Candidate for Illinois State Senate - District 9 in 2026 Illinois Primary Election.
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Get StartedSupport pre-K expansion: Early childhood education improves long-term outcomes and helps working parents. Dollar for dollar, pre-K spending has one of the highest returns on investment of any public program. I support the Governor's continued work to invest in and expand pre-K programs statewide. Learn more
Support teacher training and development: Fund professional development, mentorship programs, and continuing education so teachers stay current and engaged. Create pathways for teachers to grow into leadership roles. Learn more
Reduce heat island effect: Urban heat islands make cities dangerously hot. Support cooling centers, tree planting, green roofs, and cool pavement that reduce extreme heat. Learn more
Support nature-based climate solutions: Restoring forests, wetlands, and grasslands sequesters carbon. Support these natural climate solutions alongside renewable energy and efficiency. Learn more
Transition away from coal: Coal is dirty, expensive, and dying. Support a just transition for coal workers and communities, but accelerate the shift to clean energy. Learn more
Prioritize environmental justice: Pollution disproportionately affects communities of color and low-income neighborhoods. Environmental policy should address historical inequities and ensure these communities benefit from clean energy, green space, and environmental protection. Learn more
The state has committed to 40% renewable energy by 2030 and 100% clean energy by 2050. These goals are achievable. Other states have shown the way. Support legislation and investments that keep Illinois on track. Learn more
Address climate resilience: Illinois faces increasing heat waves, flooding, and severe weather. Support investments that make communities more resilient: flood protection, cooling centers, early warning systems, and backup power. Learn more
Support invasive species removal: Invasive species crowd out native plants and animals. Invest in removal programs for garlic mustard, buckthorn, zebra mussels, and other invasive. Learn more
Support renewable energy workforce development: Clean energy jobs are good, family-supporting jobs. Invest in training programs that prepare Illinois workers for careers in renewable energy, grid modernization, and energy efficiency. Learn more
Remediate legacy pollution: Industrial facilities, landfills, and other polluters have left communities with contaminated soil, air, and water. Support cleanup and remediation efforts. Learn more
Expand distributed renewable energy: Solar and wind power should be accessible to all Illinoisans, not just wealthy homeowners. Expand community solar programs so renters and low-income households can access clean energy. Support rooftop solar incentives and neighborhood-scale renewable projects. Learn more
Regulate greenhouse gas emissions: Hold major polluters accountable for emissions. Support policies that reduce emissions from power plants, industry, and transportation. Learn more
Protect and expand access to affordable healthcare: Illinois expanded Medicaid in 2014. We should defend that expansion and ensure it covers mental and behavioral health. Learn more
Advocate for healthcare pricing transparency: Families deserve to understand healthcare costs so they can make informed decisions. Learn more
Expand preventive care coverage: Prevention reduces overall healthcare costs and improves outcomes. Learn more
Negotiate and resolve medical debt whenever possible: Support state-level initiatives including debt relief programs and bankruptcy protections for people crushed by healthcare costs. Learn more
Unlock missing middle housing. Reduce minimum lot size requirements and zoning restrictions that artificially limit supply. Duplexes, townhomes, and smaller lots are the kinds of buildings working families historically lived in. Learn more
Invest in preservation of existing affordable rental stock: Prevent displacement by supporting programs that help owners maintain affordability. Learn more
Fund rental assistance programs: Expand support for households spending more than 30% of income on rent. Illinois has rental assistance available through the Court-Based Rental Assistance Program and Illinois Department of Human Services. Learn more
Defend anti-discrimination protections: Illinois law already prohibits and extend them to source of income discrimination that prevents people using rental assistance from finding housing. Learn more
Support transit-oriented development. Increase housing density near job centers and reduce transportation costs. This connects people to work and to transit infrastructure they may already be paying for. Learn more
Streamline housing approval processes. Cut red tape that drives up development costs and extends timelines. Create fast-track authority for projects that meet affordability or sustainability standards, with expedited environmental review for projects near transit. Learn more
Protect and expand affordable housing. Use inclusionary zoning requirements and community land trusts to ensure affordability lasts beyond the first owner. Support the state's medically vulnerable renter assistance and rental preservation programs. Learn more
Expand accessory dwelling units (ADUs) statewide. Right now most Illinois cities ban them. We should change that—allow homeowners to build secondary units while maintaining local health and safety standards. California and Oregon already did this. Learn more
Support landlord-tenant mediation programs: Help resolve disputes before they escalate to eviction court. Learn more
Advocate for property tax assessment fairness and transparency: Homeowners deserve to understand how their taxes are calculated and what they're paying for. Learn more
Work with municipalities on efficiency: Identify inefficient spending and find creative solutions that don't burden taxpayers. Learn more
Oppose new state-level real estate tax burdens: We should not add transfer taxes or other state-level property taxes that shift costs onto homeowners already paying the highest property tax rates in the nation. Learn more
Support state-level comprehensive solutions to pension obligations: Rather than dumping costs onto local property owners, state government should handle unfunded pension liabilities through systematic reform. Learn more
Pay educators and support staff competitively: Illinois should ensure teacher salaries in districts statewide are competitive with surrounding states and reflect the importance of their work. Learn more
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