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| Rutherford Thinks Treasurer Has Too Many Offices |
The Republican nominee for state treasurer is calling on the current Democratic treasurer and the Democratic candidate for treasurer to pull the plug on new satellite offices.
State Sen. Dan Rutherford (R-Chenoa) says State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias is doing a disservice to taxpayers by continuing to open state treasurer satellite offices. The latest opened June 18 in Collinsville .
"The added spending is stunningly irresponsible given that Illinois is in fiscal crisis, failing to pay schools, health care providers and social service agencies as promised and continues to accumulate debt," Rutherford said.
Rutherford says he doesn’t know the exact cost to operate the six offices, one of which sees people by appointment only, but believes it to be more costly then holding informational meetings across the state and in times of disasters, teaming up with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to ensure a representative of the treasurer's office is on scene to address disaster victims' questions and concerns.
A written statement from Robin Kelly, the Democratic candidate for treasurer who is currently chief of staff in the treasurer's office, says the satellite offices have actually saved the state $30,000 and have cut down on travel expenses.
"In every instance, these offices were opened rent-free by partnering with local communities and finding vacant space," the statement says. "In total these satellite offices have saved the state $30,000, all while being rent-free."
Still Rutherford contends that there is still a cost to operate the offices, including everything from office supplies to utilities.
(Illinois Radio Network) |
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