AH Tea Party Talks Pension Reform, Voter Fraud

About 40 people filled the Arlington Heights village board room Thursday evening, to discuss pension reform, property taxes,  and November elections.

With no Tea Party in sight, Art Ellingsen, take it upon himself to bring a Tea Party to Arlington Heights. In June 2011, the Arlington Heights Tea Party held its first meeting and has been meeting ever since. 

State Sen. Matt Murphy visited the Tea Party meeting and spoke about state government expansion, state taxes and Medicaid. "Taxpayers have never given more," Murphy said of the tax increases over the past couple of years. 

The state has passed two budgets and both times, spending increased, Murphy explained. Less government intervention and lower taxes are solutions Murphy offers.

While Murphy was taking questions, a member of the audience, suggested that Murphy run for governor. "It remains to be seen but we shall see," Murphy said in response.   

Adam Robinson, chairman of the Chicago Republican Party, urged attendees to get involved as an election judge to prevent voter fraud in the upcoming election.

As Democrats have dominated Chicago elections for years, Robinson said there are Republicans in Chicago and supporters around the state can help out. Robinson said any Illinois resident 18 and older, can be an election judge.

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