Public Theology: The Best Choice

Friends,

As Cook County Assessor, I have dedicated my career to bringing about budget accountability, tax fairness and education reform. So when I decided to get involved in this primary for governor, I wanted to be sure the candidate I endorsed shared those same principles. As the campaign unfolded, it became a clear decision. Dan Hynes is the best choice to lead our state forward.

You don't have to look far to see what I'm talking about. Dan's budget plan is a common sense approach that will cut wasteful spending and strategically increase revenues, without raising taxes on middle class families. His jobs plan targets smart investments in small businesses and entrepreneurialism to stimulate our local economies and create jobs.

Moreover, Dan unveiled a comprehensive education plan that will meet the goals set forth in President Obama's Race to the Top challenge, increase federal funding for Illinois' schools and better prepare our youth for the challenges of the 21st Century.

Not only is Dan on the right side of these issues, but he also shares many of the same progressive values that I care about. From championing ethics reforms to leading the fight for stem cell research in Illinois, Dan Hynes is a true progressive who will fight for us in Springfield.

I hope you'll join me in these final days of the campaign and work to make Dan Hynes the Democratic nominee for governor. Sign up to volunteer during these last few critical days here.

Thank you,

Jim Houlihan
Cook County Assessor