It all begins with a conversation. In the 68th District, we take pride in helping our community and look for our community to provide their experiences with us. If you would like to send us your testimonial statements, pictures, or videos please send them to ricardo@staterepdavevella.com or submit them below.

 Community Testimonials

“Your office was able to bridge a gap with ides that for 11 weeks it seemed no one else could. Within a day or so everything was taken care of. I am very thankful and appreciative of all of your staffs efforts."

- Jeff Kenagy (Rockford, IL)

“I am very grateful for the help I received with my unemployment. I was without income for almost two months and your office got my issue resolved in a little under two weeks.”

- Marketta Fletcher (Rockford, IL)

“Thanks to representative Dave Vella and his staff I finally was approved for my CCL. I tried twice my self and was denied two years ago. I received my CCL less than a month with the help for state representative Dave Vella and his staff.”

- Curtis White (Rockford, IL)

Dave's office helped me at a stressful time. I was laid off my job. I received letters from IDES stating my benefits will be froze and I needed to repay 10 months of benefits from the year prior. After unsucessfully trying to figure out what caused this I contacted Dave's office. They quickly got me in contact with an IDES supervisor that was able to unfreeze my benefits. I would have an appeal hearing for the year prior. Dave's office stayed in contact throughout the six month appeal process. Always offering to get my questions answwered, checking for updates and even listening to my frustrations several times. I would like to say "Thank you" to everyone at Dave Vella's office.

- Mark Arnold (Rockford, IL)

My case was handled very well by State Rep. Vella's office. I was highly satisfied with the outcome of my case and I would highly recommend their services.

- Christopher Bandera (Roscoe, IL)

 

“I want to thank State Rep. Dave Vella for his prompt attention to the matter of delayed Covid-19 vaccination in Winnebago County. Through your help my wife and I now have both scheduled vaccinations. Again, thank you for your assistance and support. You represent a commendable ideal of service to the community."

- Douglas Hartman (Rockford, IL)

 

"I contacted State Rep. Vella's office for help fixing an issue with my unemployment. I had been on the IDES callback system for about 4 weeks, and I wasn't being paid. His office responded to me instantly, took my info and I received a call from IDES within 48 hours and my problem was resolved. I highly recommend reaching out to his office if you need assistance with anything in his district." 

- Traci Gallagher (Machesney Park, IL)

"Dear Mr. Vella, your office staff has been great to me, I do believe you have one of a kind team.  Thank you for all the help I got from your office in getting scheduled for my Covid-19 vaccine appointment. Your staff not only helped me get scheduled, but they called me and checked on me as well."

- Hilal Khanqashi (Rockford, IL)

 

"I want to thank Dave and Ricardo for presenting a certificate of recognition to our Guilford students. The students you met with are not only under represented in trades but they are often under appreciated for their efforts and successes in their schooling. Mainly because their grades may not be the best but their heart, effort and skills can truly be amazing. I wanted to let you know how you two being here and thanking them for their work meant more to them than you probably know." 

- Teacher, Mark Anderson (Rockford, IL)

"Thank you to your office, I was able to navigate within the process of my FOID card application. I have received it and without your help this could have taken a longer time than expected. Your service is appreciated. Thank you, State Representative Vella for your help." 

- Karol Szul (Rockford, IL)

 

 "I contacted State Rep. Vella's office with help with IDES not paying my benefits and not getting things resolved. His office moved quickly and in a couple days got things resolved and I was able to get my payments and benefits. Service was very helpful and on time." 

- Andrew Medina (Rockford, IL)

"I was recently a victim of unemployment fraud. I contacted IDES to report the fraud; after waiting for a no response from IDES, I contacted the Office of State Rep. Vella.  Within a week I got a call back from IDES and took care of my problem.  I have to thank Dave Vella and his staff for their response and follow up in a timely manner." 

- Greg Scalise (Machesney Park, IL)

 

"I came to State Representative Dave Vella for assistance to receive my backpay benefits and to fix my problem with my IDES debit card that I never received. Not only did his office help me fix the issue, but I got my new card and my backpay benefits. Thank you for helping me." 

- Shawn Hoffman (Machesney Park, IL) 

"Thank you for your great help getting a TIME to receive my second Covid-19 vaccine.  I made multiple calls to the health department, but no success until your team stepped in to help me greatly. You’ve been doing a great job helping the community." 

- Bina Holland (Rockford, IL)

 

“I reached out to State Rep. Vella's office for assistance on my IDES case. Over the course of many weeks, Rep. Vella's staff worked with IDES to ensure the barriers to applying for unemployment were removed. I have no doubt that without their actions, I would still be struggling to resolve the barriers. I appreciate very much the responsiveness and support of State Rep. Vella's office." 

- Tera Wenner (Rockford, IL)

"After waiting 9 months for my IL Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) to be reprinted, I contacted Dave Vella's office for help. His staff quickly replied to my request and helped me receive my replacement card. Thank you very much." 

- Justin Smoot (Machesney Park, IL)

 

“I just wanted to sincerely thank you for making sure I was taken care of. You and your Chief of Staff Ricardo Montoya Picazo have been simply amazing helping me with my issues with IDES during the pandemic.  I was treated with kindness and professionalism, and Ricardo continued to follow up with me to make sure all my concerns were resolved, and until I was able to receive my benefits.”  

- Jonathan Moore (Rockford, IL)

 

“I was having issues with my unemployment claim, so I was referred to State Representative Dave Vella for assistance. I was not having success on my own but with the help of the representative’s office they were able to apply some pressure and get my case resolved. They made me feel that I wasn’t alone, and someone cared. It got resolved and I got paid.”

- John Hammack (Rockford, IL)

 

“I was about to become homeless, and my landlord wanted me to move out. I had an open and pending IDES case. I tried hard to connect with them, but it was extremely hard to make contact. I was desperate and then, I heard about getting help at the office of my State Representative. I contact his office, welcomed to help me, and that same day I received a call and resolved my issue. I received payment one week later. Thank you for helping me not become homeless.”

- Basheer Alsahmi (Rockford, IL)

 

"I am glad the Office of Rep. Dave Vella helped me fix my problems with IDES and the quick action his office took. I can't say enough good about the help I got. I would still be waiting, trying to fix my issues. Many thanks!" 

- Peter Holquist (Rockford, IL)

"My husband and I received a letter from State Representative Vella's office about lost properties the State Treasurer's Office had pending for us. His office helped us claim our lost property and in less than a month we received our money. I would encourage others to follow up on those claims if they come from State Rep. Vella's office."

- Jean S. Geller (Rockford, IL)

In the 68th District, we take pride in helping our community and look for our community to provide their experiences with us. If you would like to send us your testimonial statements, pictures or videos please send them to ricardo@staterepdavevella.com or submit the form below.