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    November 13, 2012    

 

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Why bother with a Lame Duck Legislator?

Lameduck

After the November election, your representative or senator may not be returning to office in the Spring legislative session. They may be what's commonly referred to as a "lame duck" legislator.

These lame ducks, though, can be important when it comes to voting on controversial legislation. They may be called upon to take action on important issues in January BEFORE they leave office. It's important to communicate with your legislators even if they won't be returning. Make sure your voice is heard.
 

 



Make an Impact: Important information to share with your elected representatives

Click here to download:  The Buck Stays Here: Understanding the Economic Impact of CTPF Pensions

Our new report, The Buck Stays Here, examines the impact that CTPF educators have outside the classroom, and the benefits pensions offer the economy of the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois. 

 

CTPF educators make an immeasurable impact on children: educating, nurturing, and helping them grow into productive citizens and future leaders. Yet an educator's impact extends far beyond the classroom - active and retired educators are also consumers, taxpayers, and voters - who live and work in Chicago and surrounding communities. The report details the economic benefits created by Pension Payments in Illinois and the city of Chicago.

 

Our study found that about 93% of CTPF retirees live in the State of Illinois, and about 50% live in the City of Chicago. CTPF benefit payments provide: 

  • $1.01 billion in direct benefit payments to retirees in the State of Illinois
  •  $1.48 billion in total economic impact in the State of Illinois
  • $527 million in benefit payments to retirees in the City of Chicago
  • $770 million in total economic impact on the City of Chicago

Pension benefit payments and their ripple effect help create markets and jobs. Pensions generate:

  • 11,066 jobs in the State of Illinois, including
  • 5,750 jobs in the City of Chicago

Pensions Matter - Economic Impact by Legislators

CTPF has broken down the impact that pensions have on our economy by legislative district in Illinois. We have created an individual sheet for each senator and representative that you can download, fill out, and share.

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This is a sample of the individual information sheet that CTPF has created for every senator and representative in the Illinois General Assembly. Find your legislators' information on our Education and Advocacy page at www.ctpf.org.  

Make your own impact on legislators by printing out and personalizing these documents for your local lawmakers. Pensions Matter - tell your legislators. You can find a directory of the information sheets on our Education and Advocacy Page at www.ctpf.org.

 

Educational Resources for CTPF Members  

Educate Yourself First

Before you can educate others about CTPF, educate yourself about our fund and take advantage of upcoming training sessions. The  Economic Impact Statement and individual sheets for each legislator are a good place to start, but here are some other resources you may want to use.... 

 

1. Visit our Education and Advocacy Page

The Education and Advocacy page has information about current efforts, links to the Legislative Action Center, and downloadable documents that you can share with legislators.

  

 2. View the Pension FUNDamentals Webinar   

November 1, 2012, the fund offered a CTPF FUNDamentals webinar. This webinar was designed to give members an overview of the fund, the benefits we offer, and the challenges we face. You can download the presentation and also watch your e-mail for dates when the live version will be repeated.

 

AMBASSADOR CALENDAR   

 

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November Calendar

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Letter 1 for Letter of week program posted to Legislative Action Center

 

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MAKE AN IMPACT: IN DISTRICT VISITS. Visit your legislator's home office and share the Economic Impact Statement with him or her.

 

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PHONE IN AND SPEAK UP DAY: call your elected officials starting at 12:00 p.m.

 

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Letter 2 for Letter of week program posted to Legislative Action Center

 

22-23

Thanksgiving observed. CTPF office closed. 

 

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Letter 3 for Letter of week program posted to Legislative Action Center

CTPF MISSION STATEMENT
To provide, protect, and enhance the present and future economic well being of members, pensioners and beneficiaries through efficient and effective management of benefit programs, investment practices and customer service, and to commit to earning and keeping the respect and trust of the participants through quality service and by protecting retirement benefits, in compliance with applicable laws and standards.   

 

CTPF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Jay C. Rehak, president 

Lois W. Ashford, vice president 

Tina Padilla, financial secretary
James F. Ward, recording secretary 

Jeffery Blackwell
Jeanne Marie Freed
Walter E. Pilditch 

Mary Sharon Reilly 

Rodrigo A. Sierra
Jerry Travlos 

Raymond Wohl
Andrea L. Zopp
 
Kevin B. Huber, executive director


Office/Mailing Information 
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Chicago, Illinois 60601-1231
312.641.4464 p.
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