Dear Friends,

“It’s been an honor to serve in the Illinois House of Representatives since 1989. I currently represent the 73rd legislative district, which includes much of northern Peoria, the north and west townships of Peoria County, five townships in Bureau County, most of Woodford County and all of Marshall County.

Currently, I am concentrating on reforming the State’s archaic mental health system. I have also focused on constituent services and on issues relating to health care, economic development, education reform, and restoring the Illinois River.

I invite you to look around on this website and learn more about my work in the Illinois General Assembly. Feel free to contact my office if you have any questions or concerns.”

Thanks.

Peoria, IL…State Representative David Leitch (R-Peoria) is instituting a green solution to waste disposal at his annual Summer Reading Club Ice Cream and Swimming Parties.  Rep. Leitch’s Office will be participating in TerraCycle’s Drink Pouch Brigade^TM Program.

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Fair offers seniors health care information and more

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Free blood pressure screenings, health care literature and information on volunteer organizations were among the many services for senior citizens Wednesday morning at Snyder Village.

Sponsored by state Rep. Dave Leitch, R-Peoria, and Sen. Dale Risinger, R-Peoria, the senior fair has been held for the past decade and typically draws more than 150 seniors.

“It’s an opportunity for a lot of the senior citizens to get connected with state services and to be able to ask questions,” Leitch said. “It’s just a very important way to be accessible and be helpful at the same time.” Continue reading »

from July 27, 2009, Peoria Journal Star-

PEORIA –

There are the fairs that attract 7-year-olds – rich with cotton candy, amusement rides and farm animals.

Then there are those that cater to their grandparents – the informative kind. Seniors can get free health screenings, learn about financial fraud and discover how to save money on phone bills and prescriptions.

Three senior citizen events – a town hall meeting, a health and information fair and a community phone bill clinic – are being held over the next couple of weeks. The events, sponsored by area state representatives and senators, are designed to help educate and protect seniors.

“It’s remarkable how confused some people, elderly or not, are about various programs, whether federal or state, or how to sign up for them,” said state Rep. Dave Leitch, R-Peoria. “It’s just an outreach that’s fun on a number of different levels.” Continue reading »

State Rep. David Leitch (R-Peoria) wants taxpayers to visit www.reinventillinois.com, a Web site where citizens can submit ideas on how to cut the state budget and what reforms are needed to reinvent state government.

This is a very welcome pursuit.

“With Governor Quinn suggesting an income tax increase, it is more important than ever for the state to institute spending reforms,” Leitch said. Continue reading »