Gov. Pat Quinn’s administration launched a Web site Wednesday asking Illinois residents for their input on how the state should solve its fiscal woes.
“Today, we’re asking you to weigh in and help us solve the budget crisis,” David Vaught, director of the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget, tells residents in a video presentation. “After all, it’s your money and Governor Quinn believes that together we can get Illinois back on track.”
Illinois is facing a $13 billion shortfall. The governor is expected to offer his plan for the state’s spending blue print next month.
In the video, Vaught says the state is facing “tough decisions.” He says a solution would likely include a combination of spending cuts, borrowing, help from the federal government and more revenue.
The site, budget.illinois.gov, went live Wednesday afternoon.
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