Vella Refuses Pension and Fights for End to Legislator Pensions

ROCKFORD, Ill. – As one of his first pieces of legislation, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, filed House Bill 2428 to prohibit future legislators from receiving a taxpayer funded pension when they leave office. This is following Vella’s own decision to refuse a...

Vella Assists Local Residents with Vaccine Appointments

ROCKFORD, Ill. – In partnership with the Winnebago County Health Department, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is assisting local residents who qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine to sign up for appointments. “The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine and the process for...

Vella Calls for End to Legislative Pay Raise

ROCKFORD, Ill. – As Illinois continues to face financial issues, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is co-sponsoring legislation to put an end to automatic pay raises for legislators. “As millions are out of work due to the pandemic and years of fiscal mismanagement,...

Vella Calls for Balanced Budget and Economic Assistance

ROCKFORD, Ill. – In response to Governor Pritzker’s Budget and State of the State Address, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, issued the following statement: “The Governor’s budget address marks the beginning of a long process to ensure the General Assembly passes a...