Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Illinois 4th Congressional District in 2018 Illinois 2018 Primary Election.
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Get StartedI’ve created a plan that I intend to share with our local elected officials that will add approximately 1000 police officers to the District, lower the cost of adding these officers, eliminate the expenditures of time and money associated with the training of these officers, and enhance the overall economy by putting underemployed persons back to work. How? By hiring retired police officers to come back to the force on a part-time basis. Learn more
As a Congressman, I will make sure that they receive the benefits and recognition they deserve. Exempt veterans for Federal Income Tax on first $150,000 Double capital gains exemption for veterans Learn more
I will advocate increasing availability of government funds for starting small businesses and invigorating local economy Learn more
We need a moratorium on closing public schools We need a moratorium on allowing more tax-draining charter schools We need an elected, accountable school board We need to pay teachers a decent, livable salary to keep them in our schools Learn more
As your congressman I will fight in Washington to ensure educational opportunities are readily accessible and affordable. I support vocational high school programs that will count towards an Associate’s Degree. And I support strengthening ties between the community college system Learn more
The insurance industry cannot be allowed to decide who gets treatment and who does not, based on who can pay for it The single-payer option needs to be fully-considered with an open mind Learn more
Public safety is compromised when people will not report crimes for fear of being deported if they get involved Deportation can separate parents from their children Keep Chicago (and the 4th District) a Sanctuary City I support the Dreamers and DACA I support Chicago’s program providing IDs through the Clerk’s Office President Trump’s proposed “wall” between the U.S. and Mexico is an affront and a delusion – more Mexican nationals are leaving the U.S than coming into the U.S. Learn more
I will be part of the bipartisan majority supporting immigration reform. Learn more
In addition, I will also advocate for resources from Washington that will facilitate comprehensive mentorship programs to the community directed at our at-risk youth Learn more
I completely oppose the tax bill President Trump and the Republicans have devised. Learn more
Working and middle-class people need the long-standing mortgage deduction to remain in place Student loan interest must remain deductible Teachers must be allowed to deduct the costs of school supplies they buy with their own money so that students from low-income families are not shortchanged President Trump’s tax bill opens even more loopholes for the wealthy than they already have – that must be stopped Learn more
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