SEIU Illinois State Council Applauds Governor JB Pritzker’s Fair Tax Proposal

Plan would lower tax burden for 97 percent of Illinois taxpayers, make it easier for working families to make ends meet

CHICAGO – The following is a statement from SEIU Illinois State Council President Tom Balanoff regarding Governor JB Pritzker’s fair tax plan:

“Illinois’ current tax code puts undue burden on the working people of our state, making it harder for them to put food on the table for their families and get ahead. Governor JB Pritzker campaigned on a promise to overhaul this unfair system, and today he is making good on that pledge.

“Governor Pritzker’s plan lowers tax rates for 97 percent of Illinois taxpayers while making sure the wealthy pay their fair share. This proposal will put our state on the path towards fiscal sustainability and good governance.

“The janitors, healthcare and home care workers, security officers and more of SEIU support Governor Pritzker’s fair tax plan, which will make Illinois a better, more equitable state for working families.”