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John, it's Sen. Robert Peters – and I'll keep this recap quick.
One of my proudest accomplishments as an IL State Senator was when I sponsored the end of cash bail through the Pretrial Fairness portion of the SAFE-T act:
First passed in 2021, it was challenged by opponents in 2022 thinking crime was going to soar
Then in the late summer of 2023, it was upheld by the IL Supreme Court and implemented statewide to reform our ineffective criminal justice system
Now jail populations are down, court appearances are up 10%, and reoffense rates are down 7% compared to previous years!
Progressive public-safety measures WORK, John, and I can't wait to sponsor more next session.
But before we get there, I have to be re-elected this fall. My campaign's April End of Month Fundraising Deadline is TONIGHT, and I'm still $1,131 away from reaching my goal. John, can you pitch in today to help me reach it?
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Thank you,
Sen. Robert Peters
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Senator Robert Peters was born in 1985 deaf and with a massive speech impediment. His biological mother was addicted to drugs and alcohol, and his adopted mother and father were a social worker and a civil rights lawyer. He saw first hand the impact and devastation of the racist war on drugs.
As he grew up, he admired the work his father did as a civil rights and criminal defense attorney, challenging wrongdoing by the police. This combined with the effect of the criminalization of addiction, inspired his work on criminal justice reform rooted in the safety, freedom, and wellness of all people.
A defining moment for Peters was the Great Recession, as he struggled to find work and lost his parents within a year and a half of each other. He found his power through political organizing in solidarity with a variety of organizations in Chicago fighting for justice.
As a state senator, Peters has championed the end of cash bail in Illinois after years of organizing around it before becoming a Senator. This legislative session alone, Peters has passed six bills out of the Senate, as he continues to push Illinois forward as a leader in criminal justice reform and true public safety for all. He chairs the Labor Committee in the Senate and is Chair of the Senate Black Caucus. He is focused on environmental justice, racial justice, economic freedom, and public safety for all.
Prefer to donate via mail? Address a check to
Peters for Illinois
P.O. Box 15118
Chicago, IL 60615-5139
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