Ann M. Williams

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Williams earned her B.S. in journalism and political science from the University of Iowa and her J.D. from Drake University Law School.[1] Her professional experience includes working as an attorney with the firm of Storino, Ramello & Durkin, on the government affairs team for Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, as a legislative director in the office of Attorney General Lisa Madigan, clerk for Illinois First District Appellate Court Judge Margaret O'Mara Frossard and staff attorney for Speaker of the Illinois House Michael Madigan.[2]

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Williams' campaign website highlighted the following issues:[17]

Budget

Excerpt: "Ann's budget priorities include paying down our backlog of bills, and funding education and our most critical human services. We must continue to streamline, consolidate and cut where we can. In Ann's first term, many worthwhile programs and services were significantly cut and unfortunately these cuts must continue. The budget that was ultimately passed, however, preserved funding for the most critical human services. Until there is significant economic recovery, the State's budget situation will continue to be extremely challenging. Ann will continue to make the tough choices necessary to get us back on track."

Education

Excerpt: "Ann strongly advocates maximizing funding for education, and understands that strong schools make strong communities - and vice versa. Ann has joined a coalition of legislators working to increase the role the State plays in funding our children's education and address the overreliance on property taxes for this purpose."

Environment

Excerpt: "Ann understands that protecting our environment must be a top priority, and believes economic development and environmental protection can and should go hand in hand. Ann will continue to push for cleaner air and water. This includes reducing emissions from coal-fired power plants, obtaining power from cleaner energy sources, and adequately funding public transportation."

Healthcare

Excerpt: "Ann is committed to ensuring all Illinoisans have access to the best quality healthcare possible, and has supported policies to make that happen in Illinois. In her first term, Ann sponsored a groundbreaking bill, HB 1825, to provide for parity in coverage of cancer medications. When faced with a devastating cancer diagnosis, a patient's only concern should be getting the best treatment possible - not how much it costs. However, many patients have been forced to forego the most advanced treatment options due to insurance coverage limits. Ann also helped defeat legislation that would create major exemptions to Illinois' smoking ban, and will continue to fight to keep this ban intact."

Job growth and business development

Excerpt: "Improving the climate for businesses large and small in Illinois is a top priority. In her first term, Ann supported a bill containing significant reforms of the workers compensation system in Illinois. Also, she has advocated for a comprehensive review of our corporate tax structure - identifying and implementing real, long term solutions to help Illinois businesses create and retain jobs, and to provide the stability necessary for job growth."

Seniors

Excerpt: "Ann supports policies and legislation to make sure that our seniors have the tools and resources to enjoy safe, productive, healthy lives. Ann supports the development and maintenance of an array of affordable housing options for seniors in all communities - ensuring that seniors are able to live in their own neighborhoods and continue to be an integral part of community life."

LGBT

Excerpt: "Ann believes all of us deserve equal protection and access to benefits, regardless of sexual orientation. Ann strongly supports and will work toward full marriage equality on behalf of all the families in the 11th District."

Reproductive rights

Excerpt: "Ann is absolutely committed to preserving every woman's access to reproductive heath services, and will work against any attempt to limit or restrict this right. She supports common sense sex education that will provide our children the basic healthcare information necessary to make the right choices for their future."