In light of the guilty verdict handed to Tim Mapes, former Speaker Mike Madigan’s right-hand man, Illinois House Republican Leadership spoke out on the verdict and the need for serious ethics reform.
House Republican Leader Tony McCombie issued the following statement:
“We have had too many glaring reminders that we must eliminate bad actors, self-serving politicians, and corruption from our statehouse, and this is just another verdict to prove it. It would be appalling if Speaker Welch did not move forward legislation House Republicans have filed to address ethics and instill public trust in our government. While I strongly believe reform should start in the House, if Speaker Welch continues to stall on reforming the corrupt practices of this state, I hope President Harmon and the Senate will take the lead.”
State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) released the following statement:
“Today, the state of Illinois witnesses yet another guilty verdict in a state government corruption case,” said Fritts. “While I am proud that justice has been served, these trials have shown us just how deep this disturbing behavior runs. Speaker Madigan’s political machine is being taken apart, piece by piece, to show the taxpayers of our state exactly what has been happening in Illinois for decades. The people of our state deserve honesty, transparency, and accountability, and I will continue to fight for ethics reform until we achieve that.”
Attached is audio with Republican Deputy Leader Ryan Spain
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