State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is continuing his series of Community Connections meetings in the 45th District with a June 24 event in Rockton, and a June 26 event in Machesney Park. The Rockton meeting will be co-hosted by Rockton Mayor John Peterson, South Beloit Mayor Tom Fitzgerald, and Roscoe Village President Carol Gustafson, and the Machesney Park meeting will be co-hosted by Machesney Park Mayor Steve Johnson, Machesney Park Trustee Aaron Wilson, and Loves Park Mayor Greg Jury.
“We had a great turnout at our first Community Connections meeting in Genoa on June 18th, and a lot of good information was shared,” said Chesney. “I hope to see equally high turnouts in Rockton and Machesney Park.”
Rockton Community Connections Meeting
Monday, June 24
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Rockton Township Center
302 West Main Street, Rockton
Machesney Park Community Connections Meeting
Wednesday, June 26
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Machesney Park Village Hall
300 Roosevelt Road, Machesney Park
“We are utilizing a town hall-style format, I will provide a brief update on the spring legislative session, including the budget and some bills that passed. Most importantly, those who attend will have an opportunity to ask questions about issues that matter to them and engage in on one-on-one conversations with the community leaders and me.”
Additional Community Connections meetings have been scheduled for July 31 in Savanna, August 28 in Freeport, and September 12 in Oregon. For additional information about these meetings, please contact the Chesney office at (815) 232-0774 or email Lori at lyates@sgop.ilga.gov.
