Candidate for Illinois State Senate - District 31 in 2022 Illinois Primary Election.
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Get StartedHe believes access to affordable, quality health care is a right – not a privilege. He fully supports a woman’s right to choose and has been endorsed by groups like Personal PAC and Planned Parenthood. Learn more
He has fought to pass legislation to root out systemic racism, protect reproductive health rights, advance LGBTQ equlity, and end violence against women. Sam has also been endorsed by organizations like Equality Illinois and the National Organization of Women. Learn more
He has consistently been endorsed by groups like the Sierra Club and the Illinois Environmental Council and is committed to supporting a green economy. Sam is devoted to going after companies that pollute and release toxic chemicals into the air. Learn more
He was the lead negotiator in securing $122M in stormwater infrastructure funds to prevent the ongoing flooding events that are wreaking havoc in Lake County. Sam has fought to bring a half a billion dollars in capital funds to benefit all the residents of Lake County. Learn more
He opposed new taxes on retirement income and will fight for property tax relief for seniors, lower prescription drug prices, and defend against reckless cuts to Meals on Wheels and life saving medical care for the elderly. Learn more
He is a dedicated full-time public servant legislator, and he is fighting for a new law forcing politicians who are convicted of crimes to repay every penny they’ve received from taxpayers. Sam also firmly believes doing away with duplicative taxing bodies and consolidation of governmental bodies to save taxpayers money. Learn more
Sam has been the lead advocate to reign-in our abusive property tax system and is the chief sponsor to make the Lake County Assessor an elected position and create an annual property tax rebate for local families. Learn more
He understands that hard-working families should earn a livable wage to support themselves and their families. Sam voted twice to raise the minimum wage, and supported the Earned Income Tax Credit, to assist working families in achieving a livable wage. Learn more
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