State Senator Dave Luechtefeld (R-Okawville) continues his commitment to serve the citizens of Southern Illinois with dedication, integrity and hard work.
Improving Southern Illinois’ jobs climate – and opportunities for young people – have been a hallmark of Luechtefeld’s years of public service. As a former teacher and well-respected coach, Luechtefeld has fought to ensure Southern Illinois schools get their fair share of education funding.
Luechtefeld has been a proven leader on the Senate’s Education and Higher Education Committees. He sponsored the historic education funding reform law that ensures a base level of funding for every child in Illinois public schools.
As a champion for the Southern Illinois University system, Luechtefeld has helped maintain the university’s priority in the state’s higher education community. He also helped secure funding for its new Transportation Education Center, Morris Library and Communications Building. The capital plan will also begin to address the University’s long list of deferred maintenance projects.
With the recent Illinois Supreme Court decision striking down the landmark medical malpractice legislation of 2005, the Senator is also committed to passing a new constitutional amendment. Luechtefeld said the 2005 malpractice reform law has made a difference to the citizens of Southern Illinois – the part he likes best about being a public servant.
The current budget crisis and the corrupt government run by former Governor Rod Blagojevich have shaken citizens’ faith. The citizens of Illinois deserve elected officials who are honest and sincere.
Senator Luechtefeld has served in the Illinois Senate since 1995 and was chosen as an Assistant Republican Leader in 2003. He sits on the Senate’s Education, Higher Education, Consumer Protection, Elections, Commerce and Executive Appointments committees.
Luechtefeld was born in Lively Grove and received his bachelor’s degree from St. Louis University and master’s degree from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. He and his wife Flo, also a retired school teacher, live in Okawville. They have four children and nine grandchildren.
“It’s been my distinct honor and pleasure to serve my fellow citizens. I hope that I can continue to work for the people of Southern Illinois with the same honesty, integrity and hard work.” – State Senator Dave Luechtefeld.
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