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NameDennis Tipsword
What office are you running for?State Representative
County, District/Township105th District
Address1520 Grove Lane
Metamora, Illinois 61548
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Phone(309) 407-0131
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Are you currently the officeholder and seeking re-election?yes
Is this your first time running for office?No
Election Date03/19/2024
Your WebsiteDennisTipsword.com
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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?

I ran because we have 3 adult children and 7 grandchildren that live within 10 minutes of us, we are extremely blessed and would hate for any of them to come to us and say they were moving to a different state for better opportunities.
Unfortunately Illinois is one of the highest taxed states, one of the least friendly for business growth, for these reasons and several others we have once again had another year of population loss. In addition I am a 30 year career Police Officer and the attacks on our law enforcement professionals are causing a lack of qualified candidates which in turn is emboldening criminals who are facing less and less consequences for the crimes they commit. We are also faced with our god given freedoms being taken from us and the continued push to remove parental rights. Lastly, Illinois has become an abortion sanctuary state. Our government is not only subsidizing the abortion they are paying travel and hotel expenses for women to come to Illinois for an abortion. We must protect the unborn.

2. Please identify the top three critical issues facing your state, and how do you envision solving them to benefit the communities in your state?

Illegal immigration and the tax dollars being spent to house, clothe, feed and provide medical care for those that our Governor is openly inviting to come here. I am a sponsor of HB 4187 (Repeal the Trust Act). The Trust Act is what made Illinois a sanctuary state. In addition it stopped law enforcement from communicating with I.C.E. for the efficient removal of illegal aliens who have a deportation order.
Cost of Living: The Governor just proposed an almost 5% increase to this years budget over last years. It is full of new spending that is unsupported. We have to cut spending, we have to stop with new programs. We need to hold our budget flat and pay down our debt.
Crime: We must stop demonizing Police Officers with the legislation that is passed in Springfield. We must support, fund, and protect our law enforcement officers. Most of all we must pass legislation that holds criminals accountable and make it illegal to be a criminal again.

3. Would you support or oppose implementing specific policies to promote fiscal responsibility and reduce government spending at the state level, while also addressing debt and ensuring a sustainable economic future for your state?Support
4. Do you support or oppose the belief that the pandemic’s negative impact on medical freedom, which emphasized the importance of safeguarding individual liberties, as well as its negative economic consequences on the people, calls for crucial lessons learned and need for both federal and state governments to avoid overregulation and overreach on small businesses while effectively preparing to handle future challenges?Support
5. 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
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. 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
9. Do you believe the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are important and necessary?No
10. Would you support or oppose the implementation of policies to expand school choice options, such as charter schools, vouchers, or education savings accounts, to empower parents to make the best educational decisions for their children?Support
11. Would you support or oppose passing laws to make it illegal to transition children medically or chemically under 18 years of age?Support
12. Would you support or oppose passing laws to restrict the education of students from K-12 on gender identity, homosexuality, and sexual conduct, and instead, adhere strictly to biology, science, and biological nature?Support
13. Would you support or oppose implementing classical liberal arts education standards in K-12?Support
14. Do you believe that parental rights are fundamental and hold the highest authority, and would you support prioritizing and protecting these rights in education? This includes acknowledging parents’ fundamental role in teaching, raising, and nurturing their children. Please indicate whether you support or oppose this approach.Support
15. If elected, would you support and implement the bill introduced by Moms for America Action that endorses the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Standard in schools, prohibiting obscene, indecent, and profane content, similar to the regulations for radio and TV broadcasts?Yes