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Kifowit Named 2014 Edgar Fellow

AURORA, Ill. – In recognition of her dedication to public service, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, has been chosen as a 2014 Edgar Fellow, an exclusive group of leaders from public service, non-profit, media, and advocacy organizations from across the state.

 

“Our community and Illinois as a whole face many challenges, which can only be solved through cooperation from all sectors and viewpoints,” Kifowit said. “The Edgar Fellowship will allow me to meet with leaders from across Illinois to share the views of the residents in my area and to discuss how we can keep moving our state forward.”

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The Edgar Fellowship was founded by former Governor Jim Edgar in 2012 to encourage dialogue across regional, political and ethnic lines. Fellows will attend a four-day training session at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign focused on discussing the problems facing Illinois. Over 150 applicants applied for the fellowship this year, with 40 being selected.

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“During my short time in office, I have worked to be a strong advocate for the communities I represent by listening to their views first,” Kifowit said. “I am looking forward to participating in this valuable seminar and bringing what I learn back to the district, to bring greater state support to the issues my neighbors face.”

 

For more information, please contact Rep. Kifowit’s constituent service office at 630-585-1308, email Stephanie.Kifowit@att.net, or visit www.ILDistrict84.com

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