Candidate for Illinois House of Representatives - District 13 in 2022 Illinois Primary Election.
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Get StartedExpanding the frame also means that we must bring more male allies into the movement. Learn more
We must ensure contraceptive and reproductive health is inclusive of all people who can get pregnant, including trans individuals. Learn more
When we expand the frame to encompass reproductive justice, we can address a wide range of issues that affect people’s reproductive and sexual well-being and their bodily autonomy. This includes focusing on comprehensive sex education, freedom from gender-based violence, maternal health, and a gender-based focus on criminal justice. Learn more
Importantly, Sergio will continue the work to ensure that the state's LGBTQ+ curriculum is implemented effectively and encompasses all members of the community. Learn more
We must reduce the rate of LGBTQ+ youth attempting suicide by treating family acceptance as a public health issue. Learn more
He will continue the work he championed in public education to protect LGBTQ+ youth from bullying and harassment. Learn more
He will continue the work of ending the HIV epidemic, which overwhelmingly impacts Black and Latinx communities. Learn more
Sergio will fight to protect the wins we’ve made, ensuring if there are any rollbacks at the federal level that Illinois will still be a leader in protecting and empowering our LGBTQ+ siblings. Learn more
It must involve the delegation of tasks traditionally reserved for law enforcement that can be better handled by individuals trained in those specialized fields - from addressing truancy through youth development practices to conducting home wellness checks with a holistic lens, and expanding mental health interventions for those in crisis or approaching crisis. Learn more
It means increasing our use of evidence-based harm-reduction services such as needle exchanges, so police officers can focus on addressing more pressing violent crimes. Learn more
It starts by calling people in, instead of rushing to cancel them out. It continues by creating sustainable jobs for neglected communities. Learn more
We must invest more heavily in recruiting and retaining educators who look like their students, and whose backgrounds reflect those of the youth they are supporting. This is a principle of youth development and we need to make it a policy priority. Learn more
We need to invest in teachers, not tests. Let’s keep our school districts accountable for what matters - investing in teacher development, recruitment, and retention. Learn more
We need to do away with culturally-biased, high-stakes assessments and redirect the tens of millions of dollars currently being wasted on them back into where those funds will make a difference. Learn more
We need free, universal pre-school and we need it now. Fully funded, high quality, and accessible to every single Chicago family and their children ages 3 and up in our district and across our city. Learn more
By leveraging and expanding use of roof space, vacant lots, and accelerating the planting of trees & foliage, we can reduce energy consumption, help to control area temperatures, and directly impact the health effects that marginalized communities often endure due to lack of green space. Learn more
He wants to see rural farmers collaborating with new urban farmers to develop clean and productive ways to better facilitate production and alleviate food deserts. Learn more
Sergio will introduce legislation to create a green urban farm economy in marginalized and neglected communities. Learn more
Designing data-driven systems that are measurable and focus on equitable outcomes can significantly reduce homelessness in our city. We must foster collaboration with partners at all levels and across all areas of expertise. We must find new ways to connect residents with the proper services to address and resolve root causes, all while keeping the system accountable for maintaining lasting positive outcomes. Learn more
Additionally, we need to increase the number of housing services for youth, particularly for LGBTQ+ youth. 40% of youth experiencing homelessness are LGBTQ+. Learn more
Increasing funding for evidence-based programs, like the Flexible Housing Pool, will yield future cost savings. Learn more
Sergio will work to ensure immigrants will receive a fair shot by increasing access to legal counsel. Learn more
In his first term in office, Sergio will introduce legislation to reduce or control property taxes so that neighboring property, building, or unit upgrades do not directly affect your property taxes directly unless you decide to upgrade your property. Learn more
Supporting the Workers’ Rights Amendment Act is crucial because it would amend the Illinois Constitution to guarantee the fundamental rights of workers to unionize and collectively bargain. Learn more
Lower-wage workers need to earn enough to cover basic living expenses. Raising the State’s minimum wage to $15 an hour would go a long way toward making that happen. Learn more
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