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"People don't want politicians anymore; they want everyday people like themselves bringing their common sense attitude to tackle the challenges of state government."
Peggy Brothman is Endorsed by the Daily Herald and the Examiner!!
 

House District 44

Republican Margaret "Peggy" Brothman of Hoffman Estates over incumbent Fred Crespo of Hoffman Estates. Brothman, a school board member in Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54, is a go-getter with a commitment to fiscal responsibility. Crespo has talent, but even in his first term, he's allowed himself to become compromised by powers that be.

Daily Herald - 10/22/08

 

Peggy Brothman
44th Legislative District
Illinois General Assembly

Peggy Brothman’s life and accomplishments demonstrate that she is a remarkable woman; one whom has the fortitude to care for a disabled husband and an autistic child, whom exercises the vigilance necessary to reign in spending as an elected official, and whom is committed to, as she says, “bringing common sense back” to Illinois government. Brothman has earned our respect and we believe that she has earned your vote, so we are pleased to endorse her to represent the 44th Legislative District in Springfield. One thing that Brothman has not earned, however, are the abusive, despicable mail pieces that have been distributed in the name of her opponent, Representative Fred Crespo, and paid for by Illinois’ Democratic Party.

It is a common tactic to find the worst possible picture of one’s opponent and use that picture in one’s campaign literature. It is not at all common to distort a picture of one’s opponent, to alter her features and yellow her teeth, as Crespo mailers portray Brothman. That is the kind of childish and disgusting behavior that reeks of a campaign strategist whom has already been convicted for election fraud: one Victor Santana. And if it’s not indeed Santana behind these mailers, Crespo should be ashamed to have his name associated with them. But he’s not apparently, since he has yet to denounce any of his party’s tactics and smears in this race.

Democrats are desperately trying to distort Brothman’s record, as well as her appearance. Crespo hit pieces twist Brothman’s Pro-Life stance into an accusation that she wants to throw would-be mothers in jail. They claim that Brothman is against veterans, fought residential property tax appeals and is against healthcare coverage for autism. None of these accusations are true.

Brothman’s actual record reveals a fiscally conservative woman who can be counted on to protect taxpayer dollars. In her seven years sitting on the board in District 54, residential property tax appeals were never challenged by the district. Not once. The district did challenge industrial property tax appeals, and was successful on many occasions, a move that saved homeowners money, not cost them. Fred Crespo’s refusal to admit – or perhaps it’s an inability to understand – how property taxes work, after two years in Springfield, is shocking. But, when someone is toeing the party line by voting with Rod Blagojevich over 95 percent of the time, one doesn’t have put in a lot of time studying the issues.

Brothman’s primary goal in Springfield is to impose a sense of financial responsibility on the big spenders who have driven Illinois budget, and its economy, into the ground. She understands the simple principle that one can not continue to spend more than one has revenue. This basic law of economics appears to elude Crespo. While he was flooding the press during the last two years with his latest spending initiatives, Brothman was diligently holding the line in District 54. The district has never had a tax increase in the seven years during which she has been on the board, and property tax rates have dropped in that time as well.

That’s a remarkable record, and Brothman is a remarkable lady. We need more like her in Springfield, and we hope that you will join us in supporting her in an election that is vitally important to all of the people of Illinois.

The Examiner Publications - Oct 2008

 

A Message from Peggy Brothman

Now more than ever, Springfield needs fresh ideas and legislators with a willingness to work together for the people of Illinois.  Unfortunately, one party rule is never a good thing; and with a Democrat-controlled House, Senate and Governor’s mansion, we are now being severely underserved.  We need to send a message that we are tired of the politics as usual.

My name is Peggy Brothman and I want to be your State Representative for the 44th District.  As I watched daily the chaos and disarray of the legislative process under the Blagojevich administration this past session, I decided that what Springfield needs is a few less politicians, and a few more level headed, community-centered legislators who share our values and better reflect the ideas and needs of their communities.

I believe I am this sort of individual.  Throughout the years, I have not only dedicated myself to my family, but also to the community and educational environment of our children.  I have served on the Schaumburg District 54 School Board for seven years, serving as president for two.  I have been active in the PTA at all of my children’s schools as well as at the township level.

As an experienced business woman and the mother of three children, I have discovered that public service is an outlet that has afforded me the opportunity to help others.  I now want to take my public service to the next level.

The Democrats who are wholly in charge of this state have been given the chance, and they have failed.  I believe that people in this area as well as throughout the entire state of Illinois want a new style of leadership.  They don’t want politicians anymore, they want everyday people like themselves bringing their common sense attitude to tackle the challenges of state government.

I hope I can earn your trust and gain your support.

Who Am I ?

bulletLong time Cook County resident
bulletSchaumburg District #54 School Board Member and former Board President
bulletSchaumburg Council of PTA's - Former Legislative Chair and Bilingual Liaison
bulletMacArthur PTA - Former President and Legislative Chair
bulletSchool District #54 Bilingual Parents Advisory Board (founding member)
bulletDual Language Parents Committee (former President)
bulletJohn Tracy Clinic Women's Auxiliary (former member of Board of Directors)
bulletManhattanville College, NY - BA, East Asian Studies
bulletWife and mother of three

Margaret Peggy Brothman

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