Vella Fights to Freeze Senior Property Tax Increases

ROCKFORD, Ill. – To help reduce the financial burden on his constituents, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, introduced legislation to lower property taxes on seniors by freezing assessment values for seniors receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI). “While...

Vella Supports “No Budget, No Pay” Legislation

ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is backing legislation that would prevent state legislators from receiving a paycheck if no budget is passed. “As we saw during the previous budget impasse, the lack of a budget causes massive strain on our...