height: 22px; Jesse Sullivan is an American personality who describes himself as a 5th generation Illinoisan and was brought up and lives in Petersburg. display: table; Second, I will end Illinoiss grocery tax 37 other states have found a way to make do without taxing food, and Illinois can too. text-align: center; A new Republican candidate for Illinois governor is entering the race with a nearly $11 million campaign fund. The fact of the matter is that cashless bail has been tried, in places like New York City and Chicago. First Name Jesse #14. var nTimer = setInterval(function() { A fourth Republican today declared his candidacy for Illinois governor. letter-spacing: 0.03em; overflow-x: scroll; We need to right-size government. Sullivan said he formed his for-profit venture, Alter Global LLC, in 2020 to allow it to perform as a traditional venture capital firm and invest cash as well as to attract additional investors. Watch Jesse Sullivan's campaign ad for Illinois Governor.https://jessesullivan.comFacebook https://facebook.com/jessesullivanILTwitter https://twitter.. background-color: white; Ballot measures, Who represents me? float: right; .hideResponses { display: none;} The source of the funding was largely donations of cryptocurrency. Reform ISBE to focus on core education, merit and competency, not political indoctrination: Increase transparency by passing House Bill 5239, requiring school districts to accept parent or guardian requests to review curriculum and learning material throughout the school year. } He then served as a civilian with . And we dont need to look far to find what works: More than 20,000 employees in our state university system have already opted into a 401(k)-style retirement plan. } SOLUTION - GOVERNMENT THAT SERVES THE PEOPLE In its 2020 IRS filing, Sullivan was paid $119,550 as the charitys CEO, and its chief operating officer was paid $82,425. 2021 was a recent record for Illinois, and confidence in the government's ability to keep us safe is declining, as is trust in the publics trust in police. Sullivan said with his experience in cryptocurrency as a funding source for his charity, he wants to make Chicago a leader in creating the future of the internet and all the jobs that come with it., Now, its like people think its fake money but its really the future of the internet and whats going to be created and all the jobs that come with it, Sullivan said. font-weight: bold; color: black; margin-top: 16px; The first and highest responsibility of the government is to keep us safe. $('.showResponses').hide(); Expand the Invest in Kids Opportunity Scholarship Program. Do you support establishing a pension reform referendum that would ask voters to amend the Illinois constitution to allow a reduction of future benefit growth to levels that the state can afford, while keeping current earned benefits untouched? Illinoisans deserve the strongest legislative watchdog in the nation. That prevents us from investing more in priorities like education, tax relief, and law enforcement. Its going to take a true outsider, and Im the only one in this race who truly doesnt owe anything to anybody. Weve made a commitment to our public employees, and we need to do everything in our power to keep our word. color: #888; Remove racist curriculum from Illinois schools: The Sullivan administration will affirm that no teacher, school official, or student should ever be compelled to teach or affirm any idea that violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964. padding-left: 10px; Republican candidate for governor Jesse Sullivan. Garfinkle. Harmful material is defined as the quality of any description or representation, in whatever form, of nudity, sexual conduct, sexual excitement, or sado-masochistic abuse, when, taken as a whole it (i) predominantly appeals to the prurient interest in sex of minors (ii) is patently offensive to prevailing standards in the adult community in the State as a whole with respect to what is suitable for minors. Another $4 million came from Kevin Taweel, CEO of Asurion, in San Mateo, California, described on the company website as the worlds largest provider of technology protection services.. color: white; background-color: grey; margin: 0; $('.collapse').collapse('show'); width: 50px; Illinois is facing an unprecedented crime surge under Democratic Gov. . This isnt a problem of dollars and cents. The Republican candidates for governor are pictured in Capitol News Illinois file photos. } CHALLENGE - CORRUPT POLITICIANS End CTU's reign of terror by investigating and sanctioning CTU hate speech, incitement of violence, and protection of sexual predators: Under the radical leadership of the Caucus of Rank and File Educators (CORE), the CTU has openly promoted political violence, protected sexual predators, called to defund the police, and praised murderous, socialist dictatorships abroad. The