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Collin Corbett

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Independent for Illinois Governor. Launching Mainstream Independent Movement in Illinois. Political Strategist and Small Business Owner. Father to a T Rex.

Palatine, IL Katılım Mayıs 2009
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Standing outside the former Arlington Park site, we officially launched our Independent campaign for Governor and an Independent movement in Illinois. We chose this site specifically. First, it's personal to my family. My wife and I were married there. We had our reception in the Governor's Room (ironic!). My family and company had so many outings there. My dad was a jockey there years ago. Second, it's a perfect picture of Illinois. The park's decline, sale, and tear down parallels the economic decline of our state. But the site's potential and ability to bring growth and excitement to the suburbs represents the massive potential of Illinois. Illinois is primed to take off if our broken political system stops holding us back. Together, let's make Illinois affordable and build a state where every Illinoisan has a chance to get ahead. (Note: the podium, good luck sign, and chairs are all from the old park.) #twill
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Our state’s sales tax system is broken and fundamentally regressive. Lower- and middle-income families spend a far greater percentage of their hard-earned paychecks on basic necessities, while high-end services remain largely untouched. Giving families a temporary 5% break for ten days while maintaining an outdated system for the other 355 days is insulting to taxpayers. It’s time to stop governing through temporary gimmicks. Illinois needs a modernized sales tax structure that lowers baseline rates for working families, broadens our tax base to reflect a modern 21st-century economy, and provides real, permanent relief where taxpayers need it most, like groceries, baby formula, diapers, medicine and medical supplies, and school supplies.
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"Enjoy this 10-day sales tax gimmick and ignore the fact that you pay the highest sales taxes in the country!" -JB Pritzker, if he was being honest Pritzker promoted his back-to-school sales tax holiday in my hometown this morning. Here's what he hopes you'll forget: -It isn't even a full tax holiday, only a 5% discount, and doesn't apply to many back-to-school necessities. -For those in Cook and the Collar Counties, he just permanently raised your sales tax rate .25% two days ago. -Everyday essentials like over-the-counter medicines, medical supplies, diapers, and hygiene products are still fully taxed, and a majority of Illinoisans are still paying grocery taxes. -Illinois is one of the few states that charges a sales tax on top of gas taxes. -The baseline sales tax in Illinois is 8th-highest in the country, while some locations, like Chicago, have among the highest rates anywhere. Illinois working families need real relief, not political theater. They don't just feel the squeeze when buying notebooks and crayons the first week of August, they feel it every single day when paying among the highest sales taxes in the nation.
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Exploration time with my little boy, catching bugs and chasing butterflies.
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Fellow suburbanites: starting today, we're all paying an extra .25% sales tax to bail out Brandon Johnson's CTA. This, plus higher tolls on January 1st and raiding the statewide road fund, was the cost of the $1.5 billion transit bailout. But little of that money is going to Metra or PACE. The vast majority is going to the mismanaged and severely indebted CTA. And very little of it is going towards improvements or actual reform. Meanwhile, the collar counties lost nearly all their influence on the transit boards. So: pay more for the same service with less representation. The Illinois way. You have a chance to voice your displeasure on November 3rd...
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This campaign for governor isn’t just about a single election. It's the launchpad for a real Independent movement in Illinois. Make no mistake: I am in this race to win. I'm also aware of how difficult it is to beat a billionaire incumbent. But our movement's success does not rely on one election. Right now, 47% of Americans identify as Independent, a number that grows every single day. By giving these voters a political home, we are finally giving the mainstream a voice in Illinois. I believe this movement will eventually become the governing majority in our state. But we don't have to wait for a majority to start forcing reform. By Election Day, our movement will have grown well beyond the winning margin in battleground races across the state. That changes the math of Illinois politics overnight. Moving forward, nobody wins without us. That gives us the political capital to demand real reform and common sense right now while we continue building toward a lasting majority.
