My 2020 Position: When first running, I promised to do everything in my power as State Rep. to advocate for and serve our veterans. I ran to increase support for veterans to ensure that they can be well equipped to transition themselves back into our community.

My Accomplishments:

I sponsored and voted for the following legislation to support our veterans:

• HB 0359, to create a veterans’ accountability unit to take complaints and ensure state services for veterans are being distributed properly.

• HB 3150 amends the Counties Code and Illinois Municipal Code and allows for veterans who were honorably discharged from the Armed Forces and is a residents of the county or municipality to not have to pay county or municipal licensing fees for a business or service if the veteran is the sole proprietor of the business.

• HB 4043 amends the Property Tax Code and allows for veterans with a service-connected disability of 100% to not have to reapply for the homestead exemption for veterans with disabilities.

• Introduced HB 5385 which amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act by  Requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs to contract with a non-profit organization to serve as the State's principal assistance organization under the U.S. Department of Defense's SkillBridge program for employers and transitioning service members.

Future: I pledge to continue using my position as State Representative to advocate for veterans in our community, and to find ways to make sure their needs are met.