Jesse Jackson Jr. prioritizes public safety and would work with leaders across the Second Congressional District to create communities where people feel safe enough to walk without fear. He would work to get guns off our streets and make our neighborhoods safer.  

Across the District, disparities exist in education, healthcare, and income. Jesse Jackson Jr. has a visionary economic plan to connect Illinois' Second Congressional District to the global economy. He has already advanced this project against all odds. Jesse worked with four governors to buy the land for a third regional airport, ready for construction just as O'Hare and Midway reach capacity.

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Over his 17 year congressional career, Jesse Jackson Jr. was one of the most effective members of Congress who never missed a vote and brought back nearly a billion in federal grants to build and benefit the District. He knows that robust economic growth with more jobs and higher wages is the most effective path to better public safety.

Jesse Jackson Jr. would work with law enforcement, elected officials, and residents to make our communities safer. He would assemble influential coalitions to advance sensible criminal justice and prison reform. He would be a fierce advocate for more job placement and training resources to help returning citizens rejoin society and contribute to their communities.

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Jesse Jackson Jr. has consistently supported legislation to remove the check box that asks if job applicants have a criminal record.

Jesse Jackson Jr. knows community safety is closely tied to a stronger local economy, police and community relations. He would work with community leaders across the District to ensure they have adequate first responder resources and police protection.

Jesse Jackson Jr. is a generational fighter for voting rights and, from a young age, worked with his father the Reverend Jesse Jackson, to advance civil rights. He will fight to ensure every person in the District has the right to vote without interference.

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