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Rockford state Rep. Dave Vella (D) has filed a bill which would prohibit future legislators from receiving a taxpayer funded pension when they leave office.
Vella also announced his decision to refuse a pension.
“We need to make sure we are not wasting resources to fund unnecessary perks for politicians,” said Vella. “As our state continues to face financial problems, we should not be adding new financial burdens by promising to pay for the retirements of career politicians.”
Author(s): WTVO
Publication Date: 3 March 2021
Publication Site: MyStateline.com