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Tough on crime prosecutor. Balanced budgets, tax relief and defeating the local \u2018Defund the Police\u2019 movement as Mayor. Decorated Combat veteran. Great-grandson of a slave and the first in his family to graduate from college.<\/p>\n
Richard Irvin knows what it means to take on tough challenges and defy the odds.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Irvin” module_class=”module alternate” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ module_class=”content” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”4%||4%||true|false” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”3%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”image” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.irvinbourne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/irvin-bio-1.jpg” title_text=”irvin-bio-1″ _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|16px|16px|16px|16px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”copy” admin_label=”Copy” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Born to a single mother and raised in the projects of Aurora, Richard was the first in his family to graduate college.<\/p>\n After graduating, he enlisted in the military. He became a decorated combat veteran, receiving an Army Commendation. He then used the GI bill and Illinois veterans benefits to put himself through college. He was determined to build a life based on service \u2013 giving back to his country and improving the lives of people around him.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Divider” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”120px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.1)” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Irvin” module_class=”module alternate image-left” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ module_class=”content” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”4%||4%||true|false” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”3%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”image” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.irvinbourne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/irvin-bio-2.jpg” title_text=”irvin-bio-2″ _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|16px|16px|16px|16px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”copy” admin_label=”Copy” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n He was hands-on, going on raids into drug houses. As Mayor of the second-largest city in Illinois, he defeated the local \u2018Defund the Police\u2019 movement by standing proudly with law enforcement and hiring more cops to keep our communities safe. During the summer of 2020, when Chicago did nothing to stop looting, Irvin called in the National Guard, shut down roads, and arrested lawbreakers. While crime has skyrocketed around Illinois, Richard held crime down in Aurora. As Governor, he’ll continue to be tough on crime and criminals.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Divider” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”80px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.1)” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Irvin” module_class=”module alternate” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ module_class=”content” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”4%||4%||true|false” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”3%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”image” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.irvinbourne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/irvin-bio-3.jpg” title_text=”irvin-bio-3″ _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|16px|16px|16px|16px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”copy” admin_label=”Copy” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n He worked to give people a property tax rebate and sparked economic growth. He fought for property tax relief for city residents, and he embraced opportunity zones to lower taxes and create jobs. As Governor, Richard will rein in government spending, cut taxes, balance the budget, and fight for property tax relief<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n While other Republicans are regularly steamrolled by Mike Madigan and Springfield insiders, Irvin fought Madigan and won. When Irvin ran for Mayor, he defeated Madigan\u2019s hand-picked candidate so he could take on the system. Irvin is a political outsider who supports term limits to get rid of career politicians and is a strong supporter of fair maps so every voice in every community is represented and heard across Illinois. Irvin will clean up Springfield corruption.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Call Out” module_class=”module callout” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f3f3f3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”rgba(0,0,0,0.15)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.irvinbourne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/il.svg” title_text=”il” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Donate” module_class=”module donate” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f3f3f3″ custom_padding=”40px||40px||true|” custom_padding_tablet=”40px||40px||true|” custom_padding_phone=”40px||40px||true|” global_module=”37″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”3%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Help support Irvin<\/strong> for<\/em> Illinois<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nthe<\/span> American Dream<\/h5>\n
Richard\u2019s life is the embodiment of the American Dream.<\/h3>\n
tough<\/span> On Crime<\/h5>\n
Richard has always focused on law and order. As a prosecutor, he put violent criminals behind bars\u2014including gangsters, drug dealers, and wife beaters.<\/h3>\n
twice<\/span> Elected<\/h5>\n
As the twice-elected Mayor of Aurora, Richard eliminated wasteful spending and balanced the city budget every year.<\/h3>\n
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