My name is Ricardo A. Fernandez and I am running for the State Senate as a Republican in the new 18th District. My wife, Gina, and I have lived together in the district for over 21 years. We love our community and have been blessed to be born and enjoy the greatness of America. We want to see Illinois be revitalized and once again become a successful state that attracts businesses, fully employs its residents, and responsibly manages the pensions of our hard-working retirees.

This can be achieved by governing by the lessons I learned from growing up in a large family: hard work, self-reliance, honesty, integrity, family values, duty, helping your neighbor, the power of faith, and a sense of responsibility to community and country.

This year, instead of looking around for someone to represent me in Springfield, I have decided to “do something about it.”  As a candidate to become your State Senator I am committed to:

• Strengthen Illinois’ economy and help the taxpayers of Illinois by providing state income tax relief.
• Promote job growth and assist businesses in Illinois. Attract new businesses to the state by lowering the corporate income tax rate for all businesses in Illinois, not just a select few.
• Cut waste in government, end wasteful spending, demand accountability in Springfield and balance the budget.
• Save the pensions for retirees.

I am writing because I need your help to realize this goal. Please see my website and if you believe in me, you can volunteer to help or make a donation to assist the campaign for the March 20, 2012 primary. Together we can get results and do something about it!

Ricardo A. Fernandez Ph.D