Issues

Needless to say, the State of Illinois has earned a poor reputation. Among other issues, they oftentimes provide lazy and lousy service. Yet the state continues to raise taxes, thereby compelling people to leave. And the folks who have stayed have to make up that tax burden.

We must hold our elected officials accountable to us!

I think it is imperative for every level of government to spend taxpayer dollars wisely.

Our state needs to craft budgets that are balanced and that cut wasteful spending. We also need our elected representatives to propose tax rebate programs that returns any dollars unspent back to the people.

As an advocate for education, I believe all parents and students have the right to choose and attend the best schools. I have spent most of my career working in education and seen what can go right and what can go wrong.

Our elected officials must do the same, and they must working to improve conditions and achievement at our public schools while supporting parents who choose to homeschool their children.

Tiny houses are trendy now. YouTube is full of videos of tiny house constructions, each garnering millions of views. Many retirees and empty-nesters are looking to downsize and they are realizing that smaller homes are an ideal path towards it.

Our elected representatives must propose a grant or loan program in which new homeowners can access funds towards constructing a new house that’s under 1,000 square feet in the undeveloped parts of the state.

Our elected representatives must apply a broken-windows approach that cleans up our state and directs some funds towards improving infrastructure and planting native trees and flowers. This will deter criminal activity, make our communities more appealing, and raise property values for all.