David Miller for Illinois

Diverse, broad-based support proving to be a unifying force in the Illinois Comptroller Democratic primary

Chicago (Jan. 13, 2010) - Seventeen north side elected officials have endorsed Representative David Miller for Illinois Comptroller.  As early voting begins, Miller’s campaign is showing steady and growing momentum among Illinois’ top leaders.

“I am honored to have the support of my esteemed colleagues and other leaders across the State,” said Miller.  “It shows that fundamentally, we all share the same goals in making Illinois fiscally sound, in supporting working families and ensuring quality education and health care are accessible for those who need it most.”

To date, Miller has received endorsements from 68 members of the General Assembly, joining a multitude of village, city and county leaders and civic and labor groups.  Among supporters, the need for effective leadership at a crucial time for the state’s fiscal recovery has been frequently cited.

Miller has received numerous awards and broad recognition for his effectiveness as a legislator.  In 2009, Miller was selected by his peers to be a member of the Democratic House Leadership, serving as Assistant Majority Leader.   He currently serves on the  Appropriations-Higher Education (since 2005); Business Occupational Licenses; Elementary & Secondary Education; Health Care Licenses; Mass Transit; and Transportation, Regulation, Roads (Vice-Chairperson) committees. He is also a member of the Joint Committee of Administrative Rules.

“David is one of those rare, independent leaders who is committed to taxpayer interests and working families,” said Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin. “As a legislator, he has been consistent in ensuring state government runs efficiently and manages its budget wisely.”

North Side Endorsements include:

• Alderman Manny Flores, 1st Ward Chicago
• Alderman Brendan Reilly, 42nd Ward Chicago
• Alderman Tom Tunney, 44th ward Chicago
• Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin
• Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner Debra Shore
• State Representative Cynthia Soto, 4th District
• State Representative Ken Dunkin, 5th District
• State Representative LaShawn K. Ford, 8th District
• State Representative Annazette Collins, 10th District
• State Representative John Fritchey, 11th District
• State Representative Sara Feigenholtz, 12th District
• State Representative Greg Harris, 13th District
• State Representative Harry Osterman, 14th District
• State Representative John D'Amico, 15th District
• State Representative Joseph M. Lyons, 19th District
• State Representative William D. Burns, 26th District
• State Senator Heather Steans, 7th District

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