Kendall County Times

Following the State of the State Address, Illinois State Representative Jed Davis expressed strong criticism regarding the Governor's budget claims and rhetoric. In his statement, Davis asserted that the Governor's claim of a balanced budget is misleading. "Another year, another budget address filled with fiction. The Governor claims Illinois has a balanced budget, but the reality is we’re staring at a massive deficit—and taxpayers are once again left holding the bag for Springfield’s reckless spending," he stated.

Davis criticized the process of crafting budgets in Illinois, suggesting that it lacks transparency and inclusivity. He emphasized the need for responsible leadership to achieve fiscal balance: "Words don’t balance budgets, responsible leadership does." He called for an end to what he described as exclusive decision-making by a select few, advocating for all legislators to be involved in creating an accountable and transparent budget.

The representative also addressed remarks made by the Governor concerning border security. "But let’s be clear—the most alarming part of today’s address wasn’t just the bad math, it was the outright dangerous rhetoric," said Davis. He found it inappropriate for the Governor to compare citizens concerned about border security to Nazis, labeling such statements as "reckless" and "divisive."

Concluding his response, Davis challenged his political counterparts: "So here’s my challenge to the majority party: less political theater, more real solutions. We’re ready to work—are you?"

For further details about Representative Jed Davis, information can be found on his official website RepJedDavis.com.