The Citizens for Chad Hays campaign is proud to receive the following endorsements from these individuals, elected officials and organizations:
Illinois Chamber of Commerce
The Illinois Chamber is the state’s oldest, largest broad-based business advocacy group. The mission of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce is to aggressively advocate the interests of business to promote prosperity and opportunity for the citizens of Illinois.
Illinois Statewide School Management Alliance – Alliance PAC
The Illinois Association of School Boards is a voluntary organization of local boards of education dedicated to strengthening the public schools through local citizen control. The mission of the Illinois Association of School Boards is excellence in local school governance and support of public education.
National Federation of Independent Businesses – Illinois (NFIB-Illinois)
The National Federation of Independent Business is the leading small business association representing small and independent businesses. A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization founded in 1943, NFIB represents the consensus views of its members in Washington and all 50 state capitals.
McLean County Chamber of Commerce
The McLean County Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (PAC) is organized to support candidates, committees, and issues at the local and/or state level that support a healthy economy, favorable business climate, high quality of life and progressive future for McLean County.
Illinois Farm Bureau
The Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) is a nonprofit U.S. organization controlled by farmers who join IFB through one of the 96 county farm bureaus in Illinois. The organization’s legal name is the Illinois Agricultural Association. IFB was founded in 1916 by a group of farmers who met at the University of Illinois to discuss the need for agricultural education, better information for farmers, and more effective farming practices. Today, IFB represents two out of three Illinois farmers.
Illinois State Rifle Association – “Preferred Candidate”
The ISRA Political Victory Fund is a political action committee affiliated with the Illinois State Rifle Association. They act as an educational resource that advises voters on the suitability of candidates for public office. The evaluation of candidates is based on the individual candidate’s adherence to the traditional American view of the right to keep and bear arms as recognized by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The activities are limited to supporting candidates for state-wide, county, and municipal offices here in Illinois.
Illinois Federation for Right to Life
The Illinois Federation for Right to Life (IFRL) is the largest grassroots pro-life organization in Illinois. A non-profit organization, that serves as the state coordinating body for local pro-life chapters representing thousands of Illinois citizens working to restore respect for all human life in our society.
Champaign County’s Business Empowered PAC Board
The power of the Champaign County business community to influence positive change for your bottom line depends on you. The Business Empowered PAC endorses candidates for public office who:
- Will be fiscally responsible with your money;
- Will respect your rights to run your business;
- Will govern in a way that helps your business to be successful
Chicago Tribune Newspaper
“104th District (eastern Illinois) — Republican Chad Hays, of Catlin, is endorsed over Democrat Michael Puhr, a member of the Danville City Council. Hays is a Provena United Samaritans Medical Center/Foundation executive and former mayor of Catlin. This seat is being vacated by Rep. Bill Black.”
The News-Gazette Newspaper
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinions/editorials/2010-10-22/hays-better-choice-104th-house.html
“It’s our opinion that Hays offers the state a better alternative for gaining control of its serious budget problems and putting its economic house in order. For that reason, Hays is our choice as the next Illinois House member from the 104th District.”
The Commercial News Newspaper
http://commercial-news.com/editorials/x693286457/Hays-best-pick-for-104th-seat
“Going into the Illinois Legislature as a freshman will not be an easy task for whoever wins. The activity in Springfield focuses on political power, not on serving the public. That kind of mindset has to change. Chad Hays will help bring about that change.”
District elected officials:
State Representative, Bill Black
Former State Senator, Judy Myers
Former State Representative, Former State Senator and Retired Circuit Judge, John P. Meyer
State Senator, Dale Righter
Mayors:
Allerton Mayor, John Cutsinger
Catlin Mayor, Clay Woodard
Fairmount Mayor, David Ferber
Fithian Mayor, John Harrison
Oakwood Mayor, Tom Cook
Ogden Mayor, Jack Reidner
Rantoul Mayor, Neal Williams
Rossville Mayor, Terry Prillaman
Royal Mayor, Bob Vilven
St. Joseph Mayor, B. J. Hackler
Tilton Mayor, David Phillips
Westville Mayor, Jeff Ellis
Former Danville Mayor, Bob Jones
Vermilion County Elected Officials:
Vermilion County Sheriff, Pat Hartshorn
Vermilion County Circuit Court Clerk, Dennis Gardner
Vermilion County State’s Attorney, Randy Brinegar
Vermilion County Treasurer, Sue Stine
Vermilion County Coroner, Peggy Johnson
Vermilion County Board, John C. Alexander
Vermilion County Board, Craig Chambers
Vermilion County Board, Robert “Bob” Fox
Vermilion County Republican Party, Craig Golden, Chair
Former Vermilion County State’s Attorney, Frank Young
Danville Alderman, Jon Cooper
Champaign County Elected Officials:
Champaign County Board – Rantoul, Stan James
Champaign County Board – Rantoul,Diane Michaels
Rantoul Township Supervisor, Jim Rusk
