State Rep. Thomas Bennett (R-Watseka) speaking in the House in a pre-COVID photo | repbennett.com/
State Rep. Thomas Bennett (R-Watseka) speaking in the House in a pre-COVID photo | repbennett.com/
In a Nov. 6 Facebook post, Rep. Thomas M. Bennett congratulated Executive Director Adam Dontz and the GLCEDC for hteir program at the Pontaic Elks Club.
“Congratulations to Executive Director Adam Dontz and the GLCEDC for putting together a great program at the Elks Club in Pontiac,” Bennett wrote on Facebook. “Jerry Hoffman, President of Technical Metals Inc., Ronan Remandaban, Industrial Market Leader & Executive Managing Director for Bradford Allen and Michael Rubenstein, CEO of Wally’s discussed their projects in Livingston County. Great turnout! Thank you Adam and members of the GLCEDC for your important leadership in the community! It’s important to dream about the future and to plan and anticipate it.”
Vote Smart reported Bennett voted against House Bill 2775 — it won by 62 to 48 votes. The bill amends the state’s Homelessness Prevention Act by preventing discrimination in housing based on a person’s income.
The Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council's mission is to support businesses in the area, and works with educational entities and county workforce investment groups to ensure that applicants and business owners are getting what they need. The organization works with elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels to advocate for more business-friendly policies pertaining to workers’ compensation insurance, tax reform[s], and other pro-business initiatives.
Bennett ran unopposed in the June 28 Republican primary to represent the people of the 106th District.
The Livingston County Comprehensive Development Strategy, which is a guiding force in the GLCEDC mission, is the result of a year-long process of conducting research and gathering information from the people who live and work in Livingston County, according to the summary document. The plan is vital, as it allows Livingston County and the municipalities within the county to apply for U.S. Department of Commerce - Economic Development Administration (EDA) assistance. The EDA offers grant funds for public works, infrastructure, technical, and planning projects that will lead to private investment and the creation of long-term jobs in distressed communities and regions.
Bennett voted for Senate Bill 2408 which expands the state’s effort to have a solar program.
Bennett's time in the Illinois General Assembly began in January 2015. His current committee assignments include: Approp-Elementary & Secondary Educ (Republican Spokesperson); Police & Fire Committee; Elem Sec Ed: School Curric Policies; Child Care Access & Early Childhood; Appropriations-Public Safety; Law Enforcement Subcommittee.
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