Candidate Jones has served as a proven legislator and is presently serving his fourth term as 3rd Ward Alderman in Calumet City, Illinois.

PLATFORM AS CANDIDATE FOR ILLINOIS STATE REPRESENTATIVE - 29TH DISTRICT:

Education Funding:
Work to provide funding for community colleges
Work to provide Funding for local school districts
Work to provide scholarships to deserving students
Create a scholarship commission for the 29th District
Work to promote after-school programs in local communities

Economic Opportunities for District
Work with local Mayors on local economic commission
Work to create economic development opportunities
Request that local communities create a 3 year economic plan
Create a District economic commission to assist in financing projects

Property Tax Relief
Will support Property Tax Relief
Will support HB 174 for area
Will work to create tax benefits for local business owners

Crime
Create safe zones in our communities
Expand youth mentoring programs in community
Expand employment opportunities
Expand retired officers' role in youth violence community role
Expand youth volunteer programs
Create a district-wide "chat session" to hear resident concerns

To learn more about Thaddeus M. Jones and his work for the community, simply access the following web links:

Current government role: www.calumet city.org

Recent newspaper article on crime: NWI Times