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James Mendrick on the Issues
Building Safe Communities
Restoring Law & Order –
End reckless soft-on-crime policies, including no-cash bail, to keep criminals off the streets.
Protecting Families & Neighborhoods –
Ensure every Illinois resident feels safe in their home, school, and community.
Rehabilitating Offenders –
Expand successful programs that turn criminals into productive citizens, reducing recidivism.
Stopping Criminal Illegal Immigrants –
Work with ICE to remove criminal migrants from jails before they are released.
Fighting the Drug Epidemic –
Increase law enforcement efforts, strengthen penalties for drug dealers, and keep fentanyl out of our communities.
DuPage County Jail program turning inmates into professional janitors
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Balancing the Budget & Growing Our Economy
Ending Costly Sanctuary Programs –
Stop spending billions on illegal migrants and prioritize Illinois taxpayers.
Auditing Government Waste –
Conduct a full review of state agencies to eliminate fraud and inefficiencies.
Cutting Red Tape for Businesses –
Reduce excessive regulation and taxation to attract jobs and investment.
Investing in Workforce Development –
Expand vocational training and apprenticeship programs to prepare Illinoisans for high-quality careers.
Horticulture Program Gives DuPage County Inmates College Credit
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Creating Better Schools
Refocusing on Core Academics –
Improve education standards in reading, writing, science, and math to ensure student success.
Protecting Parental Rights –
Give parents a say in their children’s education and curriculum choices.
Keeping Boys & Girls Separate –
Maintain gender-specific bathrooms, locker rooms, and sports teams to protect student privacy and integrity.
Supporting School Choice –
Empower families to choose the best education options, whether public, private, charter, or homeschool.
Holding Schools Accountable –
Implement performance standards to ensure students are receiving a quality education.
DuPage Co. Jail launches horticulture program for inmates
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