Education Excellence:
- Advocate for fully-funded public schools.
- Improve support for diverse learners.
- Ensure a full cadre of support staff, including counselors, psychologists, social workers, and nurses.
- Promote low to no-cost post-secondary options, leveraging community colleges' early college programs and state universities.
- Advocate for a nutritious breakfast and lunch for all students at no-cost to families.
- Champion skilled trades training programs for diverse career paths.
Standing up for Women:
- Will vote to protect a woman’s right to choose in Illinois, no matter what the Supreme Court or extreme politicians in Washington do.
- Support enacting the Equal Rights Amendment and equal access to jobs and pay.
Economic Development:
- Focus on job creation within our district.
- Support local businesses to stimulate economic growth.
- Attract investments to foster prosperity and sustainable development.
Healthcare Access:
- Improve the availability of quality healthcare services for all, including mental health.
- Fight to reduce prescription drug costs.
- Address disparities in medical education, and healthcare access.
- Ensure universal access to comprehensive healthcare for all community members.
Supporting Workers and their Families:
- Be a vocal advocate for workers' rights to organize and bargain for fair wages, working conditions, and job security.
- Advocate for a livable minimum wage that keeps pace with inflation.
- Bring fairness to public pension systems for a secure retirement.
Public Safety:
- Fight for common-sense gun laws to keep them out of the hands of criminals, and protect our families.
- Collaborate with law enforcement agencies and community organizations.
- Ensure the safety, well-being, and equal protection of all residents by supporting community-driven strategies.
- Foster a sense of security and trust within the community.