Filed bills, district updates, and more!
Welcome to the very first edition of our District Newsletter! As a District Office, it's our priority to keep you updated and informed on the work we are doing in the 51st District and down in Springfield, events happening in the district, and more.
I'm excited to share with you everything we've been up to since I was officially sworn-in.
📝 I filed my first bill!
The first bill I filed will expand voting rights by lengthening the time new voters have to register. Instead of limiting kids to less than a year prior to turning 18 to register to vote, they will be able to register as soon they turn 16. By encouraging thousands of young voters to join the electoral process, we will strengthen our democratic institutions and a greater swath of our community will join us at the ballot box. Vigorous election turnout stands at the heart of a better future for all Illinoisans.
📄 Other bills I'm working on...
There are many bills that I'm working on, including bills that are going to allow for more fair generic drug pricing, a tax credit for employers so they can support employees that are donating an organ, new property tax exemptions, and protecting small businesses from lucrative lenders. My work for voting rights also includes measures to help voters with disabilities have their voices heard in our democracy.
This session will be a busy one, but the work we're doing now is to make sure our community will have a stronger future ahead once it’s over.
📄 In the District
When I head back to the district in between session, I've had the opportunity to continue to meet with advocates, join community meetings, and help plan out district office events. Successfully, we held our first event rooted in two of our office's favorite things: maintaining accessibility to our constituents and lots of caffeine! Constituents came out to voice their concerns and we all got to support our local businesses.
Thank you to Long Grove Coffee Co, Stompin' Grounds Cafe in LZ, Sweet C's bakery in Palatine, and Coquelicot Cafe also in Palatine. Cecilia from Sweet C's even surprised us in the sweetest way, by making signature cookies. Thank you Cecilia!
With Gratitude,
Nabeela
