Rep. Amy Briel to focus on rural issues in committee roles

Briel aims to support local families, rural infrastructure, veterans

Democratic candidate Amy Murri Briel, who is vying for the nomination for the 76th district seat in the Illinois House of Representatives, answers a question Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in a meet the candidates forum at the DeKalb Public Library. Democratic candidates Cohen Barnes and Carolyn Zasada also spoke at the event organized by DeKalb Stands and co-sponsored by the DeKalb County Democrats.

State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, said she will aim to prioritize cost-saving measures for local families and the improvement of public services in rural communities as she takes on a variety of committee assignments in the Illinois House.

Briel will serve on the Agriculture & Conservation and Energy & Environment Committees, where she said she will work to address economic challenges specific to rural areas.

Briel also will serve on the Counties & Townships Committee and Higher Education Committee, in which she said she will be looking to ensure small-town governments, universities and community colleges have the resources and funding they need.

“Families in rural areas are the backbone of Illinois, yet too often, their challenges are overlooked,” Briel said in a news release. “My committee assignments reflect the values and priorities of the families I represent. These new roles allow me to take action on the issues that matter most to me and my community.”

Briel also will serve on the Human Services, Roads & Bridges, and Veterans' Affairs Committees, where she said she’ll advocate for expanded healthcare access, improve infrastructure, and support veterans transitioning to civilian life.

Briel said her positions in all of these committees will allow her to focus on issues that directly impact residents in the district she represents.

“Serving on these committees allows me to focus on solutions that directly impact the lives of rural families in my district,” Briel said. “Our communities deserve the same access to safe infrastructure, quality healthcare, affordable education, and support for farmers and veterans as larger cities.”

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