Rep. John M. Cabello – 2025-2026 Illinois Legislative Issues Survey

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1. Illinois has one of the highest tax burdens in the nation. What concerns you most about taxes in the state?

High property taxes

High state income taxes (taxes on salaries, bonuses, wages, gratuities, and overtime)

Sales taxes on childcare goods and services

Business taxes making it harder for employers to grow

Other (please specify)

#1a. Other Tax Concern:(Required)

2. What do you think should be the state legislature’s top priority when it comes to tax policy?

Reducing property taxes for homeowners

Cutting income tax for working families

Eliminating the taxes on child care costs

Lowering taxes for small businesses to promote job growth

The state should maintain current tax levels to fund government programs

Other (please specify):

#2a: Other Tax Priorities(Required)

3. What is the biggest financial challenge facing your household right now?

Rising grocery and gas prices

High property taxes

Cost of child care

Cost of housing and rent

Job security and wages

Other (please specify):

#3a: Other Household Challenge(Required)

4. What do you believe is the best way to improve economic opportunities for working-class families in Illinois?

Reduce taxes on small businesses to create more jobs

Invest in job training and technical education programs

Cut government regulations that make it harder for businesses to grow

Raise the minimum wage and strengthen worker protections

Other (please specify):

#4a: Other Opportunities(Required)

5. Illinois taxpayers have spent over $3 billion on illegal immigrants since 2022, not including education costs or other various services. Do you think Illinois should continue this level of funding?

Yes, Illinois should continue funding these services

No, Illinois should cut spending on services for non-citizens

The state should reduce spending but maintain some level of support

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Other (please specify):

#5a:Other Improve Opportunities(Required)

6. How important is it to you that Illinois takes steps to preserve and protect family farms from being sold to large corporations or foreign entities?

Very important

Not very important

Not important at all

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7. Some lawmakers have proposed banning school mascots and team names that are considered offensive under Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) guidelines. What is your view?

Schools should be allowed to keep traditional mascots and names

Schools should be required to change mascots that are considered offensive under DEI

This should be a local decision, not mandated by the state

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8. Do you support the Trump Administration’s policies to secure the southern border and believe Illinois should cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?

Yes, Illinois should cooperate with federal immigration enforcement and support border security

No, Illinois should remain a sanctuary state

Illinois should focus only on immigration issues within its own borders

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9. Do you support the recent push in Illinois schools to adopt transgender-inclusive policies, including allowing students to choose restrooms and sports teams based on gender identity?

No, I do not support these policies

Yes, I support these policies

Schools should determine their own policies

Unsure

10. Which of the following measures do you think would most improve Illinois’ long-term financial stability?

Requiring a balanced budget without raising taxes

Cutting wasteful spending and government inefficiency

Reforming the state pension system to reduce future liabilities

Increasing transparency in state spending to hold politicians accountable

Other (please specify):

#10a: Other Stability Improvements(Required)

11. What issue do you think the Illinois legislature should focus on most in 2025-2026?

Lowering taxes and cutting wasteful government spending

Creating jobs and growing the economy

Protecting parental rights and local control in schools

Addressing crime and improving public safety

Preserving family values and traditional freedoms

Other (please specify):

#11a: Other Stability Improvements(Required)

12. What other concerns do you have that you’d like the state legislature to address?

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