John Szemler

John Szemler was born in Chicago, Illinois. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University of Chicago and an MBA from the University of San Diego. His career experience includes working as a senior consultant.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

John Szemler is a Manufacturing Strategy and Process Improvement Consultant who implements the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Enterprise Planning and Management software product. He has a BA in Political Science from Loyola University of Chicago, and an MBA from the University of San Diego.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

It's not about Republicans versus Democrats. it's about what's good for America and Americans.Congress has been compromised by money - campaign finance reform is the key to a healthy American democracyFiscal responsibility is not tax cuts for the wealthy.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

John McCain, a great American, independent thinker, and hero of liberty and freedom, and Al Gore, who bravely declared the dangers of ecological profiteering in the name of patriotic nationalism.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Party does not replace conscience

What legacy would you like to leave?

Campaign finance reform and fairness in taxation. Without it American democracy will remain at risk.

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Campaign finance reform. Without it nothing will change in Congress.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

John Szemler is a Process Improvement Consultant who implements Dynamics 365, a Microsoft Enterprise Planning and Management software product. He has a BA in Political Science from Loyola University of Chicago, and an MBA from the University of San Diego.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

It's not about Republicans versus Democrats. it's about what's good for America and Americans.Congress is corrupt - campaign finance reform is the key to a healthy American democracyFiscal responsibility is not tax cuts for the wealthy

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

John McCain: a great American, independent thinker, and hero of liberty and freedom.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Party does not replace conscience

What legacy would you like to leave?

Campaign finance reform and a balanced budget. Without it American democracy is at risk.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Dereliction of Duty, by H. R. McMaster

The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements, by Eric Hoffer

Gorgias, by Plato

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Campaign finance reform. Without it nothing else happens.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Ways and Means. Tax reform strengthens American democracy.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Term limits are an absolute necessity. Incumbency reduces accountability and transparency, and has been usurped - by incumbents.