Max Solomon

Candidate Q&A

Why are you running?

To serve the people of Illinois

What skills or experience do you have that make you particularly suited to this position?

attorney, adjunct professor of political science and law

What does this office do well, and what needs fixing?

The Illinois treasurer office needs more accountability, responsibility, and transparency

What is the most pressing issue facing your constituents and how do you plan on addressing it?

Excessive spending due to waste and fraud

Is there a major policy initiative or financial issue you will look to tackle in the next year?

Fraudulent and wasteful spending

If you are elected, what would the end of a successful four-year term look like for you?

A more visible and transparent Illinois treasurer office

What specific steps would you take to ensure your office is accessible and responsive?

I will commit to personally responding to inquiries from the public, provide updates about the office on at least a quarterly basis, and give press conferences at will or upon request.