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Lone "Parade" Protester Meets with Local Representative
An Alpha woman found a unique way Friday to catch the attention of state Representative Don Moffitt of the 74th district.

Elizabeth Koenke set up a chair with patriotic balloons in front of Moffitt's Galesburg office and held up a sign saying "Shame on You."

Koenke tells WGIL she is frustrated with financial situation in Illinois and potential budget cuts that would be coming.

"The possibility of Meals on Wheels stopping and funding for children's meals and I personally feel that that's penny wise and pound foolish, the long range effect of that is just detrimental to our country."

Koenke was within the law for the protest as she had a permit to be a one person parade between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday.

Moffitt tells WGIL, the two were able to talk and it was an interesting way to ensure a meeting.

"I wish she would have called and made an appointment since I was gone [Friday] morning and I invited her in [Friday] and she said, 'No, we can just talk here.' When were done talking she said, 'I appreciate this chance to visit and I'm going to go home.' So, no, I support her right to do that, that's the way we are in American and it better always be that way."

Koenke claims she had attempted to call Moffitt's offices a number of times since November but was never able to get ahold of him. After their discussion, Koenke left.
03 18 11 by Newsroom
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