OTTAWA – The La Salle County Republican Central Committee is hosting a “Rally for Representation” in Ottawa’s Washington Square Park on Saturday, January 30th at 1:00 PM, and anyone not happy with the 16th CD's representation to the US Congress is invited to attend.
"Over the past six years, Illinois' 16th Congressional District Rep. Adam Kinzinger has not met nor communicated with the La Salle County Republican Central Committee, despite repeated invitations to do so," a statement from LaSalle County GOP chairman Larry Smith said Monday. "Beginning last year, Rep. Kinzinger became a frequent, public critic of former President Donald Trump, who was at that time the President of the United States, the leader of the Republican Party, and his Commander-In-Chief. Rep. Kinzinger's remarks have reached a level of disconnect and inappropriateness that we, as his fellow Republicans and constituents, can no longer remain silent."
The statement goes on to say, "It is past time that we send a clear message that his actions and comments do not represent a significant portion of his constituents and the majority of the La Salle County Republican Central Committee."
The La Salle County Republican Central Committee is hosting a “Rally for Representation” in Ottawa’s Washington Park, the home of the Lincoln-Douglas Debate, on Saturday, January 30th at 1:00 PM. (The park is located between Lafayette St., Jackson St., and LaSalle St.)
The group has invited Rep. Kinzinger to the rally to speak to his constituents and their friends and neighbors.
"Adam Kinzinger was elected and sent to Congress to represent his constituents. We believe he has neglected this duty. Please attend this rally and make your voices heard," the announcement says.
