to the governor’s visit to Lake County to assess the damage done by the devastating flooding that occurred this week:

“I am glad to see the governor has finally decided to come see the devastation that Gurnee, Lincolnshire and many other communities are facing. Our communities have been severely harmed by these floods and the need for relief is immediate. The last thing Lake County needs is a continued delayed reaction.

“Lake County is just now starting to repair the damage done and with more flooding on the way, I hope the governor realizes today that our needs are dire. I am hopeful that he can help us utilize any available resources to continue the relief effort.”

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Terry Link (D-Vernon Hills) had the following response to budget action taken today:

“Today, the Illinois General Assembly voted to put the state on the path back to fiscal sanity,” Link said. “This unnecessary impasse has gone on for far too long. This balanced budget shows social service providers, schools and the people of Illinois that we are starting to repair the damage done. This is not the end of the work, but I am hopeful that today’s actions show that we are all serious about putting Illinois back at the top of its game.”

Dear Friends,

I am writing this letter to you as an apology for not being able to attend the events over the holiday weekend. I’ve always looked forward to the various summer events especially during this time of year, seeing old friends and making new ones.

Unfortunately, I’m stuck in Springfield still trying to get a balanced budget. I remain optimistic that we are nearing an agreement and I am committed to being part of a much-overdue solution to end this chaos.

I know people are frustrated and, trust me, I’m one of them. The Illinois Senate passed a balanced budget in May that cut more than $3 billion in government spending while providing stable funding for education and social services. I’ve been trying ever since to get the Illinois House and Governor Rauner sign on and make it the law.

I wish I could be there. But this is the job you elected me to do and I am doing everything I can to get it done. I wish you all the best Independence Day.

Sincerely,

State Senator Terry Link

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Terry Link (D-Vernon Hills) had the following response to the governor’s address tonight:

“Forgive me for being skeptical that Governor Rauner actually wants to see unity. He had a chance back in May and instead of forging a bipartisan budget compromise, he started to film attack ads,” Link said. “He still has the opportunity to support a balanced budget and reforms that were negotiated by members of his party and passed the Senate. That plan is awaiting action in the House.”