Fall 2023 Survey

Illinois faces many serious challenges, and legislators are often called upon to make tough decisions. Your answers to this survey will ensure my 2024 legislative agenda aligns with the priorities and values of this region. Thank you for participating.

Illinois has continued to expand a program that provides free healthcare to illegal immigrants aged 42 and up, likely costing the state over $1 billion per year. Do you think this is a good use of taxpayer dollars?

Yes

Undecided/No Opinion

This year, Governor Pritzker signed legislation into law that would severely restrict the ability of local county boards to set standards for wind and solar farms by requiring counties to follow a less restrictive set of setback standards. Do you feel that:

Local officials should be able to establish their own standards to match their community

Wind and solar farm rules should have one standard statewide

Undecided/No Opinion

Do you believe Illinois needs more gun control or less gun control laws?

More gun control

Less gun control

Illinois has the right amount of gun control

Undecided/No Opinion

Should transgender individuals be allowed to use facilities (including restrooms and locker rooms) that match the gender that they identify with?

Yes

Undecided/No Opinion

Earlier this year Governor Pritzker signed an “assault weapons ban” into law, despite concerns over the constitutionality of the law. Do you agree with this ban of over 200 types of rifles and guns?

Yes

Undecided/No Opinion

In September, Illinois became the first state in the nation to completely eliminate cash bail. Do you support the elimination of cash bail?

Yes, cash bail should be completely eliminated

No, judges should hold the authority on whether to impose cash bail for a defendant

Undecided/No Opinion

A new Illinois law signed by Governor Pritzker phases out coal and gas-fired power plants by 2050 and provides incentives for wind and solar companies. Do you agree with this “green energy transition?”

Yes

Undecided/No Opinion

If you could repeal any one law in Illinois, which law would you remove from the books?

If you could create any one new law in Illinois, what would that new law be?

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