Sandra Schneller
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Sandra Schneller (Democratic Party) (also known as Sandi) ran for election to the Illinois House of Representatives to represent District 9. She lost in the Democratic primary on March 17, 2020.
Schneller completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Sandra Schneller was born in Chicago, Illinois. She pursued her undergraduate education at the University of Illinois and Northeastern Illinois University and her graduate education at Northeastern Illinois University and Benedictine University. Her career experience includes working as a clinical practice manager.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Illinois House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Illinois House of Representatives District 9
Incumbent Lakesia Collins won election in the general election for Illinois House of Representatives District 9 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Lakesia Collins (D) | 100.0 | 38,252 |
| Total votes: 38,252 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 9
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Illinois House of Representatives District 9 on March 17, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lakesia Collins | 46.2 | 8,040 |
| Aaron Turner | 15.0 | 2,603 | ||
| Trina Mangrum | 10.6 | 1,850 | ||
| Tyjuan Cratic | 8.9 | 1,557 | ||
| Nicole Harvey | 8.6 | 1,494 | ||
 | Sandra Schneller | 6.7 | 1,161 | |
| Maurice Edwards | 4.0 | 704 | ||
| Total votes: 17,409 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Sandra Schneller completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Schneller's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I care about serving the health, interest, rights, and needs of the people to ensure they have equitable opportunities and live prosperous lives. I believe in servitude. As a young child, volunteerism was a staple part of my family just like going to church.
I grew up on Chicago's Near Northside and raised by my father after the death of my mom at age 12. I enjoy a healthy lifestyle as a pescatarian with regular physical fitness. I champion advancement via education having 3 degrees under my belt (BA - Pol Sci; MA - Am Politics; MSMOB - Mgmt/Org Beh) from Northeastern IL U and Benedictine U.
My experience tracks corporate, academia, and healthcare. I'm skilled in business development, strategic planning, operations and relationship management, and education. As an entrepreneur, I was awarded Women Business Owner of the Year (NAWBO); received a Medal of Distinction (Congressional Committee); and honorary chair for the IL Business Advisory Council. I taught in CICS schools and the university. I worked with college disabled students. Today, I manage the IL territory in operations and business development for a healthcare company.
A memorable time was as a Washington DC dinner guest of a U.S. President. I was featured and acknowledged in Crain's Chicago Business, Today's Chicago Woman, Black Enterprise, Minority Business, Business Ledger, and NAWBO eBulletin.
I reside on the Near Northside. I have a great son and a beautiful granddaughter.
- I am a strong proponent of Zero-Tolerance for gun violence. We need tighter gun control laws. Too many Chicagoans are caught up as victims of gun violence. Stronger policies/laws should be instituted for illegal gun owners who use weaponry to initiate violent acts.
- Ensure more business development funding is allocated and distributed in underserved areas to provide jobs to residents as an avenue to decrease crime and enable individuals and families while strengthening our state by reducing the number of residents leaving Illinois (2017-2018, 312 Illinoisans moved out of the state per day). It can greatly contribute to the rising challenges of state debt.
- Create policy placing strict requirements for hard core drug users who do not enroll in treatment programs.
Budget/taxes
At a time when our state is $200+ billion in debt, we must continue to creatively filter ways to reduce our debt. The progressive graduated income tax brings the state one step closer to solving this crisis. However, we need to address the situation with vigor to realize substantial gains in a relatively condensed time period.
Jobs
The state holds the purse strings to increase jobs. At a time when 45% of black males in Chicago between the age of 20-25 are not working or in school it is reaching critical mass. The state must bring back businesses and create opportunities for tax credits as an incentive to participate in community employment.
Mental Health
Currently,1 in 4 people in the world suffer from some form of mental health concern, the focus on providing available resources is paramount.
A person I admire is someone who embraced me, because she saw things in me that I did not envision. That person is the late great, Reverend Willie T. Barrow, former CEO and co-founder of Operation PUSH, (formerly named Operation Breadbasket at the time of its creation) alongside Rev. Jesse Jackson. As an American civil rights activist and minister, she was courageous, strong-willed, feisty and princely on wisdom. For me (along with other godchildren) she was known as 'Mother Barrow,' a mentor and loving godmother. Her small frame packed an unforgettable punch of words whenever in her presence. Her knowledge and wisdom was paramount yet her love was tough. One had to work hard for her love, but once you got it you learned tremendously. Mother Barrow gave me much advice with some of it tough to digest. She was instrumental in the growth of my son - ensuring that he was involved in civic activities, financial literacy, and more. When I decided to divorce she was so upset. She made me read her authored book, "How to Get Married - and Stay Married," three times. Mother Barrow would tell me "you must be strong, cause there is a lot of work to be done out here and you can contribute. You should trust everyone and trust no one." I love her. I miss her.
I'm passionate about serving others. I bring a plethora of valuable experience to engage with fellow lawmakers and district communities. My relationship management expertise will play a key role in bringing district leaders together to work in unison for all residents.
Made a difference in uplifting others.
The first time I was able to vote, at age 18. Having the ability to exercise my right was a proud moment. I felt empowered. My father is a strong believer in engaging in the political system and passed on the ideology.
While in high school I worked at the Harris Bank in the credit card division. Only a select few were chosen for jobs in Chicago's Loop area. After graduation, I enrolled in college and left the bank.
Developing the Leadership Within You by John Maxwell. It helps you search within for strengths and sort your abilities to measure your potential.
Life is a struggle. I start my day with a positive message and keep one foot in front of the other.
Although I believe state legislators should have knowledge of political processes it is unnecessary to have the experience as that can be acquired. However, I do think having a well-rounded collection of experience can be beneficial to how one would approach governing.
Getting out of debt and reversing the major exodus of it resident population.
Appropriations
Economic, Opportunity and Equity
Higher Education
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 2, 2020
