Wait/Winters Held a Town Hall Teleconference Talking About the State of the State of Illinois as Well as Emergency Response for Flood Victims.

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Belvidere, IL – Representatives Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) and Dave Winters (R-Shirland) held a telephone town hall meeting today with over 12,000 constituents participating.  A telephone town hall meeting allows interested constituents to ask questions directly to legislators.  Topics included emergency response for the recent flooding disasters, creating a better jobs climate in the state and the overtaxing of small business in the State of Illinois.

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Jun 18th, 2008

Wait/Winters Plan Disaster Flyover; Plan to Fight for IEMA Funding for Rebuilding After the Flooding

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Winnebago County, IL- State Representative Dave Winters (R-Shirland) and State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) are looking for assistance to residents in the Winnebago County disaster areas in the coming days. Winnebago County was declared a disaster area Monday afternoon by Governor Rod Blagojevich to help mitigate an already serious situation and the legislators are planning on touring the flooded areas in the upcoming days.

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Jun 17th, 2008

Representatives Ron Wait and Dave Winters Host Tele-Town Hall Meeting

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Belvidere, IL…State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) and State Representative Dave Winters (R-Shirland) announced they will be hosting a Tele-Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, June 17, at 7:30 PM.  Tele-Town Hall Meetings provide a convenient opportunity for residents to ask questions, share their concerns, and receive assistance with state government services.

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Jun 13th, 2008

Rep. Wait: Reuse-A-Shoe Program a Success

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Belvidere, IL… After a full month of participation in Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe Program, State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) is ready to make his first drop off of the athletic shoes to be recycled. 

“We have almost 300 pairs to donate with all of the donations at my district office, the community office hours and Durand High School,” stated Wait.  “We are so happy with the turn out that my staff and I are planning on keeping the program going throughout the summer.”

The Durand High School Environmental Club, led by Lisa Franke a Durand High School Science Teacher, held their own drive.

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Jun 6th, 2008

Rep. Wait Teams with Nike in Reuse-A-Shoe Program

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Belvidere, IL… State Representative Ron Wait (R, Belvidere) announced his participation in Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe program.  The Reuse-A-Shoe program has recycled more than 20 million pairs of old athletic shoes.  The recycled shoes are then used to build sports surfaces such as basketball courts, tennis courts, athletic fields, running tracks and playgrounds.  Over the years, the program has created more than 250 sport surfaces.

“This is a great program and it’s something I’m proud to be a part of,” stated Wait.  “Everyone has an extra pair of shoes they don’t wear; now they can just come by my office and donate them.”

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May 28th, 2008

Wait to Host Office Hours in Communities Across the District

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Belvidere, IL…State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) announced his community office hours schedule for 2008.  Community office hours provide a convenient opportunity for residents to ask questions, share their concerns, and receive assistance with state government services.

Along with the community office hours, Representative Wait and staff also hold regular hours in his Rockford office.  The Rockford office is open every Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  The office is located in the Zeke Giorgi Building at 200 S. Wyman, Rockford, IL (815-987-7483).

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May 28th, 2008

IDOT Six Year Road Plan Allocates $22.6 Million to 69th District

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Springfield, IL… Finally, commuters will have some relief from those dreaded pot holes plaguing Boone, DeKalb and Winnebago Counties.  According to State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere), the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has allocated $22.6 million in funding for several critical road projects in their six-year-plan.

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May 23rd, 2008

Representative Wait Demands Emergency Action on Relief from Skyrocketing Gas Prices

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Springfield, IL… With gas prices topping $4.00 per gallon in Illinois, a group of House Republicans, including State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere), today demanded immediate action on legislation to provide desperately needed relief at the pump for local families and businesses.  Wait and House Republicans called on their Democrat colleagues to join them today in passing legislation suspending the state sales tax on gasoline through the busy spring and summer driving months.

Representative Wait stressed that gas tax relief is not only necessary, it is also affordable.

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May 20th, 2008

Wait Watch!

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Wait Watch! May, 19 2008;  Click the link to download this week’s version of the Wait Watch!, State Representative Ron Wait’s e-newsletter.

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May 19th, 2008

Rep. Wait Honors Robert Turner

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Springfield, IL…  The Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday adopted a resolution sponsored by State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) mourning the death of Robert L. Turner.

“Bob Turner was a great community leader and a dear friend,” Wait said.  “Our hearts go out to his family and to the community which he served so well.”

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May 16th, 2008
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