Newly-inaugurated state Rep. Briel aims to tackle community needs

Newly inaugurated state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, will carry her community’s needs this legislative session to prioritize a government that works smarter, manages money responsibly and prioritizes lower costs and effective resources for working families, Briel said in a news release.

Briel was formerly chief of staff for retired state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa. She will use her new position to continue advocating for communities in her district, District 76, by tackling rising costs and expanding assistance to families who need it most, Briel said. The 76th District includes La Salle, Bureau and DeKalb counties.

“This is about building a stronger Illinois, a place I’ve called home my entire life,” Briel said in the news release. “I’m honored to have been passed the torch and take on this responsibility to address the climbing cost of living, access to affordable health- and childcare, and drive policy that invests in public safety, health and education.”

In addition, Briel aims to support workers’ rights, safeguard women’s health protections and cut government waste, allowing more resources and funding to be pooled into services communities rely on.

“As I head into my first legislative session, I look forward to collaborating across the aisle to find real solutions and ensuring our neighbors have the essential tools needed to build a strong and stable future,” Briel sad. “By remaining focused on our community’s needs, I’ll fight to ensure that no one is left behind and that our neighbors get the services they deserve.”