NameCharlie Kim
What office are you running for?U.S. Congressional Representative
County, District/TownshipIL-14
Address2405 Essington Road #B600
Joliet, Illinois 60435
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Phone(630) 430-3030
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Are you currently the officeholder and seeking re-election?No
Is this your first time running for office?Yes
Election Date03/19/2024
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1. What inspired you to run for public office, and what positive changes do you hope to bring to your district/state if elected?

My purpose is to get results that protect and preserve democracy for the people, giving you these fundamental human rights and opportunity of prosperity.

My vision for us includes listening to the people and doing my responsibilities for the people, protecting traditional rights of liberty and opportunity for the American Dream, defend our U.S. Constitutional rights (responsible regulations for better reform of violence, discrimination, and criminal justice), less government interference for prosperity of businesses, governmental support of technology and export trade for global competitiveness, non-prejudice and non-gender biasness for worker’s fair and equal pay, reasonable taxes to reduce inflation costs, responsible governmental spending to stop wasting money of taxpayers, best health care for everybody, reproductive rights for life and prenatal care, strengthen schools and empower students, support community protectors and life-savers (First Responders), strong military defense and military veteran support, improve U.S. Citizenship and immigration rights, social responsibility of safer communities and healthier environments, and equal opportunity for every individual for which she or he stands as an American, regardless of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

Hence, my purpose and duty are to honor your trust in me as I serve in the U.S. Congress. I will take decisive action to do what is best for our District 14, the State of Illinois, and the United States of America; I will do the work to make America better, stronger, and more prosperous for all of us: Americans First to make America First.

2. Can you share the three most important issues facing your district/state, and how do you envision working collaboratively to find solutions that benefit everyone?

1) Worker's Wages and Business Development

Hard-working families and devote employees deserve better incomes and more benefits while also allowing employers to manage and prosper.

The solution is better regulations to expand and strengthen workers’ rights with less government interference while also allowing business development and more profits.

Mom-and-pop small businesses and non-profit organizations need more direct financial support, and larger companies need indirect tax savings and direct incentives to work with smaller businesses and self-employment entities, thereby, mutually benefiting from one another to be productive and prosperous with the support of our government.

2) Supporting Legal Immigrants and U.S. Citizens by Not Wasting Money of Taxpayers

Our country is the land of opportunity, yet we are challenged more than ever to hold onto the American Dream. Our government must create a better plan for immigrants and U.S. citizens, because of mistakes in budget and unwise migration policies that are limiting opportunities for us. The American Dream is possible because of U.S. citizens and the contribution of immigrants, who have earned U.S. citizenship through the naturalization process. However, this process is problematic today and we must act to preserve it before it is lost.

The solution is to support the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), non-U.S. citizens by legal entry, and other immigration programs that help immigrants become U.S. citizens and protect them from deportation to preserve their unity of families and friends in the U.S.A.

In Congress, I shall create and/or support legislation that will provide government social regulation of sponsorship to permit them the opportunity to achieve U.S. citizenship and the American Dream, ensuring that relatives of families are not separated and not costing taxpayers for immigrants.

We must be promoting our diversity as “one nation” to give the best opportunity for Americans in global competitiveness to have a positive tomorrow.

3) Protecting Schools and Empowering Students

Our government must listen to teachers and administrators to empower students to learn and develop their full potential in a safe and supportive environment.

The answer is to provide necessary resources to protect the safety of schools and support teachers and administrators with advanced learning tools. By doing these essential acts, parents could entrust teachers with their precious children for the best possible education and preparation to be successful and happy in their lives.

In Congress, I shall provide the necessary support for teachers and facilitates so that the betterment of administrators' skills can empower teachers and students to be the best instructors and scholars in order to be well-developed persons for challenges beyond classrooms.

As your Congress Representative, I will be the best possible supporter of schools and students because of experiences as a student and a teacher, learning from failures, and enduring the injustice of discrimination, which allowed me to excel as a student, a teacher, and a productive citizen in our community and country.

3. Would you support or oppose implementing specific policies to promote fiscal responsibility and reduce government spending at the federal level, while also addressing the national debt and ensuring a sustainable economic future for the country?Support
4. In the context of the Bill of Rights, do you support or oppose safeguarding and upholding individual liberties, such as the right to bear arms and freedom of speech, when confronted with potential challenges?Support
5. Do you support or oppose strengthening our border security using physical barriers, technology and personnel while enacting comprehensive measures to effectively address illegal immigration, particularly as it relates to human trafficking?Support
6. Considering the ongoing debates on the environment, would you support or oppose balancing economic growth and environmental protection in your approach to environmental policies?Support
7. Do you support and advocate for religious freedom as a fundamental right for all citizens in our nation?Yes
8. Do you believe parental rights are fundamental?Yes
9. Given the issues concerning open borders, border security, and drugs (like fentanyl), do you endorse the classification of Mexican cartels as a terrorist organization and recognize them as a significant national security threat to the United States?Yes
10. In the context of putting America First and upholding the Constitution’s supremacy over external entities, do you believe selling influence to foreign entities should be considered a high crime or misdemeanor?Yes
11. Do you believe the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are important and necessary?No
12. Would you support or oppose addressing the issue of illegal immigration in the state and proposing measures to enforce immigration laws and enhance border security?Support