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Tuesday, March 13: Candidate Forum At Streamwood High School

On Tuesday, March 13, 2012, Greg Brownfield will be participating in the Candidate Forum at Streamwood High School. When: 7:00 PM on March 13, 2012. Where: Streamwood High School Auditorium, 701 W. Schaumburg Road, Streamwood, IL More information: U-46, LWV, teachers union, Daily Herald team up for candidate forum School District U46, LWV, the Teachers’ Union and [...]

Greg on Progressive Tax Rates: “I’m Happy To Have That Fight” (video)

This video is my closing statement from a recent debate between the three Democratic candidates for Senate 23. I had been out canvassing all day and came home with only a few hours to prepare for the debate. Before I started my prep, I did a quick check of the Statehouse news and discovered the [...]

We Need a Progressive Income Tax

From the beginning of my campaign, I have openly and consistently called for Illinois to abandon its flat income tax and adopt a progressive rate structure. To date, I am the only candidate for Senate 23 who has called for this and both of my primary opponents have previously taken a stance against this progressive [...]

Early Voting: Top 10 Reasons Why

Early voting is now underway in DuPage and Cook counties and will conclude on March 15, five days before the March 20 primaries. Voters have a variety of options designed to make it easier to both vote, and participate more fully in the process. If you have already voted, Greg Brownfield, Laurel Bault, and the [...]

Daily Herald Endorses Greg Brownfield

We’re very pleased to announce that Greg has received the endorsement of the Daily Herald in the three-way Democratic primary race for Illinois Senate, 23rd District. Here’s the full text of the endorsement as it appears in the Daily Herald’s online edition: “The race to represent the Democrats in the state Senate’s 23rd District features [...]

Real People vs. Insider Politics

One of the things I frequently hear when I’m out knocking on doors is the strong belief, shared by many, that our political system serves its own insiders, rather than the interests of real people. I have been fighting against this from day one and am deeply moved by the grassroots support we have received [...]

Feb 29: State Senate District 23 Candidates’ Debate

Your attendance is encouraged! CANDIDATE DEBATE Featuring GREG BROWNFIELD and his primary opponents Wednesday, February 29, 2012 – 7 p.m. Glenside Public Library – 25 E. Fullerton – Glendale Heights Hosted by the Democratic Township Organizations of the 23rd District All Interested Community Members are invited to attend.

Feb 23: Join DSCC Hosts at Greg’s Villa Park Fundraiser

Join Christine Cegelis and Bob Wagner, members of the Democratic State Central Committee, in honoring Greg Brownfield — our next State Senator! La Tosca Restaurant and Pizzeria 123 E. Saint Charles Road Villa Park, IL 60181 Thursday, February 23, 2012 6:00-9:00 PM $35 per person | $60 per couple Appetizers, pizza and cash bar Please [...]

Feb 16: Meet & Chat with Greg Brownfield in Villa Park

Please join fellow Democratic neighbors and friends for a conversation with Greg in our home: Thursday, February 16, 2012 7 p.m. 314 S. Yale Ave. in Villa Park Hosts: Gaia Guirl-Stearley and Kelly Kilboy RSVP to gaiachristine@yahoo.com or to Laurel at 224-587-3611 Greg cares about the needs of real people over political insiders.

IVI-IPO Endorses Greg Brownfield for Illinois Senate

Greg Brownfield, Democratic candidate for the Illinois Senate in District 23, has received the formal endorsement of the Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization (IVI-IPO). IVI-IPO is a progressive organization whose stated mission is “to achieve social justice through good government by increasing voter participation and knowledge, by providing a framework for candidate evaluation, and [...]

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