Issues
Issues
I’m running to make sure your voice is heard, your money is protected, and our communities are safe and thriving.
- Stop Unnecessary Taxes: Oppose unsubstantiated tax hikes and fight for fiscal responsibility.
- Support Public Safety: Back law enforcement and programs that keep our communities safe.
- Empower Working families: Make sure your voice is heard in Springfield; not just special interests.
- Strengthen Education: Promote quality schools and opportunities for every child.
- Invest wisely in Infrastructure: Improve roads and public services without overburdening taxpayers.
Platform
1. Fiscal Responsibility and Tax Reform:
- Focus: Addressing high property and income taxes, seen by many as the biggest issue in Illinois.
- Proposed actions:
- Lowering property taxes through better fiscal management and potentially a property tax freeze, particularly benefiting seniors.
- Supporting tax cuts for businesses to stimulate the economy and create jobs.
- Advocating responsible fiscal policies and addressing potential cuts in federal programs like Medicare and potential gaps from expiring COVID-19 relief funding.
- Seeking to repeal the grocery tax and eliminate the annual gas tax increase, which are widely opposed by Illinois residents, including low-income voters.
2. Economic Growth and Job Creation:
- Focus: Improving the business climate and fostering job opportunities in Illinois.
- Proposed actions:
- Implementing reforms that improve the business climate and attract businesses to Illinois.
- Leveraging Illinois’ position as a transportation hub and its skilled workforce to drive economic growth.
- Supporting affordable and reliable energy policies for businesses, especially the manufacturing sector.
3. Public Safety and Law Enforcement Support:
- Focus: Addressing crime concerns and supporting law enforcement efforts in Illinois.
- Proposed actions:
- Implementing responsible reforms that give judges more discretion based on the Illinois Supreme Court’s Commission on Pretrial Practices.
- Supporting recruitment and retention of law enforcement officers.
- Implementing common-sense legislation to reduce crime and enhance public safety.
4. Education and Parental Rights:
- Focus: Ensuring a high-quality education system and supporting parental involvement in education.
- Proposed actions:
- Continuing support for programs like the Invest in Kids Scholarship Program, providing scholarships for low-income students to attend schools that best fit their needs.
- Opposing what they term “Critical Race Theory” and promoting traditional education approaches.
- Supporting parental rights in education, including homeschooling and decisions related to their children’s schooling.
5. Government Accountability and Transparency:
- Focus: Promoting ethical government practices and holding elected officials accountable.
- Proposed actions:
- Advocating stronger anti-corruption laws and stricter ethics regulations for elected officials.
- Promoting more transparency and accountability from state agencies.
- Calling for reforms and potentially a change in leadership due to concerns about state governance and the current administration.
6. Immigration and Border Security:
- Focus: Addressing concerns about the southern U.S. border and immigration policies.
- Proposed actions:
- Advocating for a secure border and potentially the repeal of the TRUST Act.
- Raising awareness about the costs of providing support and services to undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers.
7. Protecting Constitutional Freedoms:
- Focus: Defending fundamental freedoms including freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right to keep and bear arms.