Top 10 Reasons Why I'm Asking for your Vote on November 2nd
Fixing Illinois’ budget is job number one. In order to fix our state, riddled with corruption, pay-to-play politics, and fraud, we need to change the process in which laws are made. Campaign finance reform, cutting expenses, rooting out waste, eliminating corrupt practices and reducing bureaucracies will improve the economic environment, producing more jobs and tax dollars. In addition an independent, non-partisan review committee to provide oversight to the re-districting process is critical so we are represented fairly and accurately in the legislature.
Getting jobs to start, stay and grow in Illinois. As the only candidate in this district with experience in business, I believe that we need to pass legislation that will make Illinois a destination for new business. Reforming the permitting process and offering new businesses a tax credit are both incentives that I support to turn things around for Illinois.
A vote for me is a vote against Michael Madigan. As State Representative, I will loosen the stronghold that Madigan has on Illinois. Under Madigan’s 27 year reign our State has plummeted to $13 billion deficit and $61 billion in underfunded pensions.
My qualifications. I am a small business owner as an independent business consultant. My work is dedicated to assisting not-for-profits understand the complicated financial structures being sold by large banks. I provide education and transparency for not-for-profit board members and management, focusing on reorganizing senior living centers, hospitals and schools. I’ll use my experience with transparent financial solutions to shine a bright light on Illinois’ budget and develop new innovative solutions.
Medicaid is bankrupting our state. Medicaid fraud is devouring our state budget and a forensic audit of the program will save tax-payers billions. Career politicians in Springfield who don’t want further scrutiny of the program only more funding for it. I, on the other hand, support an audit to expose inefficiencies and ensure we have enough funding for those who need it most. In addition, without competition or market force to drive them, insurance companies rule our state with an iron fist. I advocate legislation imposing market prices and transparency that will drive down health care costs.
I do not support any new taxes or tax increases. Many career, entrenched, recycled politicians and candidates want to send more of our tax dollars to Springfield, feeding the addiction of bad spending. Along with combating fraud, inefficiencies, and waste, I will fight to keep our tax dollars local. We know what’s best for our communities, not Springfield.
Continuing a tradition of good representation. Rep. Beth Coulson, retiring after 14 years of loyal service to this district has stood as a fiercely independent voice for our community. "If given the opportunity, I am confident that Hamilton will continue the fight to eradicate wasteful government spending, promote and create Illinois jobs and careers, improve education for our children and carry on the tradition of honest and responsive representation for our district. For these reasons, I have endorsed Hamilton Chang for State Representative of the 17th District."- Rep. Coulson
School choice. I support school choice so parents can have a say in what kind of education they want for their children. State funding for schools needs to be addressed at the state level, beginning with cleaning up Illinois’ budget, not by cutting off options for local families and school districts.
Active in our community. My wife, Lilly, and I are the proud parents of four young sons. I am a coach for the Wilmette Park District, an active member of the YMCA Guides and Cub Scouts programs. I serve on the board of Wilmette Youth Connections (a local charity that supports after school programs) and am a member of the Kenilworth Union Church. My kids go to school here, I pay taxes here, I work here, and like most members of our community I’m fed up with the direction of our State.
Bringing diversity, history and progress to our state. I stand to be the first Asian American in the Illinois Legislature, which represents not only a big step for the Asian community but also for our State. Diversifying our state government will bring new voices and ideas to the table.