results have been certified. Jesse will be a governor who understands that small business is essential and that real outcomes for our people- not lobbyist opinions - must govern our State. Florida has a six-year ban on legislators moving into lobbying positions. } Let's end Illinois Corruption and make our state the Land of Lincoln again! This is a blatant conflict of interest that has cost Illinois taxpayers billions of dollars. Besides offering comprehensive coverage of state and federal elections, this site is a kick in the pants!" - Chicago Tribune. Other politicians will say theyre pro-life or pro-family were living it. background-color: #f9d334; .percentage_number { height: 100%; Alaska Labor Relations Agency. Our plan calls for three concrete steps. Alter Global made limited financial investments and was heavily dependent on cryptocurrency for its funding. The billionaire Democrat spent $171 million of his own fortune on his 2018 bid to oust then Republican Gov. For a copy of the latest cable TV buys, click here. While we were putting together our Safe Streets Agenda, we met with law enforcement from around the state. .non_result_row div { @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { font-style: italic; This was the best raw percentage of the vote received by a Democrat for governor since 1960. margin-top: 1em; The rigged redistricting process has been a key tool in electing and protecting a Democratic super-majority in Illinois, and inoculating politicians against having to face the voters. Jesse believes there is no better way to support the aspirations and needs of Illinoisians than having a robust, growing economy that offers a path to jobs, financial security, and the ability to care for our families. Apply today! font-size: 12px; Deliver parental choice by funding students, not systems, Remove sexual predators from Illinois schools, Remove radical curriculum from the classroom, Pass the first Illinois Parents Bill of Rights. To Save Illinois we have to stop the bleeding. } 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. Cities | It has resulted in more crime, in pressure on judges to release even violent defendants right back onto the streets, and crucially, it sacrifices the best opportunity we have to intervene with criminals and addicts - at their most vulnerable point, when they are first jailed. Jesse believes it is moral leaders who fundamentally alter the course of human history. Below is a summary of some of the candidates' response to the various debate questions. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { 33 Year Old Leo #12. Today, the Rich States, Poor States rankings list Illinois as 47th of 50 in the United States for its economic outlook, and the US News and World Report listed our economy as 39th of 50. He lost in the Republican primary on June 28, 2022. We are the only campaign to release a plan to address crime starting on day one that is backed by active law enforcement officers our Safe Streets Agenda. Illinois has more promise and is more conservative than San Francisco, so I welcome him back to our great state and into the race., Former state Sen. Paul Schimpf of downstate Waterloo offered a more sincere welcome, saying in a statement another robust campaign spreading the message that J.B. Pritzker is undeserving of reelection is good news for the Illinois Republican Party.. Trust and collaboration between parents, administrators and teachers is the key to student success. For decades, Democrats and Republicans have used their positions to curry favor and enrich themselves, and everyday Illinoisans suffer. He will reduce the barriers to starting businesses, and reduce the taxes that make it so hard to afford real estate, hire employees, and invest in growth. Changing the Game - John O'Sullivan 2013-12-01 The modern day youth sports environment has taken the enjoyment out of athletics for our children. padding-left: 10px; Estimated vote counts are provided by the Associated Press and informed by past turnout . Sullivan filed his nominating petitions alongside his running mate, Kathleen Murphy, who said she has stepped aside as Jeanne Ives' business partner while she runs for Lieutenant Governor. Certainly that includesdealing with violent crime, but, very importantly, protecting a womans right to choose, expanding business opportunity and economic opportunity for people to get jobs and then focusing on working people and getting a good wage for people. Driven by Faith, Family, & Service. Venture capitalist Jesse Sullivan joined WMBD Sullivan is a 37-year-old venture capitalist from the central Illinois town of Petersburg. If we really wanted to unlock more investment dollars or more capital to help these companies, we realized the best way to do that is actually to set up a separate entity, Alter Global LLC, where they can actually invest their money and then they can get returns., Sullivan said none of the tax-deductible contributions used for his nonprofit were rolled into the for-profit entity and that Alter Global LLC paid the nonprofit Alter Global $10,000 to avoid any perceived undue benefit of the brand.. Separately, Republican candidates for Illinois governor Jesse Sullivan on Fox News and state Sen. