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George Gaulrapp
| George Gaulrapp | ||
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| Candidate for | ||
| U.S. House, Illinois, District 17 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Freeport Aquinas Catholic High School (1977) | |
| Bachelor's | Monmouth College (1981) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 30,1959 | |
| Profession | Freeport, Illinois Mayor | |
| Websites | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Biography
Education:[2]
- 1981: Monmouth College, Business Administration
Career
Issues
Campaign themes
2012
On his campaign website Gaulrapp has 6 leading issues that he is concerned about. They are: [4]
- Jobs and the Economy: Excerpt: "We need to concentrate on keeping companies here and to provide them with the tools for expansion. The role of government in job creation should be to set the landscape for companies. The government should focus on building infrastructure in the major growth sectors of the economy – information and financial systems, energy technology, and health care systems – and then letting the market respond. Small businesses will be able to compete globally with a fair corporate tax structure, access to capital, tax credits for hiring and for “going green”."
- Energy & Technology: "In northern Illinois, we live in the renewable energy corridor. We live amongst nuclear power plants and the corn that provides ethanol for our gasoline. Wind power, ethanol, bio diesel and nuclear power are clean and they work."
- Health Care: Excerpt: "Many citizens without healthcare insurance use the emergency room as their primary care, and this drives the cost up for everyone. Our physicians set aside 8 to 10 years of earnings as they attend college and medical schools, only to come out with thousands of dollars in medical school debt. The costs and the waiting lists to get into medical and dental schools are tremendous. We must expand the facilities to increase the number of eligible students to get into these institutions."
- Manufacturing: Excerpt: "In the 17th Congressional District, local companies need the capital to expand and acquire new technology to bring our jobs back to the United States. The role of government in our economy is to set the landscape for companies, so the market can respond accordingly. We need to enforce our current trade laws and regulations."
- Right to Bear Arms: "I believe that the people have the right to bear arms – to protect their families and their properties. However, gun ownership comes with responsibility and accountability. As an avid hunter, I believe that the people have the right to gun ownership. I am a current member of the National Rifle Association and my brother teaches a course in gun safety and certifies over 200 people a year. I have recently introduced my son to hunting."
- Education: Excerpt: "We must provide a stable and adequate funding source for all K-12 public schools so that our students are prepared for higher education in universities, community colleges or technical colleges. This includes early learning as an important step toward academic achievement and a key to drop-out prevention. Ensuring support for teaching professionals and working to attract quality teachers who can provide our children with the best education possible, is one of my top priorities."
Elections
2012
Gaulrapp ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Illinois' 17th District. Gaulrapp sought the nomination on the Democratic ticket. [5] The signature filing deadline was December 27, 2011, with the primary taking place on March 20, 2012. Incumbent Bobby Schilling is seeking re-election on the Republican ticket.
Gaulrapp and candidate Greg Aguilar were defeated by Cheri Bustos in the Democratic primary on March 20, 2012.[1] Incumbent Bobby Schilling ran unopposed in the Republican primary.[1]
| U.S. House, Illinois' 17th Congressional District Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Cheri Bustos |
54.4% | 18,652 |
| George Gaulrapp | 25.8% | 8,838 |
| Greg Aguilar | 19.8% | 6,798 |
| Total Votes | 34,288 | |
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 ABC News 7 "Election Results Primary 2012" Accessed March 20, 2012
- ↑ George Gaulrapp for Congress "Info" Accessed January 16, 2012
- ↑ Gaulrapp for Congress "About" Accessed January 16, 2012
- ↑ Gaulrapp for Congress "Issues" Accessed December 31, 2011
- ↑ WIFR.com "Freeport Mayor Announces Run for Congress" Accessed December 15, 2011
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