<div dir="ltr">Another way to reinforce your opposition to SB 1761 is to fill out Senator Bennett's short survey and post your message on the same page. He also encourages people to expand on their comment via email. Let's defeat this illegal, unconstitutional, and unethical bill! <div><br><div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername">Senator Scott Bennett</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:Bennett@senatedem.illinois.gov">Bennett@senatedem.illinois.gov</a>></span><br>Date: Tue, Apr 21, 2015 at 11:22 AM<br>Subject: 100 Days | State Senator Scott Bennett<br>To: <a href="mailto:niloofar.peace@gmail.com">niloofar.peace@gmail.com</a><br><br><br>
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<p style="font-family:Times;line-height:120%;margin:0 0 0.5em 0;font-family:calibri;font-size:11pt">Today marks my first 100 days in office. I would like to start off by thanking all the residents of the 52nd Senate District for sharing their input and concerns. We look forward to working with you on ensuring our communities are well represented in Springfield.</p>
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<p style="font-family:Times;line-height:120%;margin:0 0 0.5em 0;font-family:calibri;font-size:11pt">In the last 100 days, I have hosted nine town hall meetings, two senior workshops, mobile DMV office hours and visited with various groups and residents. We still have a lot to accomplish. I can’t stress how important it is for me to communicate with you. Do you prefer regular e-newsletters? Town hall meetings? Senior fairs?</p>
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<p style="font-family:Times;line-height:120%;margin:0 0 0.5em 0;font-family:calibri;font-size:11pt"><a href="http://ct.symplicity.com/t/ilsd/a67ed904707fc9a2642b89dd69d05bb4/3754872634/realurl=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MVSilggDGjZD_jt7GWSQsANACyRGvH92k4nTx2idOr8/viewform" target="_blank">Please take a second to take this survey to help me understand the best way to connect with the residents of the 52nd Senate District.</a></p>
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<p style="font-family:Times;line-height:120%;margin:0 0 0.5em 0;font-family:calibri;font-size:11pt">If you would like to expand on your answer, please <a href="http://ct.symplicity.com/t/ilsd/a67ed904707fc9a2642b89dd69d05bb4/3754872634/realurl=http://senatorbennett.com/contact-us" target="_blank">click here to send me an email.</a></p>
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<p style="font-family:Times;line-height:120%;margin:0 0 0.5em 0;font-family:calibri;font-size:11pt">As always, please don’t hesitate to <a href="http://ct.symplicity.com/t/ilsd/a67ed904707fc9a2642b89dd69d05bb4/3754872634/realurl=http://senatorbennett.com/contact-us" target="_blank">send me an email</a> or contact any of our offices with any suggestions or concerns.</p>
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<p style="font-family:Times;line-height:120%;margin:0 0 0.5em 0;font-family:calibri;font-size:11pt">Sincerely,</p>
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Senator Scott Bennett<br>

52nd District – Illinois</p>
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<p style="font-family:Times;line-height:120%;margin:0 0 0.5em 0;font-family:calibri;font-size:11pt">Are you curious about upcoming events? Legislation I’m working on?</p>
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<p style="font-family:Times;line-height:120%;margin:0 0 0.5em 0;font-family:calibri;font-size:11pt">Visit <a href="http://ct.symplicity.com/t/ilsd/a67ed904707fc9a2642b89dd69d05bb4/3754872634/realurl=http://www.SenatorBennett.com" target="_blank">www.SenatorBennett.com</a> for up-to-date information on issues important to our community.</p>
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<p style="font-family:Times;line-height:120%;margin:0 0 0.5em 0;font-family:calibri;font-size:11pt">Don’t forget to “like” us on <a href="http://ct.symplicity.com/t/ilsd/a67ed904707fc9a2642b89dd69d05bb4/3754872634/realurl=http://www.facebook.com/SenatorScottBennett" target="_blank">Facebook </a>to view real time updates on groups I’m meeting with in Springfield, events we are hosting and much more! <a href="http://ct.symplicity.com/t/ilsd/a67ed904707fc9a2642b89dd69d05bb4/3754872634/realurl=http://www.facebook.com/SenatorScottBennett" target="_blank">Go to State Senator Scott Bennett. </a></p>
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<p style="font-family:Times;line-height:120%;margin:0 0 0.5em 0;font-family:calibri;font-size:11pt"><img title="Senator Bennett" alt="Senator Bennett" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="300" height="199" align="right">Taxpayers will have a better understanding of government boards’ work under my first legislative measure to advance to the House.</p>
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<p style="font-family:Times;line-height:120%;margin:0 0 0.5em 0;font-family:calibri;font-size:11pt">We need to engage more people in the democratic process. Making this information readily available will help keep people informed and engaged. We should embrace technology to promote government transparency and accessibility to taxpayers.</p>
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<p style="font-family:Times;line-height:120%;margin:0 0 0.5em 0;font-family:calibri;font-size:11pt">Senate Bill 1339 requires government boards to post video on their websites of the board meeting within two business days. This would apply to boards where the governor appoints at least one member who is confirmed by the Senate.</p>
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<p style="font-family:Times;line-height:120%;margin:0 0 0.5em 0;font-family:calibri;font-size:11pt">Second, the proposal would require those boards to post their public meeting agendas at least 72 hours prior to meeting, except in cases of emergency meetings. The current posting requirement is only 48 hours. <a href="http://ct.symplicity.com/t/ilsd/a67ed904707fc9a2642b89dd69d05bb4/3754872634/realurl=http://senatorbennett.com/news/press-releases/24-senator-bennett-passes-measure-to-make-government-more-transparent" target="_blank">Click here to read more.</a></p>
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<p style="font-family:Times;line-height:120%;margin:0 0 0.5em 0;font-family:calibri;font-size:11pt">We are hosting experts from the Citizens Utility Board to conduct a free clinic where local consumers can learn ways to reduce their gas, electric and landline telephone bills. The event will feature one-on-one analysis from CUB experts on gas, electric and landline phone bills, information on spotting billing errors and incentives designed to help people improve energy efficiency. Stay tuned for more information.</p>
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