August 25, 2003

To the Honorable Members of the

Illinois Senate                           

93^rd General Assembly

While I support economic development initiatives, I am committed to not raising sales tax.  Therefore, pursuant to Article IV, Section 9(b) of the Illinois Constitution of 1970, I hereby veto Senate Bill 594, entitled “AN ACT concerning municipalities.” 

Sincerely,

ROD R. BLAGOJEVICH

Governor