Plans to challenge Conroy in next race for Illinois’ 46th District
Roger Orozco, police officer, marine and former school board member released the following statement today announcing his intention to run for the 46th State House District, challenging incumbent, Deb Conroy:
“I am running for state representative because career politicians like Deb Conroy have taken for granted her constituents. We need politicians willing to stand up to both parties and work for solutions. Deb Conroy has supported partisan gridlock which has created the mess Illinois finds itself in today. I can no longer sit on the sidelines and watch my state representative vote for Madigan budgets, tax hikes and Chicago bailouts.
As an independent voice, I will work to bring true property tax reform, term limits and equitable school funding.”
Roger understands that running for office raises its challenges with entrenched incumbents, who are beholden to Speaker Madigan, but his life experiences have prepared him to challenge the status quo:
“Without hesitation, Deb casts her vote for Speaker Madigan to continue his iron fist rule over Illinois. By giving that vote to Speaker Madigan, it allows them to take funding away from our school children, raise taxes on the hard working people of the 46th, and drive families out of state. These failed policies have crippled the American Dream in Illinois.
We must restore opportunities for Illinois residents. I want my children to have the same opportunities I once had in this state decades ago.”
Roger grew up in Schiller Park, IL. He attended East Leyden High School. Roger is currently employed as a Police Officer. He previously served in the United States Marine Corps. He was on District 93 School Board in the Carol Stream area in 2015. Roger and his family have called Carol Stream home for the past 15 years. He is married and has two younger children.
