- Published: 08 January 2015
“Our democracy works best when voters have a direct voice in deciding who
represents them and their interests.” - State Senator Toi Hutchinson (D - Chicago Heights)
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois voters, not politicians, will now have the opportunity to select a state comptroller in the 2016 election.
“Our democracy works best when voters have a direct voice in deciding who represents them and their interests,” Senator Toi Hutchinson (D – Chicago Heights) said. “Having politicians decide who will hold a statewide office for four years is inconsistent with reforms made over the past few years to make Illinois a more accountable, better-managed state.”
House Bill 4576, co-sponsored by Senator Hutchinson, passed the Senate today, setting up a 2016 election for comptroller. With the passing of Judy Baar Topinka, the legislation gives voters the chance to select a comptroller at the next general election.