The Issues
Taxes
Dave opposes any and all additional income, property, or sales tax increases and believes our people are already taxed too much. The solution to long-term budget stability is robust private sector growth. We must stem the tide of outward migration so our citizens bear less individual tax burden. Illinois taxes have been too high, for…
More Jobs
Dave wants our kids and grandkids to stay or come back to Southern Illinois and have good paying jobs that allow them to put food on the table and live a comfortable life. As a small business owner, Dave knows first-hand how government can get in the way of job creation and retention. Dave believes in…
Balanced Budget
The state legislature is constitutionally mandated to pass a balanced budget, but Democrats led by JB Pritzker refuse to negotiate in good faith, passing budgets totaling billions of dollars in spending in the dark of night. The Democrats’ take-it-or-leave-it approach to budgets is unacceptable. The hard working families of Southern Illinoisans deserve transparency and accountability…
Education
A longtime friend and advocate for public schools, Dave understands the importance of education and how it can be the ticket to a great life for our children. Stronger schools mean stronger communities! As State Representative, Dave has fought to secure more money for Southern Illinois schools. Dave has also stood up to JB Pritzker’s out of…