An Email to Senator Emil Jones Senate President in the 95th General Assembly of Illinois submitted by Concerned Granite City Citizen Dear Honorable Senator Emil Jones, I am writing on behalf of my widowed mother, my widowed grandmothers and every other person in the state of Illinois who live on fixed incomes.  I, and most, understand that the cost of living must increase, and that Ameren is a business who must increase their rates accordingly.  However, the blatant lies they spewed through every conceivable form of media regarding their forecasted increase, should not be overlooked.  According to their website and correspondence to customers, the average customer's increase would be approximately thirty dollars.  Their words, verbatim. Now come the actual bills reflecting the actual increases and I think anyone would be hard pressed to find anyone who's bill reflects an increase of only thirty dollars.  They lied, they are being called on it, and we all hope you view this through the common people's eyes and act accordingly. I am not one of your constituents, I cannot vote or not vote for you, however, you are in a position to allow this continued financial rape by Ameren to continue, or you can put a stop to it.   I pray your conscience will prevail in this issue, and that you do the right thing. A lot of folks are now realizing the part campaign contributions from Ameren have played in this entire fiasco.  You're at the top of the list Mr. Jones.  Please right the wrongs Ameren has committed, you just might be surprised what support you will realize from the citizens of Illinois, both financial and politically. Thank you. Anyone else who might be interested in emailing Senator Emil Jones, you can contact him at this email address jones@senatedem.state.il.us