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.
David A. Dewar: We need transparency within both political parties on finances and outside & inside deceptive activities of abusive policies and the spending of taxpayer dollars being used to finance these corrupt schemes!
David A. Dewar: To reevaluate how pensions are paid out in terms of early retirement age, COLA at a 3 percent compound to 2 percent straight amount & the double-plus pension dippers with the amounts paid out per positions looked at more closely.
David A. Dewar: Make policies more attractive to a business climate to stay in Illinois and affordable and to make sure we take care of our legal citizens in our state vs. spending massive taxpayer and business dollars to finance illegal immigration and programs that are extremely costly.
David A. Dewar: That would be something I would be willing to look at due to the redistricting of maps, including my district in the 35th, which are confusing to voters where they are located. The lines drawn are confusing and complicated.
David A. Dewar: Illegal Immigration/Migrants: by making Illinois no longer a sanctuary state. Public Safety: by eliminating the no cash bail law allowing repeat offenders to commit more crimes by endangering the public. Parental Notification in the Schools: for parents to know what is going on in their schools, for parents to be informed and not be in the dark not knowing.
David A. Dewar: My experience in the community as a resident for 40 years in the 35th District. As a businessman in the community for 30 years & being Patriotic Uncle Sam in the community of the 35th District for over 10 years in over 100 parades & events volunteering. I have an incredible pulse for my community due to my years of involvement with getting nearly 1,100 signatures myself to get on the ballot and over time talking to thousands of people what are the policies & issues most important to them. My experience & community involvement in the 35th District makes me a more qualified candidate to fill position as 35th District State Representative.
