Kifowit Will Not Take Pay Until State Budget Is Passed

AURORA, Ill. – As Illinois’ budget stalemate continues to grow, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, has announced she will not accept her pay until a full year’s budget is passed and signed into law.

“A lack of a budget is a failure to protect our seniors, veterans, and the disabled,” Kifowit said. “Without a budget, many middle class families will be cut off from the services they need to survive, and I will not accept a paycheck.”

Kifowit has sent a letter to the comptroller asking her to be removed from the state’s direct deposit system and instead mail her a paper check. She has vowed to not deposit these checks until an FY16 budget is signed into law.

“The governor has said that he believes a shutdown would be good for Illinois, but without a budget, many senior citizens will lose their meals on wheels and those living with disabilities will lose homecare services,” Kifowit said. “I am willing to work together to protect the most vulnerable in our society from further harm, and to stand in solidarity with those being hurt by this situation.”

For more information, please contact Kifowit’s full-time constituent service office by calling 630-585-1308, by email at Stephanie.Kifowit@att.net, or by visiting www.ILDistrict84.com.