Daily Herald Staff Report
The candidates vying to succeed retiring Democratic
state Rep. Paul Froehlich of Schaumburg met formally for the first time
May 4 at Schaumburg Township Hall to share their positions on state
funding for special needs kids.
The forum featured Republican Ryan Higgins and Democrat
Michelle Mussman, both of Schaumburg, who are both candidates for the
56th District state representative seat.
The event was organized by Mike Baker, a Schaumburg
parent and member of the Autism Society of America. Baker intended the
forum to be an opportunity for parents of special needs children to hear
from both candidates on the issue of funding for services. as well as
to ask them questions.
The 56th district covers Schaumburg, and parts of Elk
Grove Village, Hoffman Estates, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Roselle,
Hanover Park and Bloomingdale.
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