Batavia-In a recent league of the Women’s Voters Forum in Batavia City Hall, Avalambi State Representative.
Candidates are on primary ballot for district 83 on March 19, including Kane and Kandal Counties in St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, North Arora, Arora, Montgomery and Ososo.
“If it is his body, it is his choice,” Hanson said. “I am the only candidate in this race that is supported by individual PAC and employed paternity. My polling records have justified those support in one term. ,
Hanson cited the law aimed at protecting women’s health and data privacy, “ensuring that the government stays out of people’s bodies and protects those making those options.”
“The right to choose the number 1 issue in this primary,” Boxenbaum said. “I am a supporter choice champion. … I believe that this right should be vested in the State Constitution. ,
Boxenbaum said that he has close friends and relatives, who need access to abortion.
“This is one of the number 1 issues for my generation,” said Boxnabam. “We have to ensure that everyone’s rights are protected. And that the physical autonomy of women is protected under the law. … There should be no restriction on abortion. ,
The two did not even support the use of tax dollar to support private or religious schools, stating the support of public schools.
Environmental issues
Regarding the 2021 Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, both candidates said that they would support additional laws to expand or amend it.
“There are some very strong and very interesting goals when it comes to the dates that are assigned to some things we want to receive,” Hanson said. “There are real challenges to reach those goals on time.”
For example, there is an electric bus in the city of Chicago. The Mahasabha told Chicago that all its buses are to be electric by 2030, Hanson said.
“We used to do four electric bus manufacturers,” Hanson said. “Now we have two because we decided that we know what it costs in making and here we are going to pay for a bus. And we put two out of four which are out of business in our nation. ,
Another challenge is the lack of transformer and an ancient electric grid system, Hanson said.
Boxenbaum said that climate is a personal passion and has not accepted any money from the fossil fuel industry.
“We have pollutants in this district,” Boxenbaum said.
He said that a company in Arora is polluting the air and is “struggling to breathe in its homes with lung issues.”
“We need a representative who is going to tighten the pollution,” Boxenbaum said. “At her top, I believe we need to overhall public transport here in Ken County. We do not have enough public transport. ,
Ready for public service
What are the candidates prepared for public service?
Hanson first served at the Cane County Board.
Boxenbaum used to work for US. Boxenbaum, who is the vice -president of the Geneva Public Library Board, said he handled the constitution services in the district office of Quigley.
“One of the biggest things that his representative does [provide] Constitution services, “Boxbanum said. “When you call your Congressman, when you call your state representative, you don’t have a good day. … So knowledge of understanding compassion and both ends of the phone … You need someone who knows how to work. ,
Hanson was selected for District 6 in Kane County Board in 2018, but lost a primary challenge for Ron Ford, D-Orora in 2020.
Hanson said that he served in the board during the end of the epidemic.
“They were trying time,” Hanson said. “We were in a situation where most of us did not know what was going to happen next. And so for the immediate needs of our respondents and to meet the immediate needs of the people in charge of our health department, there was real pressure that I did not think I would not think I would face as a county board representative. ,
In addition to the county board, Hanson cited his experience for public safety and infrastructure and worked with 10 municipalities in the 83rd district, as well as townships, schools, parks and library districts.
Gun reduction of guns
Regarding gun violence in Illinois, Hanson stated that he has participated in groups working in Springfield, which “from those who should not have a law to remove the gun.”
“We need to look at every level of violence and security,” Hanson said. “I am alone in this race, which is supported by G-PAC and Gifords. I think my opponent is a very emotional lawyer and I respect it very much. ,
Hanson said the emotional advocate is part of the working group in Springfield, who rely on their expertise in preparing the law “that can actually be implemented.”
These include mental health services and better propagation of red flag laws, Hanson said.
The Red Flag law allows anyone to file a petition in the court for a civil order to extract arms from a person who shows signs of threat to himself or others.
“I agree with this,” Hanson said. “We only passed through the anniversary of Prat shooting. And that must be [have] Never happened. The person should never have a gun. ,
A disgruntled employee of Henry Pratt Company Warehouse in Arora killed five employees in a collective shooting in 2019.
Boxenbaum stated that his early background was in the prevention of gun violence, serving as a contact for students, seeking action for the demands of mothers and working for strong gun laws for the last eight years.
Boxenbaum called for a ban on weapons of an attack, before I was enough to vote. ,
“We need to work to extract guns from the hands of domestic abusers,” said Boxnabam. “We need to work on a bipartished basis – avoid gun violence and with gun owners – when it comes to safe gun storage because we need to ensure responsible gun ownership. I come from the family of gun owners. … We do not have enough laws that apply responsible gun ownership. ,
Boxnabam cited Kareena’s bill, named after Kareena Gonzalez, who is accused of shooting her and her 15 -year -old daughter Daniella. There was an order of protection against her husband when Gonzalez was shot.
Lgbtq+ legislation
Both candidates also supported the LGBTQ+ law to preserve equal rights and security.
“We are an inclusive state and we protect all. We protect those who are the weakest to investigate or attack, ”Hanson said. “I have been supported by Illinois and citizens’ action by Illinois.”
Boxenbaum said they have close families and friends who are transgender “and this is a terrible time for them right now.”
“Violence against the LGBTQ community has always been sky-high and continues in a state like Illinois,” Boxbam said. “We need to work to ensure that the Trans community is protected under law. We need to fight back against the right inflammatory transfolk politicians who try to use these people as political pawns. ,
The league of women voters of Central Kane County and Arora hosted the stage.
The candidate forum is available on BATV and was also posted on the league websites and IL Vote Guides.