Send the Pension Working Group a Letter!

Below are the 10 Priniples of Pension reform authored by the Better Government Association, Civic Committee of the Commercial Club and the Civic Federation. Fill out the form to let the Illinois House Pension Working Group know you support pension reform using these principles.

1. Achieve and maintain 100% funding.
2. Improve Illinois’ credit rating.
3. Maximize long-term savings.
4. Ensure and protect dedicated funding.
5. Eliminate the pension funding cliff.
6. Responsibly address the Tier 2 salary cap issue.
7. Prioritize intergenerational equity.
8. Promote transparency and predictability.
9. Policy proposals should focus on pension solutions.
10. Promote economic growth and jobs.

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Your Message to the legislators

Dear (name and title inserted automatically),

I am writing to you as a concerned Illinois resident regarding the urgent need for pension reform in our state. As you deliberate on how to address Illinois' pension challenges, I implore you to consider and incorporate the "10 Principles of Pension Reform" put forward by the Better Government Association, the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club, and the Civic Federation.

You can read the 10 principles here! 
https://bit.ly/3Fp8rCt

These principles represent a thoughtful, balanced, and sustainable approach to reform that will help restore fiscal responsibility to Illinois while safeguarding the interests of both taxpayers and public employees. These organizations have demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise in public finance and governance, and their principles provide a clear, pragmatic framework for addressing the critical issues facing our pension systems.

I strongly urge you to take these principles into account as you craft and support pension reform legislation. By doing so, we can move toward a solution that is fair, realistic, and protective of both public employees' retirement security and Illinois’ fiscal future.

Thank you for your time and attention to this critical issue. I trust that under your leadership, Illinois can chart a course toward meaningful pension reform that will benefit the state for generations to come.