A Better Illinois
A Better Illinois was a coalition campaigning to revise Illinois's state income tax system. The coalition group was a project of progressive political group Citizen Action/Illinois, a 501(c)(4).[1] The coalition failed to pass the tax changes through the legislature in 2014.[2] Its website indicates that the coalition is now dormant, with no news or blog updates since April 30, 2014.[3]
A Better Illinois argued for a tax system that would allow lower rates for those with lower incomes and higher rates for those with higher incomes. The Constitution of Illinois does not allow income-determined variable rate schedules, forcing the group to advocate for a constitutional amendment.[4]
The coalition argued Illinois' deficit and pension debt threaten future funding for state services.[5]
Staff[edit]
Kristen Crowell was the A Better Illinois campaign director.[6] She was previously Executive Director of We Are Wisconsin, a union-supported campaign organization that backed Democrat Tom Barrett's gubernatorial campaign during the 2011-2012 Wisconsin recall elections.[7]
Billy Weinberg was a spokesperson for the campaign.[8] He has worked for Illinois Democrats, including U.S. Representatives Luis Gutiérrez and Mike Quigley, and then-Governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich.[9][10][11]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Our Issue Agenda". Citizen Action/Illinois. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
- ↑ Erickson, Kurt (3 May 2014). "Quinn's push for permanent tax increase center stage". herald-review.com. Decatur Herald and Review. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ↑ "News Clips".
- ↑ Timmons, Eric (29 October 2013). "Campaign calls for graduated income tax in Illinois". QCOnline.com. The Dispatch and Argus. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
- ↑ Ellyn, Fortino (July 29, 2013). "New State Coalition Calls For 'A Better Illinois'". Progress Illinois.
- ↑ Timmons, Eric (29 October 2013). "Campaign calls for graduated income tax in Illinois". QCOnline.com. The Dispatch and Argus. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
- ↑ Sonmez, Felicia; Weiner, Rachel (4 June 2012). "In Wisconsin recall, it's TV ad spending vs. boots on the ground". The Washington Post. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
- ↑ Fortino, Ellyn (29 July 2013). "New State Coalition Calls For 'A Better Illinois'". ProgressIllinois.com. Progress Illinois. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
- ↑ Becker, Robert; Gaines, William (4 August 1998). "Gutierrez On Back Taxes: Take My Money, Please". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
- ↑ Sweet, Lynn (4 March 2009). "Rahm and Axelrod phone congratulations to Quigley". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
- ↑ Sjostrom, Joseph (7 February 2003). "Bill would raise state income tax to aid education". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
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