State Senator Sam McCann Introduces Legislation For Election of Illinois Ag. Director
State Senator Sam McCann has filed legislation that would give citizens the opportunity to make the Illinois Director of Agriculture an elected position.
The legislation, officially titled Senate Joint Resolution 14, would put a question on the ballot for voters in Illinois to decide if they would like to make the decision on who Illinois’ Director of Agriculture would be in future elections.
Currently, the Department of Agriculture is overseen by a director who is appointed by the Governor. The only elected officials in Illinois are the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Treasurer,
Comptroller, Secretary of State and Attorney General.
Twelve US states have elected Ag. Officials, including Iowa and Kentucky.
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The legislation, officially titled Senate Joint Resolution 14, would put a question on the ballot for voters in Illinois to decide if they would like to make the decision on who Illinois’ Director of Agriculture would be in future elections.
Currently, the Department of Agriculture is overseen by a director who is appointed by the Governor. The only elected officials in Illinois are the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Treasurer,
Comptroller, Secretary of State and Attorney General.
Twelve US states have elected Ag. Officials, including Iowa and Kentucky.
Click Here to read more.