In January 2024, Chicago Sun-Times/WBEZ editors emailed a questionnaire to candidates in contested March 19 primary races for the Illinois General Assembly, requesting biographical information as well as their views on issues ranging from corruption in state politics to Illinois’ longstanding pension crisis. Answers have been lightly edited for typos, minor grammar and consistency in styling, but not for content or length. Age was calculated as of Feb. 6, 2024.
Lisa J. Davis: Illinois’ blueprint for tackling corruption is to strengthen ethics reforms, policies and laws aimed at preventing political corruption. There should be a continuous drive to hold elected officials accountable by denying a safe haven for the elected officials that are engaging in political corruption and making sure that these elected officials face prosecution, in a timely manner.
Lisa J. Davis: Illinois should take an aggressive course of action in solving the state’s pension crisis by identifying additional sources of revenue to fund the pension.
Lisa J. Davis: In order to bolster job growth in both the state and in my district, I would work with legislators to create ways to get people into the labor market by making it easier for people to enter the workforce and stay in these jobs. More has to be done to get new businesses to come to the state and my district and stay, long-term.
Lisa J. Davis: Yes.
Lisa J. Davis: Public safety is the most pressing problem in my district. I would collaborate with stakeholders to find equitable solutions to public safety that are community based and community driven.
Lisa J. Davis: The people of the 32nd District deserve a State Representative that is visible and accessible. As the State Representative for the 32nd District, the people in my district will know that I’m working to bring resources back to the district because I will be intentional in establishing relationships with the community leaders, as well as the residents, within my district and informing them of such. As a lawyer with the Cook County Public Defender’s Office for over 13 years, I am qualified to advocate for the humanity, dignity and respect of all Illinoisans, not just those in my district. As a proud union member of AFSCME Local 3315, I will be a strong union advocate and work to protect workers’ rights to organize and bargain for fair wages, working conditions, and job security. As a woman, I will work to protect a woman’s right to choose.
