Annual Legislative Lunchoen
Monday, June 21 
Sen. Garrett, who has served in the Illinois Senate since 2003, lists as one of her priorities the need for further government ethics reform. As Chair of the Senate Environment Committee, she also advocates improving water quality by addressing pharmaceutical contamination. She is a strong advocate of reforming the budget process across the state, encouraging agencies to prioritize their programs to ensure that the most critical state and local programs are not cut. She has also introduced legislation that would require the state to reevaluate all instructional mandates on public schools. 
Sen. Schoenberg, who has served in the Senate since 2003 serves as Assistant Majority Leader and is also Vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. He has been a long-standing advocate for widening a 1.2 mile stretch of Willow Road through Northfield. He is also an active supporter of campaign finance reform, ethics reform and is an active proponent of environmental legislation.
Hilton Chicago Northbrook
2855 Milwaukee Avenue
11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Four of Northbrook’s state legislators will review the highlights and challenges of the current legislative session at the Chamber’s annual legislative wrap-up lunch on Monday, June 21st. Illinois Senators Susan Garrett (D-29) and Jeffrey Schoenberg (D-9) along with Representatives Karen May (D-58) and Elaine Nekritz (D-57) will each comment briefly on their legislative priorities and comment on a number of other hot topics in Springfield. With the state’s dire financial situation, the legislators are expected to comment on plans to address the state’s mounting budget deficit. They will also comment on the recent pension reforms and whether further steps need to be taken to address concerns about the state’s pension obligations. They will also discuss how Northbrook and the North Shore could be impacted by efforts to reform the process to redraw legislative boundaries based on the latest Census data.
Sen. Garrett, who has served in the Illinois Senate since 2003, lists as one of her priorities the need for further government ethics reform. As Chair of the Senate Environment Committee, she also advocates improving water quality by addressing pharmaceutical contamination. She is a strong advocate of reforming the budget process across the state, encouraging agencies to prioritize their programs to ensure that the most critical state and local programs are not cut. She has also introduced legislation that would require the state to reevaluate all instructional mandates on public schools.Sen. Schoenberg, who has served in the Senate since 2003 serves as Assistant Majority Leader and is also Vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. He has been a long-standing advocate for widening a 1.2 mile stretch of Willow Road through Northfield. He is also an active supporter of campaign finance reform, ethics reform and is an active proponent of environmental legislation.Rep. May, serving her fifth term, has introduced legislation to improve access to health insurance for small businesses, and is the author of legislation to reduce waste in government by streamlining Medicaid 
administration through the creation of electronic records of eligibility and permanent cards for Medicaid recipients. She is dedicated to creating more jobs through "green economy" initiatives by encouraging and supporting new renewable energy businesses in Illinois. She was recently appointed to chair the Illinois House Committee on Renewable Energy. Rep. May chairs the Environmental Health Committee and is vice-chair of the Health Care Availability and Access Committee.
administration through the creation of electronic records of eligibility and permanent cards for Medicaid recipients. She is dedicated to creating more jobs through "green economy" initiatives by encouraging and supporting new renewable energy businesses in Illinois. She was recently appointed to chair the Illinois House Committee on Renewable Energy. Rep. May chairs the Environmental Health Committee and is vice-chair of the Health Care Availability and Access Committee.Currently in her fourth term, Rep. Nekritz is Chair of the Rail Industry Committee, and has helped secure $2 billion in funds for passenger and 
freight rail in Illinois from both state and federal sources. She has been an outspoken advocate for pension reform, and has worked to eliminate the Suburban Cook County Regional Office of Education as part of good government reform efforts.
freight rail in Illinois from both state and federal sources. She has been an outspoken advocate for pension reform, and has worked to eliminate the Suburban Cook County Regional Office of Education as part of good government reform efforts.Following their brief comments, there will be plenty of time for questions and answers. Cost for the luncheon is $25 in advance and $30 at the door. To make a reservation call the Chamber at (847)498-5555 ext. 4 or visit
www.northbrookchamber.org
Annual Legislative Lunchoen
Date and Time
Monday Jun 21, 2010
11:45 AM - 1:30 PM CDT
Monday, June 21
11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location
Hilton Chicago Northbrook2855 Milwaukee Ave.
Fees/Admission
$25 in advance$30 at the door
