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WHEN:
Thurs, Sep 3rd at 7:00 pm
WHERE:
CSM Campaign HQ
14 W Miner Street, Arlington Heights
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Property taxes. The cost of living. Where our money actually goes and whether it's coming back to us. These are the things I hear about at every door across our district, and most of us were never really taught how any of it works.
So let’s change that.
Join us for a free community conversation with Ralph Martire of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability. Ralph has spent his career making Illinois tax and budget policy make sense, and he's going to break down how our system works and where it can be fairer for families like yours. No jargon. No sales pitch. Just a real conversation about your money and how our state can do better by you.
What You'll Learn
How Illinois actually raises and spends money, in plain language
Why property taxes keep climbing and what drives them
How our tax system falls short for working and middle-class families
What a fairer system could look like and how we get there
Why This Matters
Carina hears it at every door across the district: the cost of living keeps rising, property tax bills keep climbing, and families are doing everything right and still feel like they're falling behind. But most of us were never taught how any of the system underneath that actually works.
That's the gap this night is meant to close. Because you can't fix what you don't understand, and you can't hold anyone accountable for a system nobody explained to you. Carina believes people deserve a government that's transparent about where their money goes and honest about who it's really working for.
Ralph Martire has spent his career making Illinois tax and budget policy make sense to regular people. We're grateful to partner with him, and with the Canty and Grasse campaigns, to bring this conversation to our community.
Come As You Are
You don't need a finance background. You don't need to know a single thing about the state budget. You just need an evening and a little curiosity about where your money goes and how our state can do better by you.
Bring a friend. Bring a neighbor. Bring Your Questions.
Can’t make the event?
You can still chip in to the movement!
Can’t make the event? You can still chip in to the movement!
What Your Contribution Supports:
Every dollar raised directly supports:
Printing literature and voter guides
Community outreach and door-to-door conversations
Hosting town halls and neighborhood meet & greets
Digital outreach to reach families across the district
Volunteer materials and organizing tools
Ensuring working families hear directly from their candidate
Campaigns aren’t powered by speeches alone — they’re powered by connection. Your support helps us reach more neighbors, have more conversations, and build a campaign that truly represents this district.
What Carina Is Fighting For
Your support fuels a platform centered on:
An Economy That Works for All of Us
Policies that make life more affordable for working families — not harder.
Affordable Housing & Safe Communities
Smart development, prevention-first safety strategies, and investment that strengthens neighborhoods.
Public Education & Youth Investment
Fully funded schools, mental health supports, and equitable opportunities for every child.
Health & Mental Health Access
Expanded Medicaid access and community-based care.
Government Accountability
Leadership that listens and puts people first.
Let’s Build This Together
Carina often says: This isn’t just a campaign. It’s a community.
Whether you’re coming for the trivia, the conversation, or the cause — your presence matters.
Join us. Bring a friend. Build what’s next.
Thank you for all your support – hope to see you there!