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Completely agree with the balanced privacy approach here. Despite the negative publicity, in a village as small as Riverwoods, our police chief has detailed multiple significant examples where Flock camera data has allowed the police to apprehend bad actors more efficiently
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Is banning Flock the right call? Darren Bailey has made banning ALPRs (automated license plate readers) a centerpiece of his campaign. It makes for a great soundbite and gets social media likes. But is it good policy? The goal of those who want to ban Flock is to prevent a surveillance state. I share that goal 100%. Privacy is a fundamental right. But as someone who has worked in the tech industry for years, I can tell you you're being tracked by way more than you realize. Cellular data, digital footprints, facial recognition, Ring grids...heck, apps on your phone harvest GPS, wi-fi, and bluetooth connections, ads you watch track your movement history, and your vehicle tracks your location and driving habits. There was a Chicago company that could scrape your emails and predict when your fridge would break down so big box retailers could deliver appliance ads before you even knew you needed one. We need real data governance, not bumper-sticker slogans. We need comprehensive right to privacy laws that shift the burden off individuals and onto those who are collecting, processing, and selling consumer data. This means: -Moving from an opt-out system to a strict data minimization structure, codifying individuals' data rights. -Data brokers should have to provide centralized data deletion tools so individuals can wipe their personal information. -Youth privacy protections need to expanded up to age 17 instead of 13. -Public technology, like Flock cameras, should be required to purge non-investigative data within 72 hours and strictly limit access to authorized law enforcement activities while prohibiting out-of-state or unauthorized data sharing. This actually solves the privacy problem while allowing law enforcement to keep a vital tool. ALPR technology is critical for finding missing children during Amber Alerts, locating human trafficking victims, identifying violent offenders, and recovering stolen vehicles. Governing requires understanding how modern technology actually works. The solution is harder than a one-sentence social media post. But if you actually want to protect people's rights and keep communities safe, you need policy depth, not social media platitudes.

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Is banning Flock the right call? Darren Bailey has made banning ALPRs (automated license plate readers) a centerpiece of his campaign. It makes for a great soundbite and gets social media likes. But is it good policy? The goal of those who want to ban Flock is to prevent a surveillance state. I share that goal 100%. Privacy is a fundamental right. But as someone who has worked in the tech industry for years, I can tell you you're being tracked by way more than you realize. Cellular data, digital footprints, facial recognition, Ring grids...heck, apps on your phone harvest GPS, wi-fi, and bluetooth connections, ads you watch track your movement history, and your vehicle tracks your location and driving habits. There was a Chicago company that could scrape your emails and predict when your fridge would break down so big box retailers could deliver appliance ads before you even knew you needed one. We need real data governance, not bumper-sticker slogans. We need comprehensive right to privacy laws that shift the burden off individuals and onto those who are collecting, processing, and selling consumer data. This means: -Moving from an opt-out system to a strict data minimization structure, codifying individuals' data rights. -Data brokers should have to provide centralized data deletion tools so individuals can wipe their personal information. -Youth privacy protections need to expanded up to age 17 instead of 13. -Public technology, like Flock cameras, should be required to purge non-investigative data within 72 hours and strictly limit access to authorized law enforcement activities while prohibiting out-of-state or unauthorized data sharing. This actually solves the privacy problem while allowing law enforcement to keep a vital tool. ALPR technology is critical for finding missing children during Amber Alerts, locating human trafficking victims, identifying violent offenders, and recovering stolen vehicles. Governing requires understanding how modern technology actually works. The solution is harder than a one-sentence social media post. But if you actually want to protect people's rights and keep communities safe, you need policy depth, not social media platitudes.
