Effingham, IL, February 22, 2024 – After hosting Illinois Senator Steve McClure in October of last year, Effingham County Board Chairman Josh Douthit recently hosted United States Congressman Mike Bost at the second Chairman’s Corner. Congressman Bost spoke directly to Effingham County elected officials and department heads about the problems facing Illinois and those issues discussed in Washington DC that have a direct impact on Effingham County and the Illinois 12th Congressional District. Congressman Bost stated his biggest priority right now is securing the southern border and he supported HR 2: Secure the Border Act- which the US House sent to the US Senate over 10 months ago, and is still waiting to be acted on by the US Senate.
Congressman Bost stated he is the Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Committee and a member of the Agriculture Committee and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Congressman Bost noted his leadership position in the VA Committee allows him to have a profound influence in taking care of Effingham County Veterans. Congressman Bost went on to state Effingham County Farmers have the biggest impact on economic prosperity in the county and he fights hard for them every day and listens to them when preparing the Farm Bill in Washington DC. Congressman Bost stated he continues to seek and support funding for local infrastructure projects directly affecting Effingham County.
Congressman Bost shared he quickly invested in Effingham County by establishing a full-time office in the Effingham County Building to better serve the needs of Effingham County residents. Congressman Bost stated he is honored to represent Effingham County and will continue the positive working relationship with Effingham County elected officials and residents. Chairman Douthit spoke about the program and thanked Congressman Bost for taking the time to meet with Effingham County elected officials and department heads. Chairman Douthit stated, “We are honored to have Mike Bost representing Effingham County, when Congressman Bost was reelected to the newly drawn 12th Congressional District, he immediately went to work for Effingham County and I appreciate and support his efforts in making sure our Veterans are cared for, our Farmers feel supported, and our Infrastructure is secure for the future.”
Congressman Bost can be visited at 101 N. Fourth Street, Suite 302, Effingham, IL 62401
About Effingham County Board
The Effingham County Board is the legislative body of County Government comprised of nine elected members, each representing a geographic district within the County. The Board participates in an open meeting monthly on the third Monday of the month with the exception of holidays in which the meeting date is moved to Tuesday. The Board also encompasses a variety of committees that report and recommend to the board. To learn more about committee meetings or county board meetings, please visit our website. http://effinghamcountyil.gov/board.