Re-elect Pritchard for his determined leadership

Since State Rep. Bob Pritchard took office last winter, we here in the 70th District have been blessed with leadership unmatched. Pritchard has gone beyond his duties to make sure the people of DeKalb, Ogle and LaSalle counties get the legislative representation they so deserve.

Pritchard has exhibited the leadership and coalition-building skills to create solutions and harmony rather than more problems and discord. He has the ability to think long-term and doesn’t do the things that appear to be the most politically expedient at the time, but instead thinks out a decision and determines what the best course of action is and takes it.

In a little under one year, Pritchard has supported such programs as the Great START bill, which supports early child care. He has also continued to retain funds for NIU while the governor continues to take money away from higher learning institutions.

This kind of leadership isn’t taught; it is a trait only few are born with. I continue to put trust in my government and in knowing Bob Pritchard is in Springfield representing my values and not the special interests that tend to run the decision makers from Chicago. On Nov. 2, please vote for State Representative Bob Pritchard so we can continue to get the steady, determined and experienced leadership that we deserve in the 70th District.

Richard Salazar

DeKalb resident