Kane County Reporter

State Representative Dan Ugaste of Geneva is advocating for a shift in leadership in Illinois, citing what he describes as the negative outcomes from seven years of Democratic governance under Governor JB Pritzker and a Democratic majority. Rep. Ugaste delivered a speech on the House floor, urging citizens to unite in support of what he terms bold, conservative measures to guide the state in a new direction.

Rep. Ugaste expressed concerns about Illinois' standing nationally, highlighting its leading position in population decline, its low ranking in economic racial equality, the end of the Invest in Kids Act, high property tax rates, and spending on healthcare for non-citizens.

"We are the party of working families, the party of common sense, and the party of solutions," stated Rep. Ugaste. "I am calling on every Illinoisan—Republican, Independent, and Democrat—to not give a moment of peace to those who have led our state into the inferno. Join us in reclaiming our state from those who have burned it to the ground. It’s time to fight back and rebuild Illinois."

The full text of Rep. Ugaste’s speech and a video recording are available for public viewing.

Links supporting Rep. Ugaste’s assertions include data on racial equality, property tax statistics in Illinois cities, population trends, and recent political commentary from the Illinois GOP chairwoman.