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Some GOP Governor Candidates Agree on Business Tax Incentives
Most of the Republican candidates for governor agree that tax incentives to entice businesses to move to Illinois are necessary to build the state's economy.

But not everyone agrees. Businessman and Republican candidate Adam Andrzejewski argues that small business owners need the same financial opportunities as big business.

"Why should Navistar or Boeing get an income tax credit when Jane the florist doesn't," Andrzejewski said. "I want Bob Schillerstrom and Bill Brady to answer that question, because there isn’t an answer to that question. The answer is we need to reduce the cost of government here in Illinois to provide opportunity for everybody."

Andrzejewski also criticized the tax incentive plan proposed by State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington).

Brady shot back at Andrzejewski, saying incentives bring jobs to and retain jobs in Illinois. "Giving back $2,100 to bring those jobs here is important and the reason is Jane the florist will sell more flowers if she has more people in Illinois to buy the flowers."

Public relations consultant and Republican candidate Dan Proft says fair tax and spending policies must be in place on the state level before doling out tax incentives. State Sen. Kirk Dillard (R-Hinsdale), like Brady and DuPage County Board Chairman Bob Schillerstrom, believes tax incentives are good.

(Illinois Radio Network)
10 21 09 by Newsroom
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