AARP commends Governor Pat Quinn for selecting Chicago Alderman Manny Flores to serve as the new Chair of the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC).
Flores is a knowledgeable public servant with a strong public policy background, and solid constituent service experience.
AARP is hopeful that his appointment, on the heels of the appointment of ICC Commissioner John Colgan, will help to better balance the needs of Illinois consumers with the desires of utility companies.
As the recession continues to impact people across Illinois, the ICC is critical to protecting consumers from unfair and excessive utility rate hikes.
A recent AARP survey found that nearly 45% of people age 50 and older are struggling to pay for utilities, while 21% have had to delay paying their utility bills because of costs.
The people of Illinois need an ICC that will stand up for and show concern for their interests.
AARP congratulates Ald. Flores on this nomination, and believes the Senate should confirm him. We look forward to working with Ald. Flores and the entire ICC to ensure that Illinois consumers have the protections they need and deserve.
AARP has nearly 1.8 million members in Illinois.
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Is this a paid position Manny? If so; what happen Illinois run out of unemployed taxpayers with integrity? Hey Manny is this a non-paying position? Because if it is? You are probably the only one working for free in the state? It figures you be Latino! And as far as being the first Latino; all I can say is regardless of heritage this is America that should not be exception for overall qualifications. Illinois has plenty idiots already that lack the courage, and integrity to hold any office of trust. Just look at the idiot who appointed you. I could care less if you are the first Latino; I am more impressed if you openly assisted law enforcement with cleaning up the corruption so the average taxpayer could get a fair shake. I personally like to see the current members of the Prisoner Review Board removed from office, and replace with members more inline with the plight of the rehabilitated taxpayer, rather than be a rubber stamp for the Governors Quinn special Agenda. Good luck, hope you are not crook like Quinn!
congrads to you, manny. i am proud to say that i knre from the first time we had a conversation that you were, and are, going to achieve great things for our community and the city. great choice!!!!!!