Springfield, IL – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) took the oath of office on Wednesday, January 8, as lawmakers were sworn in during inaugural ceremonies commemorating the 104th General Assembly. Severin began his second term as 116th District State Rep. by thanking his family and constituents.
“Taking the oath of office is an honor, and serving as State Representative is a full-time job that I take very seriously,” Severin said. “I couldn’t do this without the support of my wife Penny and my family, and I am privileged to represent some of the hardest working, greatest people in the world in southern Illinois. We have a lot of work to do to turn this state around, and I look forward to the challenges ahead.”
Severin first took office in January 2017 as 117th District State Representative after defeating a longtime Democrat incumbent. Severin was remapped into a new district during the 2022 redistricting process. Severin has served the citizens of Edwards, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Marion, Wabash, Washington, Wayne, and White Counties ever since.
“My district is home to some of the best farm ground, most innovative and impactful businesses, outstanding health care facilities, public schools, and institutions of higher learning in the entire state,” Severin said. “The people I represent are struggling with the high cost of living and high property taxes, and I am committed to pushing policies that will provide working people and working families the relief they deserve in this new General Assembly.”
Severin will maintain two full-time district offices in Benton and Mt. Vernon. Severin’s Benton office is located at 303 N. Main Street, Benton, IL 6282, and can be reached at 618-440-5090. Severin’s Mt. Vernon office is located at 2929 Broadway, Suite 3, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864, and can be reached at 618-472-8158. Severin’s website is RepSeverin.com and his email address is Severin@ILHouseGOP.org.
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