Rep. David Welter recently went on a ride-along with the Oswego Police. | David Welter / Twitter
Rep. David Welter recently went on a ride-along with the Oswego Police. | David Welter / Twitter
State Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) recently accompanied Oswego Police on a ride-along that left him praising the work they do across his 75th District.
“Enjoyed my time riding with Officer Novy tonight,” Welter said in post to Twitter. “We should all be grateful for the men and women serving and protecting our community.”
Welter has also recently announced the opening of a new district office in Yorkville, at 46 Saravanos Road just south of the intersection of Illinois Route 47 and Illinois Route 71.
The lawmaker highlighted that his new district office stands as the only legislative office in Kendall County and is open to the public on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Through Dec. 3, Welter is collecting boxes of diapers (any size) and new containers of baby wipes at his Yorkville district office. All donations will be gifted to the Kendall County Community Food Pantry to benefit local families in need. Local residents can drop off their donations at any time.
“I am proud to have the only legislative office in Kendall County to serve local families and taxpayers at a convenient location,” he said. “I welcome you to stop by to share your feedback on legislation or state issues in general, or if you need assistance with a state agency or program. My staff and I look forward to serving you in the heart of Kendall County.”
Welter also recently spoke out about the 36 COVID-related deaths at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home, raising questions about what he sees as the lack of leadership coming from the Pritzker administration on the issue.
“How could the governor and his team have allowed this to happen knowing that our veterans were at risk prior to this pandemic? This question will continue to haunt the families of the heroes that we lost at the LaSalle Home and other veterans' homes across the state,” Welter said.
Welter said that an audit assessed over 250 protocols, policies, and procedures at four state-run veterans’ facilities that focused on “health, safety and public health emergencies and water management programs.”
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