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, at a news conference in Chicago, and Democratic candidate Beverly Miles discuss how to address violence. .inner_percentage.Republican { 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. The first step is to stop digging, which we can do by bringing the states retirement benefit more in line with the private sector and other states. Born on August 19 #33. background-color: green; .inner_percentage.Democratic { This is especially true of our school districts. View profile. PILLAR #1 - PROTECT OUR HEROES. font-weight: bold; He can shoot it., Justin Steele and 6 Chicago Cubs relievers combine for the 1st spring training no-hitter in franchise history, Leah Palmer experiences grand time as Geneva grinds out victory in Class 4A third-place game. letter-spacing: 0.03em; clear: both; font-size: 16px; - Nickname - Wednesday, Jan 26, 22 @ 2:47 pm: Kind of a crappy thing to do to Jesse Sullivan. Self-interested teachers union bosses in Illinois prolonged the shutdown of our schools, funded extremist politicians that have made our streets unsafe, protected sexual predators, and have harmed the noble reputation of the teaching profession. background-color: #003388; Who is to blame for this failure? 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. A healthcare system that offers great care at affordable prices. So today amongst all of you I have an announcement. Our plan will: Streamline the donation process for investors, Move from a 75% tax credit to a dollar-for-dollar tax credit, Advocate for allowing donors to deduct the contribution on federal taxes. }, 100); Eight candidates are running for governor of Illinois. Fight recidivism by growing relationships between parole agents and law enforcement, and reprioritizing in-prison occupational training. } Danny . Jesse will embody what a political leader can and should be. For example, in 2010, Pat Quinn spent $23 million to capture the Governor's Mansion. Source. Rather than making traditional financial investments in emerging businesses, Sullivan, in an interview, compared the nonprofit Alter Global to a matchmaker that connects financial investors to business ventures. color: black; Five governors have resigned from office, and three have died in office. Crime in Illinois, especially in our cities, is devastating our families, stealing our children, harming our economy, and creating a climate of fear. State budget figures put Illinois unfunded pension liabilities at roughly $130 billion earlier this year. } So we selected every venture that we worked with, but rather than us putting capital in, then we would always match them with other capital providers and we would not get paid for that, Sullivan said. 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.. . Jesse Sullivan, the fourth person to declare for the 2022 Republican primary, is a venture capitalist from Petersburg - near Springfield and the home of Lincoln's New Salem - who says he . $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { Filing Deadline (Third Parties & Independents): July 2024. margin: 8px auto; Running for Governor to end this era of high taxes, corruption, & crime. 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. Former DoD Civilian, VC Alter Global. But not his teammates. 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. Sullivan is not the first businessperson to make the governorship a first-time political aspiration. SOLUTION - STRONG MORAL LEADERSHIP font-weight: 300; Give us your assessment of the overhaul of the states criminal justice system that was passed by the General Assembly in January 2021. State executives | Numbers of homicides, shootings and carjackings are all unacceptably high. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { $('.showResponses').show(); J.B. Pritzker his first Republican challenger with an eight-figure bank account . much-needed area of education that can help kick-start career success while limiting the amount of college debt. Contact our sales team. What should Springfield do to help reverse the rise in violent crime in Chicago and elsewhere in the metro region and state? width: 250px; The answer for me isnt an example or an anecdote its who I am at my core. } padding-top: 8px; } After high school, his campaign says he attended several universities, including Oxford. Gov. .votebox-covid-disclaimer { Federal courts | Currently, a loophole allows a legislator to retire a day before the end of their term and begin lobbying their colleagues the next day. Rather than allowing