Bob has spent his life fighting for civil rights for all and has made this a top priority in his work as State Representative. Throughout his personal and professional life, he has dedicated himself to helping others. He has been there for those in need of a voice and been a champion for people with disabilities, immigrant families, seniors, LGBTQ communities, women, and the economically challenged. Bob looks forward to continuing to champion these issues in Springfield.
Bob supports full equality and inclusion for all LGBTQ people, including marriage equality, access to affirming medical care, safe and affirming schools for LGBTQ youth, anti-violence initiatives, and protections against discrimination.
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Bob strongly believes in a woman’s right to choose in the face of constant attacks on Roe v. Wade across the country and in Illinois. A woman’s choice should be between herself and her doctor, not dictated by politicians.
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Bob is committed to protecting the rights of and securing opportunities for people with disabilities. Learning from his older brother with the genetic disorder, Fragile X Syndrome, Bob has advocated for disability rights issues, in Springfield and Washington D.C.
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We are a nation of immigrants. Bob is the grandson of immigrants, and has always viewed America as a safe haven for innocent families escaping genocide and persecution.
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Our state is falling short in honoring those that have served our country. We need to create job opportunities, access to health care that includes mental health services, safe government housing, and expand access to medical cannabis for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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