float:right; Our administration will investigate and sanction the group accordingly, which may include reduced funding for salaries / benefits, and revocation of lobbying privileges. 		text-align: center;  One of the very worst things that J.B. Pritzker did as governor was breaking his promise to deliver fair maps. That was the fundamental proof that we cant trust Pritzker to clean up our state or keep his promises to Illinoisans. The campaign said the nonprofit was correcting any oversights..  I will act firmly to curtail the violent crime epidemic that is plaguing our communities. 	.election_results_text {  p.survey-question {font-weight:bold;} 	} Forge multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency partnerships that get results, including with counties (e.g., DuPages MERIT system) and with neighboring states, which JB Pritzker cannot do. Published: May.  Source. 	.race_header.democratic { Sullivans GOP rivals sought to make Sullivans cash advantage a liability, focusing on the home addresses of Sullivan and his contributors. Other politicians will say theyre pro-life or pro-family  were living it. There is no better, faster way to save Illinois than to have a robust, growing economy that offers a path to jobs, financial security, and the ability to care for our families. Ballot measures, Who represents me? That task force failed to come up with a single recommendation to reduce our property taxes, and then disbanded.        .contact_entity {font-size: 1.0em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-right: 0.5em;} The biggest single donation was $5 million from Chris Larsen, a Californian who is chairman of the cryptocurrency firm Ripple Labs and, according to Forbes, has a personal net worth of $6 billion. Central Illinois venture capitalist Jesse Sullivan, who launched a bid for the Republican nomination for governor, is seen Sept. 10, 2021. 	.image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { Illinoisans made their voices loud and clear when they voted on J.B. Pritzkers progressive income tax amendment. As Governor Jesse Sullivan Will Prioritize The Crime Crisis in our State on Day 1. 		height: 22px; What specific measures should be undertaken at the state government level to help Illinois citizens and families cope with rising inflation that is causing undue economic hardship?    @media (max-width:600px) { Sullivan County man featured as TBI 'Fugitive . } Running for Governor to end this era of high taxes, corruption, & crime. . Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced Thursday the appointment of Alaskans to various State boards and commissions. 	background-color: red; Gov. The voters should pick their leaders, not the other way around. 			display: block; 	font-weight: bold; 			} Support penalty enhancements laid out in 2018s House Bill 5878, including increasing the fine for bribery from $25,000 to $1 million; doubling the fine for receiving contributions on state property from $5,000 to $10,000; and increasing the maximum fines for engaging in prohibited political activities and improperly serving on state boards and commissions to $10,000 and $35,000 respectively. 	background-color: grey; Anti-politician and job creator Jesse Sullivan is running for governor of Illinois to fight against high taxes, corruption, and crime. Learn more and sign u. The nonprofit was so reliant on a few sizable contributions of Bitcoin and Ripple cryptocurrencies that it included a special statement in its 2020 IRS filing saying it had been unable to meet the threshold of public support the agency required of charities. 	.votebox-results-cell--check { background-color: white; Illinois should require the same. But public records show the entity Sullivan has described as a venture capital firm, Alter Global, was created in February 2016 as a tax-exempt charity. And that corruption isnt limited to any one party. The fact of the matter is that cashless bail has been tried, in places like New York City and Chicago. Jesse Sullivan speaks with Fox News Digital about crime, abortion, the economy and how a conservative Republican could be elected governor in a blue state like Illinois. Much of this is driven by a crippling tax burden on personal and corporate incomes and property, as well as a State Liability System that is the worst in the country. We need to right-size government. Besides offering comprehensive coverage of state and federal elections, this site is a kick in the pants!" - Chicago Tribune. Id list it as an entrepreneurial support organization, nonprofit.. Jesse will remain steadfast in ensuring all Illinois citizens can feel safe in their neighborhoods, homes, and businesses, and he knows that starts with an education system that lifts people up, an economy that offers a path out, and a society that supports our most vulnerable. Despite all that, the three Republicans already in the field say cash cant win elections, and Illinoisans want someone who understands the Heartland not an out-of-towner supported by the big checkbooks of the Silicon Valley elites., In his Thursday debut, Sullivan billed himself as an outsider who wants to solve problems and deliver results for out neighbors in need.. A native of Petersburg, a town of 2,258 people northwest of Springfield, Sullivan received his bachelors degree from St. Louis University and a masters degree in global government and diplomacy from Oxford University before  getting his masters in business administration from Stanfords Graduate School of Business in 2015. Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. People are leaving Illinois in droves, and today we are 1 of only 3 states that lost residents from 2010 - 2020. 		border-radius: 50%; Steele retired all six Padres batters he faced, then headed to the bullpen to throw 25 more pitches. 	display: block; Ive been a venture capitalist.  I will issue an executive order Day One barring sitting lawmakers from moonlighting as property tax attorneys in front of the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board. Republican candidate for governor Jesse Sullivan. This leaves parents with higher property taxes, radical curriculum, diminishing returns for their children, and no voice in education policy. Sullivan announced his candidacy on Thursday. Sullivan said a nonprofit subsidiary was created to make direct cash investments, allowing a financial return to the charity if it was successful. Larsen, in a statement, said he has known Sullivan  as a donor to  Sullivans charity and later to his for-profit venture, which he called hugely successful., He is an amazing leader and father  always ready to serve, always eager to listen and learn, and confident in his business and social convictions, Larsen said. The Sullivan administration will: END POLITICAL INDOCTRINATION IN ILLINOIS SCHOOLS. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. Until now. Illinois massive pension debt is the number one reason for our high property taxes, the number one reason for our sluggish economic growth, and the number one reason for the poor quality of our government services. Its first-year revenues from donations and programs was $255,865, and it ended that year with $84,741 in assets. .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} 		text-align: center; 	.results_row.winner { 	.image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { J.B. Pritzker fought against passing a law to do this, despite rampant sexual abuse in Chicago Public Schools uncovered by Chicago Tribune reporters. We have a 5-point plan to restoring educational excellence in our schools, and educational accountability to our parents: DELIVER PARENTAL CHOICE BY FUNDING STUDENTS, NOT SYSTEMS. 		border: 1px solid #999; The firm was acquired by U.S. digital payment firm Stripe for a reported $200 million a year ago, according to the online publication TechCrunch. An education system that prepares our students to work and earn a living for their families. SOLUTION - COMPASSION WITH RESULTS Over 20 law enforcement professionals - including over 15 active sheriffs - have joined his Safe Streets Leadership Coalition, the most of any candidate. 				max-height: 580px; It is backed up by our Safe Streets Leadership Council, a group of 20+ law enforcement officers from across the state who agree that our team is the only one that can deliver real safety to our home. 		width: 90%; Gov. Governor Healey Attendee List 3.1.23. Last Name Sullivan #2. The video features the downstate native and founder of Alter Global in San Francisco stressing his roots growing up in central Illinois and the values he learned in the Land of Lincoln.. Sullivan was the fourth GOP gubernatorial or lieutenant governor candidate candidate to visit the Livingston County area in the past week. 		display: block; 

. font-weight: bold; Runaway inflation continues to be a major source of concern for Illinois families. Sullivan is not the first businessperson to make the governorship a first-time political aspiration. SOLUTION - GOVERNMENT THAT SERVES THE PEOPLE display: block; } position: relative; We must ensure no lawmakers firm can represent client interests before any government agency or legislative body. .inner_percentage.Republican { Government has abandoned the citizens of Illinois by putting their own selfish interests, and their special interest backers, ahead of the people. } } Federal courts | NEW SALEM, Ill. (NEXSTAR) A political newcomer with billionaire backing jumped into the Republican primary race for Governor on Thursday, banking on Illinoisans "to have enough common sense to moderate these crazy extremes on each side not to get into them." Jesse Sullivan, a 37-year-old venture capitalist who grew up in Petersburg, knows he [] Together, we can restore Illinois to the beautiful Land of Lincoln. The source of the funding was largely donations of cryptocurrency. margin-bottom: -2px !important; JESSE SULLIVAN'S CLEAN UP ILLINOIS PLAN Candidate for Governor at Sullivan for Illinois. } State executives | Forbid instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. A new Republican candidate for Illinois governor is entering the race with a nearly $11 million campaign fund. The LIG should have publishing power, subpoena power, the power to proactively pursue a case rather than simply respond to filed complaints, and the jurisdiction to hold legislators accountable for any egregious actions inside or outside of their official capacity. Illinoisans deserve the strongest legislative watchdog in the nation. Here is what I will prioritize as governor to reduce your property tax burden: Step one is addressing our glut of governments. } $('.showResponses').show(); | trans boytrust me, my kid will change the plant basedBusiness: jesse@weareverified.co. Despite having more than $1 million in assets, the nonprofit Alter Global received a pandemic paycheck protection loan of $67,545, with the purpose of supporting four jobs. After high school, his campaign says he attended several universities, including Oxford. Three-fourths of 11th graders in Chicago Public Schools do not meet grade-level standards for reading and math. We have long known that