Latest News Lt. Governor Candidate Dennis Cook Brings Experience To The Job February 2, 2010 (Orland Park, IL) Learning on the job may be appropriate in some cases, but not as Illinois Lt. Governor says Republican candidate Dennis Cook. “Illinois needs someone with experience,” says Cook. “I am the only one of the six Republican Lt. Governor candidates who’s managed a budget crisis situation. “This is not the time for learning on the job.” Cook points to his experience as President of Consolidated District 230 Board of Education as proof that he is up to the task of being Lt. Governor of Illinois. “My opponents have a wide range of experiences, but not all of them have experience as an elected official, and none of them have experience in managing a crisis situation,” says Cook. “I believe this is what sets me apart from the competition. This is not the time for on the job training.” In 2005, Cook inherited a budget deficit of $3 million along with construction woes and citizens weary of fiscal mismanagement and rising taxes at the expense of quality education. In less than 3 years Cook was instrumental in leading the Board from the $3 million deficit to a $4 million surplus while improving the quality of education. This is the 6th consecutive year under Cook that the District has maintained balanced budgets with surpluses. During his time on the Board the District’s high schools have been ranked among the top public schools in the nation. District 230 is the 7th largest high school district in the state, with an annual budget of over $140 million, more than 1,000 employees, and nearly 9,000 students. “I look forward to bringing new leadership, new ideas and a new commitment to the conservative principles that have made the Republican Party the party of Illinois,” Cook said. “As Lt. Governor I will open up the lines of communication between the legislature and the people. I will fight to reduce taxes, serve as Illinois’ chief jobs creation officer by growing jobs and bringing businesses back to Illinois. I will be the messenger for telling people that Illinois should be the place to bring your business.” Primary Day is tomorrow! Remember to vote Republican, and Vote DENNIS COOK FOR LT. GOVERNOR on February 2.