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2010 Newspaper Endorsements for 50th District Primary Election

Daily Herald Endorsement

For House District 50, GOP: Hatcher

"We said in October 2008 that voters would do well to send Kay Hatcher to Springfield to represent the 50th House District, and we see no compelling reason today why she should not get her party's support."


Chicago Tribune Endorsement

50th District (far west suburbs):

"Freshman Republican Representative Kay Hatcher...has established herself as an impressive voice for fiscal discipline and high ethical standards. She is endorsed."


Kane County Chronicle Endorsement

Illinois House District 50 (R): Hatcher

"We have been impressed with how Hatcher has handled her first term in office. Hatcher says her top priority will be jobs, and we believe she can follow through...experience with the Valley Industrial Manufacturing Board, Valley Workforce Investment Board and many Chamber of Commerce and corporate economic initiatives gives her an ideal perspective on bringing jobs back to Illinois. Hatcher says she reaches for policy, not politics. Her actions so far as a freshman representative have backed up her words. Endorsed."


The Beacon-News Endorsement

Hatcher our pick for House 50th

"In her first year in office, Hatcher has maintained an emphasis on fiscal conservatism, while promoting efforts to work with legislators of both major parties on government accountability and reform...Hatcher has shown she can work with others toward a path of progress for all. We encourage residents of the 50th District to cast their vote for Hatcher in Tuesday's Republican primary"


The Kendall County Record Endorsement

Our choice in next Tuesday's balloting: Kay Hatcher

"Kay has been a moderate, intelligent voice in the State House since her election in November of 2008...Hatcher understands the art of compromise and working with others to get things done for taxpayers...we feel Hatcher has earned another term, especially considering she has only served in the legislature for one year. Her views better reflect the increasing diversity of the 50th District."


2010 50th District Primary Local Support

A few of the many people supporting Kay:

Tom Cross, Illinois House Republican Leader
Tim Schmitz, Deputy Republican Leader
Honorable Patricia Reid Lindner
Honorable Robert and Helen Mitchler
Karen McConnaughay, Kane County Board Chair
Anne Vickery, Kendall County Board Chair
Honorable Mike McCoy
Honorable Frank Miller
Honorable John Church
Jim Allen, retired Sheridan Mayor
Dave Anderson, Elburn Village President
Dale Berman, North Aurora Village President
Valerie Burd, Yorkville Mayor
Kevin Burns, Geneva Mayor
Kathleen Curtis, Maple Park Village President
Jim Davis, Newark Mayor
Bob Hausler, Plano Mayor
Judy Heim, Millbrook Village President
Dean Hummell, Big Rock Village President
Marilyn Michelini, Montgomery Village President
Sean Michels, Sugar Grove Village President
Jeff Schielke, Batavia Mayor
Patsy Smith, Campton Hills Village President
Scott Smith, Minooka Village President
Tom Thomas, Sandwich Mayor
Debbie Washburn, Virgil Village President


2010 Organization Support

A few of the organizations supporting Kay:

Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois
Local 150
IPACE
Independent Voters of Illinois
Illinois State Rifle Association


2008 Newspaper Endorsements

Chicago Tribune Endorsement

"50th District (Aurora area): Republican Kay Hatcher of Yorkville, a Kendall County Board member and president of the forest preserve, is bright and has extensive experience on regional issues. She will bring a lot of energy to this job. She is endorsed over Democrat Mary Schneider of Batavia and Green Party candidate Sandra Lezon of Plano for this open seat."


Daily Herald Endorsement

" House District 50

Voters will do well to send Republican Kay Hatcher to Springfield to replace retiring GOP Rep. Pat Lindner. Hatcher, of Yorkville, has a wealth of local-government experience, including service as a school board member, Kendall County Board member and president of the Kendall County Forest Preserve District. A marketing director and legislative liaison for a Crystal Lake senior services agency, she is smart, independent and intimately familiar with issues confronting state government. Democrat Mary Schneider, a successful advocate on stem cell research, is an energetic candidate who also is familiar with Illinois issues and demonstrates a compelling independent streak. Sandra Lezon is seeking the position on the Green Party ticket. But neither candidate can match the experience of Hatcher, whose campaign emanates strength and determination."


2008 Newspaper Endorsements from the 50th District Primary

Chicago Tribune Endorsement

"50th District (Kane and Kendall Counties): Republican Rep. Pat Lindner is retiring and four Republicans want to succeed her. The most promising is Kay Hatcher of Yorkville, marketing director for Senior Services Associates and president of the Kendall County Forest Preserve District. She has been deeply involved in school and civic affairs and is an advocate for the aged and disabled. She understands that voters are outraged at the political bickering in Springfield. Her experience, she says, has taught her 'the value of finding compromise while sticking to core values.' She is endorsed."


Chicago Sun-Times Endorsement

"50th: This district covering Kane and Kendall Counties has four solid GOP candidates vying to replace retiring Rep. Pat Lindner (R-Sugar Grove). We pick Kendall County Forest Preserve District president and county board member Kay Hatcher of Yorkville. Her job as marketing director and legislative liaison for Senior Services Associates should provide insight on issues facing an aging population."


Daily Herald Endorsement

House District 50

"Longtime GOP state Rep. Pat Lindner has held the House District 50 seat for about 15 years, but her pending retirement has spurred four Republicans in Kane and Kendall counties to vie for the spot.

"The most experienced candidate and our choice is Kendall County Forest Preserve President and county board member Kay Hatcher of Yorkville."


The Beacon News Endorsement

"Our endorsement in this close contest goes to Kay Hatcher. Her 15 years as a Kendall County Board member makes her the only elected official in this race and gives her an edge when it comes to experience as a public servant. At the same time, as the marketing director and legislative liaison for Senior Services Associates, the Yorkville resident understands how everyday people, especially the most vulnerable, are affected by legislation."


Kane County Chronicle Endorsement

"We think Yorkville resident Hatcher is the best choice, and she wins our endorsement.

"Hatcher is a Kendall County Board member and president of the Kendall County Forest Preserve. Hatcher has an extensive background in public service and volunteerism.

"We believe that she will work hard for the residents of District 50 if given the chance."