Governor Richard Ogilvie: In the Interest of the State

Taylor Pensoneau

Governor Richard Ogilvie: In the Interest of the State
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Southern Illinois University Press
Country
United States
Published
10 March 2009
Pages
314
ISBN
9780809329076

Governor Richard Ogilvie: In the Interest of the State

Taylor Pensoneau

This book describes a history of scandal and accomplishment. Although serious scandal erupted in Illinois governor Richard Ogilvie’s administration - eight hundred thousand dollars mysteriously turning up in secretary of state Paul Powell’s hotel room closet, the downfall of two supreme court justices for questionable stock dealings, corruption surrounding the Illinois State Fair - Ogilvie’s accomplishments, as Taylor Pensoneau demonstrates, rank him among the best governors in Illinois history. Perhaps the most important of Ogilvie’s accomplishments during his single term in office (1969-73) was the passage of the state’s first income tax in 1969. Supporting the income tax took political courage on the part of the new governor, but in doing so he saved the financially crippled state from economic disaster. He also looked far into the future; at a time when few people expressed concern with the environment, Ogilvie created an exemplary and hard-hitting antipollution program. He was in office during the Illinois Constitutional Convention in 1970 and was instrumental in the widespread restructuring of Illinois government. Viewing Ogilvie as a pivotal figure in Illinois politics during a time of great social and political turmoil, Pensoneau provides a complete political biography. He sheds light on Ogilvie’s military heroics, his political career, and the Illinois elections of 1968, 1970, and 1972.

This item is not currently in-stock. It can be ordered online and is expected to ship in approx 4 weeks

Our stock data is updated periodically, and availability may change throughout the day for in-demand items. Please call the relevant shop for the most current stock information. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Sign in or become a Readings Member to add this title to a wishlist.