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Tom
Demmer, a state representative from Dixon, hosted a news
conference Wednesday and said the Democrats are being secretive
with the public about their post-election plans.
"The concerning item I want to talk about today is how Illinois
Democrats seem to be hiding many of their pending tax increases
until right after the election," Demmer said.
Demmer, who faces off against incumbent Democratic Illinois
Treasurer Mike Frerichs in the November election, said some of
the increases are already going into effect.
"On Jan. 1, this temporary gas tax freeze expires, and the gas
tax will increase again. That was timed to cover just half a
year and push us right past the election," Demmer said. "Cook
County residents have not seen what they will be required to pay
this year and will not see until the end of the year. Again
conveniently timed until after the election."
Demmer also spoke about potential increases in the unemployment
tax and decreased benefits for unemployment because of the
persistent unemployment trust fund debt.
Frerichs' campaign offered this statement to The Center Square
in response to Demmer's claims.
"Tom Demmer finally admitted he opposed efforts to lower the gas
and grocery tax to give working families a little bit of relief.
Good for him. After months of telling lies about taxing
retirement income, honesty can be liberating," the campaign
said.
Frerichs has been in office since 2015 and previously served in
the Illinois Senate. Frerichs and Demmer will face off in the
Nov. 8 general election. Early voting begins Thursday.
Andrew Hensel has years of experience as a reporter
and pre-game host for the Joliet Slammers, and as a producer for the
Windy City Bulls. A graduate of Iowa Wesleyan University and
Illinois Media School, Andrew lives in the south suburbs of Chicago.
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