the program to sunset in 2023, we will expand and improve the program to meet the needs of all families seeking access to a quality education for their children. Our administration will end Pritzkers fight to fire the patronage hiring monitor and ban paying any gubernatorial staff members with private money, as Pritzker does. .results_table { Illinois should require the same. } San Francisco venture capitalist Jesse Sullivan kicked off his campaign for governor on Thursday, giving Gov. padding-left: 10px; Sposato blames commie, lefty loons for accusing him of ethics violation over Facebook fire truck photo, Illinois Democrats join Biden in taking aim at specter of elusive ghost guns, Dear Abby: When my husbands brother marries, I should be in the wedding, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and wife to invest $250 million in new Chicago research lab, Jose Abreu on life with the Astros and leaving the White Sox, who werent a family in 2022, Chicago police officer was shot and killed in front of kids playing at school: They ran as quickly as possible just to get to safety, Dear Abby: With boyfriends fussy father living here, I feel trapped, Taking aim at gun safety in Illinois invites tragedy, Tom Sizemore dies at 61; actor known for Saving Private Ryan, Natural Born Killers, Cubs Justin Steele back on track after efficient first spring-training start, Cubs spring-training camp thins as WBC participants leave for tournament. } 3 min read. Becoming a legislator should be a form of temporary public service, not a pathway to a lucrative lobbying career. We propose a seven-year ban for Illinois, which would be the strongest in the nation. Thank you. But other statewide hopefuls didn't survive challenges, Illinois election . J.B. Pritzker has refused to provide basic, commonsense protections against sexual abuse in schools, while pushing radical gender curriculum throughout the state. Let's nominate Jesse Sullivan to be our Party's candidate for Governor!" Rallies/Events: In addition to Sullivan rallies in Peoria, Bloomington, and Champaign and an appearance at the Peoria Lincoln Day Dinner with Mike Pence this evening, Jesse Sullivan will also be appearing on the WIND-AM candidate debate on Thursday, June 23rd and . vertical-align: top; B. Pritzker (Incumbent) Illinois Governor - Republican Primary. An average family of four owes more in unfunded liabilities ($76,000) than they earn in household income ($63,585). Together, we can restore Illinois to the beautiful Land of Lincoln. Incentivize industry-driven, proprietary education directly related to available jobs (tying communities that need jobs to available jobs / the jobs of tomorrow). We need to end the culture of corruption and insider dealing that has put the people of Illinois and the job creators and innovators of the future last. Im the only candidate in this race who is a true outsider who doesnt owe anything to anybody. Please lay out two ways that the state can provide a measure of relief to Illinois homeowners and citizens, and please be specific with your answer. .infobox p { Posts. It wasnt until January of last year that Sullivan created a more traditional for-profit venture capital firm, the similarly named Alter Global LLC, with more than two dozen investments, largely in developing countries, none in Illinois. }) Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 11:49am. .infobox { } In March, Department of Children and Family Services Director Marc Smith was cited an eighth time on a contempt of court order for failing to appropriately place a teen who was in the agencys care into the proper setting. Illinois has more units of government than any state by far, and its crushing taxpayers. background-color: #db0000; Move to parental opt-in for Comprehensive Sexual Education programs. Its first-year revenues from donations and . display: inline-block; p.survey-response {margin-left:10px;} .votebox-results-metadata { Gov. $('.hideResponses').show(); Jesse Sullivan, GOP candidate for Illinois governor, joins John to talk about why he wants to be the next governor of Illinois.Jesse Sullivan tells John a little bit about his family and education, how he plans to fix the Illinois pension crisis, why he supports term limits, his plan to combat crime, and if he supports masks and vaccine mandates. .