Friday, May 14, 2010                                                                                                 773.639.5129

http://www.wallsforgov.com                                                                                      Bruceec1@yahoo.com

PRESS RELEASE

Sunday, May 16, 2010

1:00 PM

Millennium Park, Near the Bean

Michigan and Madison Streets

Chicago, IL 60601

WILLIAM DOCK WALLS AND ED SCANLAN TO ANNOUNCE THEIR CAMPAIGN FOR ILLINOIS GOVERNOR AND  LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Prior to the recent Democrat Primary Ed Scanlan and William Dock Walls each submitted petitions and nomination papers to run for Governor of the State of Illinois. While sparring and debating the issues on the campaign trail, Dock and Ed realized they had a lot in common.  Although Scanlan grew up on Chicago’s Southwest side, graduated St. Ignatius, Notre Dame and DePaul Law School and Walls grew up on the Southeast side of town, graduated CVS, Tuskegee University and IIT-Chicago Kent College of Law, both are Fiscally Conservative and Socially Responsive. Neither Walls nor Scanlan are eager to raise taxes or grow government.

Although, neither remained on the Primary Ballot, both Walls and Scanlan remained committed to the implementation of policies sure to improve Illinois. Convinced that together they can make a difference and repair Illinois, Walls and Scanlan have joined forces as Independent Candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor respectively. They combined Walls broad and expansive campaign organization with Scanlan’s vast fundraising potential. Scanlan indicated he will loan the campaign up to one million dollars.

Walls said “Ed and I are committed to the creation of hundreds of thousands of sustainable Private Sector jobs. We have plans to increase the number of manufacturing firms, fully fund education, properly restructure the Illinois Pension, and make our state forever economically viable.

According to Scanlan, “When it comes to wages, operations and pensions, Illinois State Government is way over-priced. We must adopt the best practices, proven in Private industry, and Normalize our overall costs. We must control state spending while maximizing services and providing the assistance people need most.” 

“Ed and I know that none of the other candidates have the will, desire or ability to effectively lead Illinois.  We must alleviate the current economic crisis. We must create jobs and address the issues affecting safety in our communities.” Said Walls.

Walls and Scanlan have been warmly received and encouraged by voters throughout the entire state. Both are confident people will contribute money to support this campaign. Their goal is to inspire disaffected voters to come out and vote in record numbers.  

####

Tuesday, April 27, 2010                                                             773.639.5129

http://www.wallsforgov.com                                                  Bruceec1@yahoo.com

PRESS ADVISORY

TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010

 WILLIAM DOCK WALLS PROPOSES A SUITABLE ROLE FOR NATIONAL GUARD

Like everyone else, candidate for Governor of the State of Illinois, William “Dock” Walls (I) is troubled by the massive number of killings in Chicago. However, Walls is convinced that the proposal by legislators Fritchey (Dem 11^th District) and Lashawn Ford (Dem 8^th District) to dispatch the National Guard to patrol Chicago streets is ill advised.  National Guardsmen do not have the sensitivity or training necessary to serve and protect the citizens of Chicago.

 According to William Walls, “We must alleviate the current crisis and help improve overall safety. However, It would be too risky to allow the National Guard to take control of our neighborhoods. We can not allow Chicago to become a Police State. Yet, there is an appropriate role for every citizen and every force available. The National Guard should be deployed to monitor our Ports, Airports, Waterways, Railways and Highways to help stop the flow of illegal guns and drugs into the City of Chicago.”

Walls said, “Tens of thousands of cargo containers pass through and arrive in Chicago each day. The vast majority of them go unexamined, Many of them contain illegal gun and drugs.

Walls is calling upon Governor Quinn to order the National Guard to take over the investigation and inspection duty of containers passing through and along our Ports, Airports, Waterways, Railways and Highways. The National Guard should be instructed to strategically concentrate on identifying vehicles and vessels that might potentially carry dangerous contraband.

Chicago police officers currently assigned these enforcement duties could be redeployed to assist in troubled neighborhoods.

####

Illinois State Senate President John Cullerton’s office said he was “disappointed” Sunday night after his son was cited with driving under the influence in a Senate SUV provided to Cullerton.

Garritt M. Cullerton, 26, had a blood-alcohol level of 0.188 when he was pulled over in the 800 block of North Dearborn Street shortly after midnight Sunday, according to Chicago police. The level is more than twice the legal limit of 0.08.

“A Senate vehicle assigned to the Senate President for official legislative business was used by his son without his authorization,” said a statement issued this evening by John Cullerton’s office.

“The Senate President is disappointed that this incident occurred and takes this matter very seriously. He will work to ensure that this does not occur in the future.”

Garritt Cullerton was cited with DUI, negligent driving and improper lane usage, police said.

He was driving a 2009 Ford Escape registered to the state Senate, according to records and police. Garritt Cullerton did not have any immediate comment. 

John Cullerton sponsored a 2008 law requiring motorists convicted of drunk driving to blow into a device to prove their sobriety. Offenders have to do it every time they get behind the wheel in order to start the car. The measure, one of the strictest in the nation, was aimed at first-time offenders convicted of driving under the influence.

Garritt Cullerton worked as an analyst for the state House, according to state records. His LinkedIn page says he went to work for the state in 2007 after graduating from DePaul University and stayed there through November 2009.

The senate president’s office did not answer several questions, such as when he first learned of the incident. Garritt Cullerton still lives at home with his parents, according to records.

BY CHRIS ESSIG, The Southern Springfield Bureau http://thesouthern.com/news/local/state-and-regional/article_c09927e6-430f-11df-99c6-001cc4c03286.html

Posted: Thursday, April 8, 2010 8:07 am