Priorities
Supporting Working Families & Financial Stability
Expand affordable childcare options and tax relief for parents and caregivers.
Offer workforce supports—like paid leave and job training—to support dual-income and single-parent households.
Investing in Education & Career-Readiness
Build on successful education funding reforms to ensure equitable resources for every school in Will County.
Expand dual-credit programs and career technical education pathways, so students graduate prepared for both college and well-paying jobs.
Launch teacher retention incentives and streamline licensure processes to staff local schools with qualified educators.
Climate Justice & Sustainability
Move beyond conservation by addressing the climate impact on marginalized communities: heat islands, flood-prone neighborhoods, energy burden, etc.
Advocate for renewable energy incentives (solar, community wind), green job training, and municipal sustainability planning.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice Reform
Implement community-driven strategies to reduce crime and build trust between residents and law enforcement.
Expand mental-health resources, addiction support, and prevention in both schools and public institutions.
Reparative and Racial Justice
Support local reparative programs—such as housing assistance or business development—geared toward historically disadvantaged communities.
Push for racial equity audits in county services and law enforcement.
Ensure all policy decisions are reviewed through a racial and socioeconomic equity lens.
Youth Power & Civic Futures
Create youth participatory budgeting councils to let young people help direct funds to their communities.
Increase investment in arts, mentorship, mental health, and non-police safety models for youth.
Reinvesting Cannabis Revenue for Equity and Repair
Direct cannabis tax revenue to support communities disproportionately harmed by the war on drugs—through job training, youth programs, and small business grants.
Prioritize equity in cannabis licensing, ensuring local Black, Brown, and POC entrepreneurs have fair access to opportunities in the growing industry.
Fighting Corruption and Restoring Public Trust
Push for stronger ethics and transparency laws at the county level—ending pay-to-play politics, closing lobbying loopholes, and enforcing open government practices.
Hold all public officials accountable, regardless of party, and ensure decisions are made with honesty and integrity, not insider deals.
Protecting and Expanding the Will County Forest Preserves
Preserve and expand green spaces to ensure every resident lives within a short distance of a protected natural area.
Acquire and restore native prairies, woodlands, and wetlands to improve flood control, biodiversity, and climate resilience.
Champion responsible land stewardship that balances conservation with thoughtful public access.
Outdoor Access, Education & Community Wellness
Invest in safe, accessible trails, campsites, and family-friendly recreation across the Forest Preserve system.
Expand environmental education partnerships with schools and youth organizations to inspire future conservation leaders.
Support inclusive programming—like adaptive outdoor experiences and culturally relevant nature events—that reflect Will County’s diverse communities.
Immigrant Rights & Sanctuary Policies
Push for welcoming county policies: language access, legal aid, and protections for undocumented residents.
Partner with local advocacy groups to offer deportation defense, immigrant small-business aid, and refugee resettlement support.
Affordable Housing & Community Development
Encourage mixed-income housing development and rehabilitate existing neighborhoods to support local families.
Provide targeted rental assistance for low- to moderate-income residents and seniors.
Healthcare Access & Wellness
Increase access to mental‑health and substance‑use treatment through local clinics and community partnerships.
Support programs for healthy aging—seniors’ dental, vision, hearing as well as home/community care.
Economic Opportunity & Small Business Growth
Launch “Buy Local” campaigns and procurement incentives for minority- and women-owned businesses.
Expand affordable broadband access to boost telecommuting and home-based businesses.
Protecting Democracy & Civic Engagement
Safeguard voting access with expanded early voting, mail ballots, and voter‑education work.
Advocate for campaign‑finance transparency to reduce undue influence on local races.
Encourage civic involvement through youth mentorship, public forums, and engagement programs.
Putting People Over Profits
Refuse corporate PAC money and commit to being accountable to everyday people—not special interests or big business lobbyists.
Center policymaking around the voices of working families, community organizers, and residents who know what Will County needs—not those with the deepest pockets.