Will Guzzardi

Will Guzzardi
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Candidate for
Illinois House of Representatives District 39
Party	Democratic
Education
High school	Chapel Hill High School
Bachelor's	Brown University
Personal
Place of birth	Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Websites
Personal website
Campaign website

Will Guzzardi was a 2012 Democratic candidate for District 39 of the Illinois House of Representatives.

He was defeated by incumbent Toni Berrios in the March 20, 2012 Democratic primary.

Issues

Campaign themes

2012

Guzzardi's website listed the following issues:

• Strengthening our Schools

Excerpt: "Will believes that strong schools make strong communities, and that every child deserves a quality public education."

• Keeping our Neighborhoods Safe

Excerpt: "Will believes that all of our families and seniors should feel safe in their communities. The most effective path to safer streets is with good community-based policing, more outreach programs for at-risk youth, and active community involvement."

• Making Government Accountable

Excerpt: "When elected officials betray the public trust our communities suffer, and our ability to use local government to be part of the solution deteriorates."

• Creating Jobs and Promoting Economic Development

Excerpt: "Good jobs are the anchors of strong families and healthy communities, and the best driver of economic growth in our communities."

• Protecting Seniors

Excerpt: "Just as we have an obligation to our children, we also must care for those who came before us and provided for our own futures."

• Advancing Public Health Initiatives

Excerpt: "Will Guzzardi will fight for existing programs, like the health team organized by the Logan Square Neighborhood Association, and promote new initiatives with the input of public-health officials and community leaders."

• Demanding Equal Rights

Excerpt: "Full equality for all, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, is a basic matter of civil rights, and anything short of full equality is unacceptable."

• Protecting Our Natural Environment

Excerpt: "The scientific community has presented indisputable evidence of substantial climate change resulting from greenhouse gas emissions and industrial pollution. Elected leaders need to take charge on this issue, and Will’s prepared to do so. "

• Making Our District More Accessible

Excerpt: "Quality public transportation is crucial to residents of the 39th District. In addition to reliable trains and buses, Will also believes in an organized system of bicycle lanes and bike racks. "

• Improving Our Immigration System

Excerpt: "Will recognizes that the vast majority of immigrants come to the United States, and to Chicago in particular, for work and better opportunities for their families."

• Respecting Our Veterans

Excerpt: "Will believes the best way to honor our veterans’ service is by funding the programs facilitating their return to civilian life."

• Women’s Issues

Excerpt: "Will is a staunch advocate for women’s rights, including equal pay, fair treatment in hiring, and reproductive services."

• Promoting Local Artists

Excerpt: "Will believes that a local arts scene is essential to community development."

Elections

2012

See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2012

Guzzardi ran in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 39. Guzzardi lost to incumbent Maria Antonia Berrios in the Democratic primary on March 20, 2012. No candidates filed to run in the Republican primary.

The March 20 primary was separated by less than 150 votes. Guzzardi initially demanded a recount and challenged the results. However, on May 1, 2012, he conceded defeated.

Illinois House of Representatives, District 39 Democratic Primary, 2012
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Maria Antonia Berrios Incumbent	50.8%	4,021
Will Guzzardi	49.2%	3,896
Total Votes		7,917

External links

Suggest a link

• Official campaign website
• Project Vote Smart biography
• Will Guzzardi on Facebook
• Will Guzzardi on Twitter