UPCOMING EVENT: Lessons in Leadership from “Governor Veto” – March 23

In New Mexico former Gov. Gary Johnson was a bold leader for government reform. What lessons can Illinois learn from this? Join us on March 23 as we host Gary Johnson for a cocktail hour discussion.

Across the country, state deficits are ballooning and political leaders continue to put forth budget proposals that are not in line with reality. Here in Illinois, Gov. Quinn proposed an unbalanced budget relying on tax increases, borrowing, and increased state spending.

In New Mexico, however, former Gov. Gary Johnson was a bold leader for government reform. He vetoed 750 bills and thousands of line items to reduce wasteful spending, cut taxes 14 times during his two terms, and saw the state GDP increase by almost 30 percent during his tenure. When he left office, New Mexico had a balanced budget and $1 billion surplus. What lessons can Illinois learn from this? Join us on March 23 as we host Gary Johnson for a cocktail hour discussion.

Date:  Wednesday, March 23
Time:  5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location:  190 South LaSalle, 40th Floor Library, Chicago
Cost: $30 pre-event; $35 at the door

Cocktails and hors d?oeuvres will be served. To RSVP, fill out the form below.