Homer Glen, IL-State Representative Patrick Sheehan released the following statement following the passage of the Illinois FY27 State Budget:
“Today, I voted NO on the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget. This budget spends $55.9 billion, the largest budget in Illinois history. It also includes nearly $800 million in new taxes and fees.
Illinois does not have a revenue problem. The problem is with spending. Since Governor Pritzker took office, state spending has increased by nearly 40% while taxpayers continue to hear the same excuses and see the same results.
This is what’s in the new budget:
• Nearly $800 million in new taxes and fees.
• At least $220 million in pork projects and political earmarks.
• Approximately $410 million in spending on illegal immigrant programs and services.
• No meaningful property tax relief.
• No increase in the Local Government Distributive Fund, leaving communities with the same 6.47% share they received last year.
The people I represent expect government to focus on public safety, affordability, and responsible spending. Instead, Illinois Democrats have produced another record-breaking budget and simply handed taxpayers the bill.
The process was just as disappointing as the product. Republicans were largely shut out of negotiations, leaving millions of Illinois residents without the voice of their elected representative during budget discussions.
Illinois families have already absorbed 57 tax and fee increases under Governor Pritzker, costing taxpayers more than $77 billion. This budget continues that trend. Taxpayers deserve better stewardship of their money than what was delivered today. That is why I voted NO.”
Rep. Sheehan proudly serves the people of the 37th District.
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