- 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.
James Mendrick on the Issues
Building Safe Communities
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.
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.