corruption runs deep in Illinois politics. Reels. Democrat Giannoulias in the drivers seat in race for campaign cash in hotly contested secretary of state contest, Sean Casten fundraising haul: $2 million banked beats rival Marie Newmans $552,510 balance, With COVID-19 cases rising, Pritzker still searching for public health chief to succeed Ezike, a hero during this pandemic, Ald. Sullivan paid himself $88,000 as its chairman and CEO. BAN SITTING LAWMAKERS FROM COMING BEFORE THE PROPERTY TAX APPEALS BOARD AS PROPERTY TAX ATTORNEYS, PUT AN END TO THE REVOLVING DOOR BETWEEN LEGISLATORS AND LOBBYISTS, POWER TO THE PARENTS } Add a seat to the Legislative Ethics Commission for a non-legislator citizen, so that the commission cannot kill investigations into their political allies with 4-4 split votes along party lines. background-color: #ccc; } Sullivan, who lists faith, family and service as his core values, said in announcing his candidacy that after a lot of prayer with my wife, I decided I feel like my life experiences and background have led me to a place that I actually could help turn things around in the state of Illinois.. } By comparison, Gov. Early Life. } font-size: 12px; Venture capitalist Jesse Sullivan joined WMBD .race_footer { Credit to Aaron Weaver. Restore Parental Notification about a Childs Physical, Mental or Emotional Health: Our administration will ensure that a school district may not adopt procedures or student support forms that require school district personnel to withhold from a parent information about his or her students mental, emotional, or physical health or well-being, unless a reasonable person would believe that such disclosure would result in abuse, abandonment, or neglect. margin-right: 12px; But on Thursday, much of the focus was on fundraising. If all the returns are going to head right back into the nonprofit, then I couldnt get limited partners to be able to raise enough capital to put in because they wanted a return on profit, Sullivan said. Filing Deadline (Third Parties & Independents): July 2024. Alter Global made limited financial investments and was heavily dependent on cryptocurrency for its funding. Ive met with DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick, who has done incredible work to reduce recidivism and drug relapse among his jail population. The solution can be found in which states Illinoisans are moving to the freedom states like Texas, Florida, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Now, Illinoisans deserve a vote on constitutional pension reform. Maybe you should ask Gov. Deter crime and bring criminals to justice. of Xenia, Petersburg venture capitalist Jesse Sullivan and suburban paving magnate Gary Rabine. height: 56px; Join me. padding-bottom: 5px; display: inline-block; CHALLENGE - POOR RETURN ON INVESTMENT In your answer, please indicate whether you support or oppose the provision within that legislation that abolishes cash bail in 2023, and explain the rationale for your viewpoint on that provision. (E. Jason Wambsgans / Chicago Tribune). } .percentage_number { Meghalaya election 2023: How to check results. A state budget with firm fiscal foundation that shows tremendous progress? Or a cynical election-year ploy to buy votes? Ann, Sections 11-21(c)3) to remove the special protection given to employees of schools, museums and public libraries regarding the distribution of harmful material to minors. Jesse Sullivan (born c. 1966) is an American electrician best known for operating a fully robotic limb through a nerve-muscle graft, making him one of the first non-fictional cyborgs.. His bionic arm, a prototype developed by the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, differs from most other prostheses, in that it does not use pull cables or nub switches to function and instead uses micro . While some see cryptocurrency as the currency of the future, its value is extremely volatile. } Gov. Our manufacturing, information technology, agriculture, and countless others require trained, highly skilled employees. float: left; Springfield politicians like to blame taxpayers, saying they dont pay enough into the education system. } ELECTION CALENDAR: Filing Filing Deadline (Major Parties): December 2023. Central Illinois venture capitalist Jesse Sullivan launched a bid for the Republican nomination for governor, photographed in Petersburg on Friday, Sept, 10, 2021. What should Illinois do to fix this problem? .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { Our public employee pension system has created an unsustainable burden on Illinois working families, and it is in desperate need of reform. clear: both; if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? Leadership on property taxes starts with a real change at the top somebody who will finally put the taxpayers ahead of the tax spenders. background-color: #db0000; The people of Illinois should be able to trust that we have their best interests at heart, not the interests of a special few. } Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Candidate Jesse Sullivan participated remotely after testing positive for COVID-19 . } 1.0%. Sullivan's campaign website stated the following: CHALLENGE - HIGH TAXES Our Clean Up Illinois agenda is an anti-corruption roadmap that will address the most severe ethical problems facing our state. overflow-x: scroll; .widget-key { In launching his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor, 37-year-old political unknown Jesse Sullivan has touted his background as a venture capitalist as a key pillar of his campaign. }