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Morrissey backs Tuite in 69th House race.

October 24th, 2008 at 10:52am Chuck Sweeny

Mayor Larry Morrissey of Rockford is an independent. However, he has endorsed Democrat Greg Tuite of Rockford in the 69th District House race. Tuite faces veteran incumbent Republican Ron Wait of Belvidere.

Here’s Hizzoner’s news release:

MAYOR MORRISSEY ENDORSES

GREG TUITE FOR 69^TH DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE

As Mayor of the City of Rockford, I see first hand that the representation we have in Springfield makes a

huge difference.

We deal down state with critical issues involving public safety, education, truancy, public employee

pensions, and public investment in our roads and other public needs. We need a strong, proactive advocate for

us in Springfield. Unfortunately, Rockford simply has not had that type of aggressive leadership from Ron Wait in the 69th District.

That’s why I am supporting Greg Tuite for State Representative. I have known Greg as an aggressive

advocate for his clients for many years. Greg understands Rockford’s critical needs as an urban community and

will work hard to move our community’s agenda forward.

Greg Tuite has served Rockford Township for nearly 8 years as a Township trustee. During that time

he has earned a reputation for fiscal conservatism. We need that kind of fiscal discipline in Springfield.

While I respect all of our legislative delegation, it’s time for change in Springfield. That’s why I am

asking our citizens from the 69th District to consider a vote for Greg Tuite on Nov. 4.

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5 Comments Add your own

1. hokumboy | October 24th, 2008 at 11:26 am

Greg Tuite would make an excellent District Rep but that’s the kiss of death for the poor man
2. SNuss | October 25th, 2008 at 11:13 pm

Just what we need-MORE DEMOCRATS in Illinois’ dysfunctional Democratically-controlled government. That makes as much sense as sending water to flood victims.
3. M Richtofen | October 26th, 2008 at 12:59 am

Larry Morrissey the closet Republican backing the proverbial loser Tuite against a political hack called Wait ……. Say it ain’t so Joe !!!!! Just like the presidential race the choice between tweedly dumb and tweedly dumber what a choice. It’s come to the point that where I’d vote Socialist but they don’t have anyone running, so I might as well write in the dog catcher. Hey, does anyone know the name of the dog catcher?
4. coldhotel | October 26th, 2008 at 9:42 am

You’re right, snuss, we do need another Democrat in the Assembly. We could get rid of our governor though.

Flood victims need plenty of drinking water, often unavailable locally after a flood for various reasons.
5. Milton Waddams | October 27th, 2008 at 12:32 pm

Gary Longanecker is the Head of the Winnebago County Animal Services, so I guess he’s the dog catcher.