Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Carbondale) | Facebook
Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Carbondale) | Facebook
In an Aug. 22 Facebook post, Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Carbondale) announced the second annual Buffalo Tro Dinner and Skeet Shoot.
“Don't miss the 2nd Annual Buffalo Tro Dinner! See you Oct. 1st!" Jacobs posted.
The campaign fundraiser will be held at Arrowhead Lodge in Wolf Lake.
In an Aug. 10 news release, Jacobs expressed displeasure about potential blackouts.
“Our warnings about blackouts and brownouts and the threat to the grid by arbitrarily imposing closure dates on our coal-fired power and natural gas power plants fell on deaf ears, and Governor Pritzker signed off on the legislation with no regard for the impact it would have on Southern Illinois,” Jacobs said. “I am hearing from Ameren customers that their bills have gone up this summer as much as 400% in some cases. Businesses of all sizes, working families, and seniors are all feeling the pinch of higher food and gas prices, and are now being whacked by unsustainable and unaffordable higher energy costs."
Jacobs has proposed legislation he said will reduce energy costs.
"We can bring down the price of energy and restore our own energy independence by using our vast natural resources to power the grid," Jacobs said. "The legislation I’m sponsoring along with Rep. Windhorst, Rep. Severin, and several of my colleagues from throughout downstate Illinois would stabilize our electric grid, cut energy costs across the board, and eliminate bureaucratic barriers to bringing new power plants online. This is about providing our citizens with the reliable, affordable, efficient, and sustainable power they need and deserve.”
In June, he announced a community development block grant for Mount Vernon. "These Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) will improve sewer and water delivery systems, improve housing situations for individuals struggling with the high cost of living, and sends the message that I'm fighting for Southern Illinois' fair share of infrastructure funds," said Jacobs.
Jacobs was first elected to the Illinois House in 2020. His legislative experience includes serving on the Tourism, and Higher Education committees. Jacobs resides in Pomona.
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