Endorsements

Endorsements

At Chad’s campaign announcement, he was enthusiastically endorsed by the current State Representative Bill Black.  Chad is honored and humbled to receive this endorsement.

The Citizens for Chad Hays campaign is proud to receive the following endorsements from these individuals, elected officials and organizations:

Illinois Chamber of Commerce

The Illinois Chamber is the state’s oldest, largest broad-based business advocacy group.  The mission of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce is to aggressively advocate the interests of business to promote prosperity and opportunity for the citizens of Illinois.

Illinois Statewide School Management Alliance – Alliance PAC

The Illinois Association of School Boards is a voluntary organization of local boards of education dedicated to strengthening the public schools through local citizen control. The mission of the Illinois Association of School Boards is excellence in local school governance and support of public education.

National Federation of Independent Businesses – Illinois (NFIB-Illinois)

The National Federation of Independent Business is the leading small business association representing small and independent businesses. A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization founded in 1943, NFIB represents the consensus views of its members in Washington and all 50 state capitals.

McLean County Chamber of Commerce

The McLean County Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (PAC) is organized to support candidates, committees, and issues at the local and/or state level that support a healthy economy, favorable business climate, high quality of life and progressive future for McLean County.

Illinois Farm Bureau

The Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) is a nonprofit U.S. organization controlled by farmers who join IFB through one of the 96 county farm bureaus in Illinois. The organization’s legal name is the Illinois Agricultural Association. IFB was founded in 1916 by a group of farmers who met at the University of Illinois to discuss the need for agricultural education, better information for farmers, and more effective farming practices. Today, IFB represents two out of three Illinois farmers.

Illinois State Rifle Association – “Preferred Candidate”

The ISRA Political Victory Fund is a political action committee affiliated with the Illinois State Rifle Association.  They act as an educational resource that advises voters on the suitability of candidates for public office. The evaluation of candidates is based on the individual candidate’s adherence to the traditional American view of the right to keep and bear arms as recognized by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The activities are limited to supporting candidates for state-wide, county, and municipal offices here in Illinois

Illinois Federation for Right to Life

The Illinois Federation for Right to Life (IFRL) is the largest grassroots pro-life organization in Illinois. A non-profit organization, that serves as the state coordinating body for local pro-life chapters representing thousands of Illinois citizens working to restore respect for all human life in our society.

Champaign County’s Business Empowered PAC Board

The power of the Champaign County business community to influence positive change for your bottom line depends on you. The Business Empowered PAC endorses candidates for public office who:

• Will be fiscally responsible with your money;
• Will respect your rights to run your business;
• Will govern in a way that helps your business to be successful

Chicago Tribune Newspaper

“104th District (eastern Illinois) — Republican Chad Hays, of Catlin, is endorsed over Democrat Michael Puhr, a member of the Danville City Council. Hays is a Provena United Samaritans Medical Center/Foundation executive and former mayor of Catlin. This seat is being vacated by Rep. Bill Black.”

The News-Gazette Newspaper

http://www.news-gazette.com/opinions/editorials/2010-10-22/hays-better-choice-104th-house.html

“It’s our opinion that Hays offers the state a better alternative for gaining control of its serious budget problems and putting its economic house in order. For that reason, Hays is our choice as the next Illinois House member from the 104th District.”

The Commercial News Newspaper

 http://commercial-news.com/editorials/x693286457/Hays-best-pick-for-104th-seat

“Going into the Illinois Legislature as a freshman will not be an easy task for whoever wins. The activity in Springfield focuses on political power, not on serving the public.  That kind of mindset has to change. Chad Hays will help bring about that change.”

District elected officials:

State Representative, Bill Black

Former State Senator, Judy Myers

Former State Representative, Former State Senator and Retired Circuit Judge, John P. Meyer

State Senator, Dale Righter

Mayors:

Allerton Mayor, John Cutsinger

Catlin Mayor, Clay Woodard

Fairmount Mayor, David Ferber

Fithian Mayor, John Harrison

Oakwood Mayor, Tom Cook

Ogden Mayor, Jack Reidner

Rantoul Mayor, Neal Williams

Rossville Mayor, Terry Prillaman

Royal Mayor,Bob Vilven

St. Joseph Mayor,B. J. Hackler

Tilton Mayor, David Phillips

Westville Mayor, Jeff Ellis

Former Danville Mayor, Bob Jones

Vermilion County Elected Officials:

Vermilion County Sheriff, Pat Hartshorn

Vermilion County Circuit Court Clerk, Dennis Gardner

Vermilion County State’s Attorney,Randy Brinegar

Vermilion County Treasurer, Sue Stine

Vermilion County Coroner, Peggy Johnson

Vermilion County Board, John C. Alexander

Vermilion County Board, Craig Chambers

Vermilion County Board, Robert “Bob” Fox

Vermilion County Board, Russ Pollitt

Regional Superintendent of Vermilion County Schools, Mike Metzen

Vermilion County Republican Party, Craig Golden, Chair

Former Vermilion County State’s Attorney, Frank Young

Danville Alderman, Jon Cooper

Danville Alderman, Jerry Askren

Rickey Williams Jr. – Danville

Champaign County Elected Officials:

Champaign County Board - St. Joseph, Greg Knott

Champaign County Board – Rantoul, Stan James

Champaign County Board – Rantoul,Diane Michaels

Champaign County Clerk, Mark Shelden

Champaign County Republican Party,Jason Barickman, Chair

Rantoul Township Supervisor, Jim Rusk