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Darren Bailey believes my family shouldn't exist. My wife Abbey is a cancer survivor. Beating cancer saved her life, but it left us with almost no chance of conceiving naturally. It took us over six years of trying, three painful years of intensive IVF, and a devastating miscarriage before we finally held our miracle baby, Theodore, in our arms. Now, we are blessed to be expecting our second child. Our kids are medical miracles and gifts from God. But if @DarrenBaileyIL had his way, parents like us would never get to hold our children. While claiming to be pro-family, Bailey’s record tells the real story: -He voted against IVF access as one of only six state senators to oppose HB3709, a bipartisan bill expanding fertility coverage for Illinois families. -He urged voters to reject IVF protections, opposing the 2024 referendum. -He aligns with anti-IVF extremists who back legislation to treat IVF as murder and claim IVF "diminishes the value of human life." Abbey and I know firsthand that science and faith don't conflict. That's why 78% of pro-lifers and 83% of evangelicals support IVF. But not Darren Bailey. Only an extremist would oppose the 13 million babies brought into this world through fertility treatments. Illinois voters deserve to know why Darren Bailey tried to stop families like mine from ever getting started.
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The Harry Benton / Chris Welch sexual harrassment scandal grows, as today's LIG report reveals there was a 3rd victim. Chris Welch should be out. Not just as Speaker, but as a Member of the House of Representatives. For covering up harassment, for flirting with interns, for impeding investigations...there's a pattern now allegedly going back to 2001, and it should no longer be ignored. But because of politics, real accountability is unlikely prior to November 3rd. Why? Because leaders fundraise via their personal committees, which they control. Welch is sitting on $11.5 million. If Democrats remove him as Speaker, he could refuse to supply them the funds they need in their elections. When I say the system is broken and in desperate need of reform, I'm underselling it.
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Illinois has approved the 2nd fewest housing permits per capita since JB Pritzker took office in 2019. This is why rent keeps rising, why young families can't afford their first home, and why families struggle to afford to stay in their homes. Performative bills like Pritzker's BUILD Act won't get the job done. When I'm governor, I'll bring all stakeholders to the table and work collaboratively to get Illinois building again. This means finally lowering property taxes, reducing construction costs, and streamlining permitting and regulations.
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Get to know my running mate, Carolyn Schofield, on this week's podcast. You'll quickly see why I'm proud to run with this policy expert and bipartisan leader! We talk about our families and what we need to do to make it more affordable for working families in Illinois. We also cover the improvements desperately needed in DCFS, safety, transportation, IDOC, and mental health. Links in first reply.
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College costs in Illinois are the highest in the Midwest and among the highest in the country. But our community college system is a proven bright spot. It's one of the largest in the country, leading in degree completion with nearly 85% of graduates landing jobs in their field within a year. I've spent my career supporting our community colleges, securing funding to expand campuses, increase student scholarships, and partner with local businesses to build direct career pathways. As governor, I will continue to champion our community colleges throughout Illinois.
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The average parent is spending 20% or more on childcare today. The HHS benchmark for "affordable" is 7%. While the new Department of Early Childhood works to improve licensing, there are three additional steps we should take in Illinois to increase access and lower costs for families: 1. Expand the Workforce without Compromising Safety Allow supervised students to count toward staff ratios and build talent pipelines with high schools and community colleges. 2. Support Universal Preschool Access Better fund public schools to expand preschool so early childhood programs no longer have to turn parents away. 3. Modernize Provider Funding & Startup Capital As funds are available, unfreeze CCAP reimbursement rates and offer interest-free loans to prospective providers to overcome steep up-front capital costs.
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Crohn's disease. Cancer. Complications. Infertility. IVF. Miscarriage. Loss. We nearly gave up during the dark days of our journey. But we endured and grew stronger together. Then, finally, a ray of sunshine: Teddy, our gift from God. And now a second child on the way. My wife, Abbey, and I sat down and shared our difficult journey for the first time. Because, more important than any political campaign, we want to help people. If our story can help others who might be going through similar difficulties, we want you to know you're not alone. Please reach out if you ever need help or just want to talk.
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Soaring rent is yet another affordability concern for IL families: up 3.2% despite falling 1.2% nationwide. Highest rent increase among large metros: Chicago. 4th-highest national increase: Champaign-Urbana. When rent takes up more of your paycheck, saving up for a home gets pushed further out of reach. We must lower property taxes, streamline permitting and regulations, and get IL building again.
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