Greg Brownfield

Democratic Stalwarts, Novices Tout Public Service at Fundraiser

Bartlett, IL - A broad spectrum of local residents and Democratic officials met at Villa Olivia Country Club in Bartlett on Monday night to kickoff the general election campaign of State Representative candidate Greg Brownfield (D-Bartlett), whose history in public service was emphasized by Lieutenant Governor Candidate Sheila Simon. Both Brownfield and Simon share a history in legal assistance, a position that provides legal aid to low income individuals and families.

“When you graduate law school, you have two options,” Simon said. “You either get a job with a big law firm, and make a lot of money; or you go into legal aid to help those who can’t afford a big law firm. Greg chose legal aid.”

Also in attendance was David Wilhelm, who served as chairman of the campaign for Simon’s father, Senator Paul Simon in 1984, and later served as DNC Chairman and chaired President Bill Clinton’s reelection campaign. Wilhelm drew several parallels between Brownfield and the late Simon, saying both have worked hard because they are “tough, but not mean.”

Brownfield addressed the donors at the end of the night, highlighting why service from elected officials is essential to the state’s well being.

“The basic problem is that too many of our incumbent politicians are focused on partisan victories, narrow ideology, connected insiders, and their own self interest,” Brownfield said. “As a result, both parties are locked in a political struggle that mortgages our future.”

Greg Brownfield will oppose the Republican incumbent of the Illinois 55th District in the fall election. The 55th District covers parts of northwestern DuPage County, far southwestern Cook County and far northeastern Kane County. It encompasses all of Bartlett and Wayne along with portions of St. Charles, West Chicago, Hanover Park, South Elgin, and Carol Stream.

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