In 2018, almost half of the IL House of representative races were unopposed. We are supposedly part of a representative Republic and an essential part of our government is having choices in the electoral process. Americans love having choices when it comes to the grocery stores, entertainment platforms, dining sources, but our current electoral system denies us any choice. Illinois has some of the most stringent ballot requirements of any states.

It is no secret that Illinois is well known for its machine politics and corruption. It is time that the government starts representing the people and not the politicians. Clayton will push for term limits, limits on lobbying and consulting when politicians leave office, and legislative recusals when donors are involved.

Illinois has nearly 7,000 different taxing authorities, which is over 1600 more than Texas, the next closest state, that has 2.7x the population and 4.6x the size. Improving the efficiency of our government will help close the budget deficit and reduce property taxes.

Instead of trying to fit students into schools, we need to let students find schools that fit them. The government draws imaginary boxes around its citizens then tells us that our only option to seek education is within the imaginary box that they created. Parents and students need to be allowed the resources to seek the best education that fits their own learning and discipline needs.

The Covid Pandemic driven lockdowns have caused over 60,000 Illinois businesses to close.  Clayton understands the efforts and heartbreak that this struggle has caused.  He will actively work to generate innovation and provide the support small businesses need to thrive.