Candidate for Illinois House of Representatives - District 42 in 2020 Illinois General Election.
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Get StartedWith the legalization of Marijuana comes an opportunity to not only increase revenue, but create a new source of revenue. If we invest, at a minimum, 2% of that revenue into a rainy day fund, and the rest (after paying administrative costs associated with legalized marijuana) into education and roads, we will be on a path to a better tomorrow. Learn more
Legislate to make Illinois 100% dependent on renewable energy by 2050, in alignment with major cities and countries around the world. In-state tax incentives for restaurants with a 50% or more low-carbon diet menu. Reducing meat consumption is an effective way to save our planet, as livestock is one of the biggest contaminators of our atmosphere. The incentive I would push for would be somewhere between the 1.25% -2.25% range. This will also help small businesses that sell mostly vegetarian options. Learn more
In State legislative policies to cap emissions statewide. Ensure that we, as a state, are investing in clean energy technology. Become the center for green jobs by offering incentives to companies to come to Illinois and hire our residents. Learn more
I support the right to bear arms. Learn more
Implement sustainable public transportation. Learn more
I am against what I call vice taxes. Learn more
As a state, we must continue to increase revenue in a manner that works for all parties. For far too long, the proposed solution to our mounting debt has been to “increase” revenue, which has overtime made Illinois one of the most expensive places to live, especially for our seniors citizens. These are the ways I plan to keep track of spending. Learn more
I support Unions and collective bargaining. I will work with Unions to make sure that legislation being passed helps keep them strong. Learn more
I will push to give manufacturing companies that pay their employees 1.6% above minimum wage, offer onsite training, and provide a healthcare plan to their employees to receive an incentive for moving their business to Illinois or for keeping their business in Illinois This will grow both jobs and bring in new industry. Learn more
We need to push trade jobs in the same capacity that we push college education. I am an advocate for the trades and recommend that they are present for career days. Learn more
I am an advocate for providing companies that hire over 100 Illinois residents (at an hourly rate over 3.5% above the minimum wage) a tax incentive. The tax incentive would range between 2%-3%. This will insure that we are bringing new companies to Illinois and that our citizens are being paid well. Learn more
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