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Pekau for Congress has issued the following press release:

“We all agree the world needs to stay united in support of Ukraine and against Russia’s atrocities. One of the best ways to do this is to enact policies that allow the United States to once again become energy independent, as we were just two short years ago, so we can be an exporter of oil and gas to our allies in Europe and elsewhere.

I agree with the president that we need to fight inflation. Right now, working families are struggling to keep up with the rising costs of gas and utility prices, forcing them to make tough decisions on where their money goes. However, his solution to fix high inflation is more government spending, raising taxes on businesses and families, and increasing government mandates and policies that have led to the highest energy costs in our country’s history. Anyone with a basic understanding of economics knows that these polices will add to inflation not tame it and Americans deserve better!

I was happy to hear President Biden disavow the Democratic Party’s plan to defund the police. However, his remaining approach on crime follows failed Democratic policies of blaming police first and a series of additional gun laws. Instead, we need to protect Americans by enforcing existing laws, holding criminals accountable, and keeping violent criminals behind bars so our neighborhoods can be secure.

I look forward to representing the 6th District in Congress and working to keep Americans safe and prosperous by putting people over politics.”

About Keith Pekau: Keith Pekau is a decorated veteran, successful small businessman, and Mayor of Orland Park who will put people over politics in the 6th District. Pekau was elected Mayor of Orland Park in April 2017 in his first run for elected office. During his tenure, he proactively worked to reduce crime in Orland Park, leading to the lowest village crime rate in over a quarter-century. He works closely with regional municipal and business partners, co-founded the Chicago Southland Interstate Alliance, an I-80 corridor development group, and is on the board of the I-80 Coalition. Pekau is a decorated combat veteran and Air Force Instructor Weapons System Officer. Born and raised in Orland Park, he has a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Arizona State University and an M.B.A. from Duke University, as a Fuqua Scholar.