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Roger L. Eddy
| Roger L. Eddy | ||
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| Illinois House of Representatives District 109 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003-March 20, 2012 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $67,836/year | |
| Per diem | $132/per session day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Northern Illinois University, 1981 | |
| Master's | Eastern Illinois University, 1986 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 8, 1958 | |
| Place of birth | Newark, IL | |
| Profession | School Superintendent | |
| Religion | Evangelical Free | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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His sudden resignation brought controversy over the number and amount of pensions he will receive from the state. When he announced his retirement he was earning $107,400 as superintendent of the Hutsonville school district and $75,569 as a state lawmaker. With his new position he stays in the Teachers' Retirement System and with his jump in pay his pension will be at least $141,000 a year. In 2014 he will be able to collect a pension from his work in the legislature of approximately $24,000 a year.[2]
Eddy has served as School Superintendent of Crawford County, Principle/Teacher at Hutsonville High School, and Principle of Watseka High School.
He is a member of the Legislative Committee of the Illinois Association of School Administrators, Elks, and United Way of Wabash Valley Executive Board.[3]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Eddy served on the following committees:
- Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education, Ranking Minority Member
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Eddy served on the following committees:
- Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education
- Computer Technology (Ranking Minority Member)
- Elementary & Secondary Education
- Infrastructure
- Investigative
- Public Policy & Accountability (Ranking Minority Member)
- Revenue & Finance
- Subcommittee on Finance
Elections
2012
Eddy ran for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2012. Due to redistricting, Eddy was running in district 110. However, he withdrew from the race in early March before the primary.[4][5]
2010
Eddy won re-election to the 109th District seat against Democrat Tim Cyr. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 109 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Roger L. Eddy (R)
|
28,182 | 76.46% | ||
| Tim Cyr (D) | 8,676 | 23.54% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Roger Eddy won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 109. He ran unopposed receiving 41,070 votes.[7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 109 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Roger L. Eddy (R)
|
41,070 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Republican Roger Eddy won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 109 receiving 30,067 votes.[8]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 109 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Roger L. Eddy (R)
|
30,067 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Eddy collected $244,324 in campaign contributions. The largest contributors are listed below:[9]
| Illinois House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Roger L. Eddy's campaign in 2010 | |
| Illinois Education Association | $40,000 |
| Bradford Supply Co | $9,000 |
| Morris Jr, John R | $8,000 |
| Mackey, Eugene | $7,380 |
| Illinois Federation Of Teachers | $6,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $244,324 |
2008
In 2008, Eddy collected $211,122 in donations.[10]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Bradford Supply Co. | $12,000 |
| John R. Morris Jr. | $12,000 |
| Steven McGahey | $10,000 |
| Illinois Education Association | $8,500 |
| Jeffrey Reinoehl | $5,000 |
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External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Roger L. Eddy (R) 108th District
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
- ↑ Chicago Tribune, "Lawmaker hits pension jackpot," March 23, 2012
- ↑ Daily Journal, "State: Little-known law allows Eddy to get 2 pensions," March 20, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Eddy
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections "Candidate List," December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results"
- ↑ Illinois Official 2010 General Election Results
- ↑ Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2006
- ↑ Follow the money - Illinois House 2010 donors
- ↑ Eddy Campaign Donors
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| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives District 109 2003–March 20, 2012 |
Succeeded by Brad Halbrook (R) |
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