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} The gas tax has more than doubled under Pritzker, but his only response was to push the next hike off until after the election and force gas station owners to run campaign ads for the Democrats. While Jesse Sullivan has been partnered with Silicon Valley elites, I have been creating jobs for working families right here in Illinois. trans boytrust me, my kid will change the plant basedBusiness: jesse@weareverified.co. font-size: .9em; As governor, I will deliver on a commitment to growth, lower taxes, and an end to the crime and corruption that is driving people out of state. J.B. Pritzker his first Republican challenger with an eight-figure bank account. On . Ron DeSantis Parents Bill of Rights, we will introduce and pass legislation establishing the government cannot infringe upon the fundamental rights of parents and legal guardians to direct the upbringing, education, healthcare, and mental health of their child. .electionsectionheading { background-color: #6db24f; Source. background-color: #f9d334; This page was current at the end of the individual's last campaign covered by Ballotpedia. He continued the insider-first, corrupt politics he inherited, even after promising he would stand up to it. Jesse Mall A NY 2012 Albany N/A $9,096: Jesse Mall A: NY: 2012: N/A Albany: View Salary & Details: Michael Mall NY 2021 Albany General Employee $9,080: Michael Mall : NY: 2021: General Employee Springfield politicians like to blame taxpayers, saying they dont pay enough into the education system. } Before leaving to join Team Israel, Cubs prospect Matt Mervis shared why this WBC means so much to him. background: #4c4c4c; display: inline-block; $('.hideResponses').hide(); .clearfix { font-weight: bold; Jesse Sullivan 15.8 104,394: Richard Irvin 15.4 101,703: Gary Rabine 6.3 41,412: Paul Schimpf 4.4 29,117: Max Solomon 0.9 . But the subsidiary, Alter Investments, never made an investment and Sullivan said it should have been closed. I will reduce the barriers to starting businesses, and cut the taxes that make it so hard to afford real estate, hire employees, and invest in growth. Additionally, we will make it so that school district personnel may not discourage or prohibit parental notification of and involvement in critical decisions affecting a students mental, emotional, or physical health or well-being. } background-color: #dac113; } Absolutely. clearInterval(nTimer); .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { .votebox-results-cell--number { Lew Segall. font-weight: 100; font-weight: 300; } .external_links_table { width: auto !important; } People are leaving Illinois in droves, and today we are 1 of only 3 states that lost residents from 2010 - 2020. The five Republicans running for governor Bull Valley businessman Gary Rabine, Petersburg cryptocurrency venture capitalist Jesse Sullivan, Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, state Sen. Darren Bailey . Each of these states has taken real steps to cut their taxes and embrace freedom, not big government. display: inline-block; Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. line-height: 1.5em; font-size: 0.9em; Universal school choice. .inner_percentage.Green { So far this year, Rabine has reported raising $900,258.98, Bailey $913,012.06 and Schimpf $225,571. if (typeof $ != 'undefined') { Government has abandoned the citizens of Illinois by putting their own selfish interests, and their special interest backers, ahead of the people. The Alter Global Sullivan founded five years ago was a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization as approved by the Internal Revenue Service. .results_row td:first-child { color: white; } The actor suffered a brain aneurysm Feb. 18 at his Los Angeles home and died in his sleep Friday at a hospital in Burbank, California, his manager said. Running for Governor to end this era of high taxes, corruption, & crime in Illinois. By giving money to students instead of systems, parents can choose the best possible education for their child, and reduce redundancy in our education system. This is a moment where the people of Illinois can truly stand up and make a change from the crime and corruption of the past when we can embrace the Land of Lincoln part of our history, not the Capital of Capone. Thats higher than the average per student spending on all students not just those in need in every other Midwestern state. Alters filing said none of the donors stand to benefit from the charitys actions. }. Sullivans campaign said the forgivable loan served its purpose as a stopgap when the charity was unable to find donors attracted to its mission during COVID-19. background-color: #ccc; JESSE SULLIVAN'S CLEAN UP ILLINOIS PLAN color: white; Jesse has sat, listened, and worked with law enforcement around the state to build his Safe Streets Agenda. a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } Nicole Obi Black Economic Council of Massachusetts Jordan. A law enforcement and criminal justice system that keeps our streets safe. } } Meghalaya election 2023: How to check results. .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { .widget-row.value-only { Hes a bridge-builder to a more unified future.. Sullivans GOP rivals sought to make Sullivans cash advantage a liability, focusing on the home addresses of Sullivan and his contributors. One of Illinois' strengths is its diversity. Restore norms so criminal actions have consequences.