Kam Buckner

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Illinois has one of the highest combined state and local tax burdens in the Midwest, contributing to a sustained pattern of residents and businesses relocating to neighboring states. What concrete measures have you supported to control state spending growth and prevent further tax increases on Illinois families and employers?

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Chicago's South Side, which includes parts of your district, faces persistent challenges with gun violence, unemployment, and underinvestment. What legislation have you introduced or championed to address the root economic and social causes of violence while also supporting community-based public safety initiatives?

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Illinois has significant deferred pension obligations that threaten long-term fiscal stability and funding for essential public services. What is your position on pension reform, and what legislative approach do you believe can protect current retirees while ensuring the state meets its obligations to future generations of public workers?