October 23, 2015

Dear Speaker Madigan, President Cullerton, Leader Durkin and Leader Radogno:
Next week we will complete an unprecedented fourth month without a state budget. Over four
months, its become clear that there are not enough votes to pass a tax increase in the General
Assembly without also enacting much-needed structural reforms. In order to solve this budget
impasse, we must come together to agree on a package of structural reforms that can save taxpayers
billions alongside a balanced budget.
Over the last few weeks, Ive met with each of you individually to try to move beyond this
impasse. I believe its time for all of us to meet as a group, and thanks to the invitation of a few
advocacy groups, I understand everyone has availability on Wednesday, November 18 from 9:30
AM to Noon and is interested in a public meeting. This is excellent news.
As you know, Leaders Meetings are held and conducted by the governors office. As such, while
we appreciate the advocacy groups desire to be involved, we will pick up the organization of the
meeting from here.
We are happy to host the meeting in the governors office in either Springfield or Chicago and will
coordinate with your office on the most appropriate media access (fully open, pooled press,
streamed online, etc.). We will also circulate an agenda in advance of the meeting. My chief of
staff will reach out to your chief of staff to finalize scheduling and logistics.
Thank you for your commitment to solving this impasse. I look forward to seeing you all soon and
on November 18.

Sincerely,

Bruce Rauner
Governor, State of Illinois