
MONICA'S PLATFORM
Speaking on issues relating to Cook County & the 5th District
Health & Social Services
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Ensure Fair and Equitable access to all County Services
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Promote Women and Family resources to support everyone in the district
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Sponsor legislation that provides full circle resources to each community within the district based on needs
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Ensure new mental health and mobile services initiative impacts our district to it’s fullest potential
Public Safety & Justice Reform
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Working to ensure all communities have the resources from law enforcement while promoting police accountability
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Challenging Federal, State, and Local laws that hurt our youth along with those who have/are reentering our communities from previous incarceration
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Advocating for funding and resource opportunities in the areas of youth development, violence prevention, safety infrastructure, reentry, substance abuse and more
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Promoting community engagement and supporting initiatives such as Block Clubs, Neighborhood Watch, Concerned Citizens and more
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Supporting and partnering for fair and equitable practices in Law Enforcement across Sheriffs, Judges, State’s Attorney and local government
Economic Opportunities for All
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Investing and Advocating for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
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Working with Corporate, Federal, State, and Local partners to bring more resources to our community for prosperity for all
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Sponsoring & Partnering for Legislative Policies that Support Working Families
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Connecting those in need of 2nd (maybe 3rd) chances to Career & Life Readiness
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Linking youth development with enhanced education, job opportunities, and financial literacy
Infrastructure & Sustainability
Working across Corporate, Federal, State, and Local to address:
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Lead Service Lines that plague the health & well being of our residents
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Broadband access and technology advancements for everyone for our communities to be more competitive
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Our Water and Sewage Systems for a safer and more stabilized community
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Roadway and Alley improvement needs
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Fair Equity and Inclusion for underserved communities that don’t always receive a fair seat at the table
