Senator highlights “Pritzkerville” to showcase damage caused by Pritzker’s agenda

Last night Governor Pritzker failed once again to provide any specifics regarding how he would solve skyrocketing crime in our state. He dodged answers on how he would remedy the major faults in the [Un] SAFE-T Act, refused to grade Mayor Lightfoot and Kim Foxx’s performance, and doubled down on support for his DCFS director who has been held in contempt of court 12 times. Meanwhile, Darren Bailey highlighted Pritzker’s failures and the damage that his policies have done to our state’s largest city. 

“I’m gonna call it Pritzkerville because every one of Gov. Pritzker’s extreme policies are destroying the city — out of control crime, devastated education, the fact that corporations are packing up and leaving every day,” said Senator Darren Bailey. “Now I think Pritzkerville fits quite well because Gov. Pritzker, it’s time for him to own it.”

Since Pritzker has taken office, violent crime is up while residents and businesses flee Chicago in droves – citing high taxes, crime, and the anti-business climate. Already this year Boeing, Caterpillar, and Citadel have announced intentions to leave their Chicago headquarters for safer and more pro-business states – with other important businesses considering leaving. 

“Pritzker’s policies have turned Chicago into a dystopian version – Pritzkerville – which may soon spread into the suburbs and downstate. Only by electing a new Governor can we begin to rebuild from the damage he caused and once again make our communities safe for residents and businesses. That is the message that Darren Bailey delivered last night,” said Illinois Republican Party Chairman Don Tracy.

Last week, ILGOP Chairman Don Tracy wrote an Op-Ed entitled “What Kind of State Does Illinois Want to Be?”, highlighting the rising crime, corruption, and damage done to Chicago under Pritzker, Lightfoot, and Foxx’s watch. Since Pritzker took office, four Democrat State Senators, three Democrat State Representatives, and nine Democrat Chicago Aldermen & Alderwomen have been indicted or convicted on corruption-related charges. Public safety remains on the ballot on November 8th with the end of cash bail on January 1st 2023 due to the [un]SAFE-T Act. 

Chairman Tracy concluded his op-ed by stating, “Together, we can make Chicago the city that works for law-abiding residents again. To that end, please join in that mission by electing pro-public safety candidates up and down the ballot this November.”

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