| Job History: |
 | Rodger Jennings, 53, is a professional project manager in the private business sector with over 25 years of experience in Information Technology (IT) and in banking business practices. Born on July 9,1954 in Alton, Illinois and raised in East Alton, Rodger's current residence is in Alton. Rodger has an Associates Degree in IT from CDI, located in St. Louis University. Rodger worked in the computer related field for over 20 years until changing careers. Today he is certified as a Black Belt of Six Sigma business practices and is Senior Manager of projects for Western Union and employed there for 28 years. Rodger is in favor of reducing the "pork" in our government and change how money is spent.
Although Rodger has never served in the armed forces, he greatly respects and honors the men and women of the armed forces that protect our freedom. It is not unusual to drive by his house where you will see the Unites States Flag displayed as Rodger is a proud patriotic American.
Rodger is a member of the Green Party and is the current Chairman of the Metro East Green Party which supports the counties of Madison, Macoupin, St. Clair, Jersey, and Calhoun. The Metro East Green Party is affiliated with the Illinois Green Party.
Rodger is a widower since 2003. He married Karen Pirok in December, 1973 and was married 29 years at the time of his wife's untimely death. Rodger has three adult children and seven grandchildren. Rodger is very family orientated has been active in his children's lives since the day they were born. He volunteer, coached and was Athletic Director in the Catholic League, coached and on the Board of the Directors of the Godfrey Khoury League. After his children graduated school, Rodger then became active in the Alton Volunteer Emergency Corps, a local search and rescue volunteer organization and is on the Executive Board as Treasurer.
In 2003, the entire Jennings Family was recognized as Alton's Home Town Hero for all the volunteer work performed during the past years. They were recognized in a formal ceremony in the fall of 2003 at the Alton Expo.
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| Important Issues: |
| It is a reality that our world is warming, and that the warming is caused by humans. It is our duty to make sure we find ways to stop global warming to allow future generations to enjoy life as we have.
Educate the public how to reduce waste and recycle.
Work for better public transportation.
Expand Metro Link in the 12th District to include Madison County.
Work with industries in the 12th District to reduce pollution output.
Encourage industries to find recycling methods to reuse materials for their products or, when expanding, to use existing buildings instead of damaging more green space with new construction.
Every person has a right to medical care in this country and each American has a right to pick who their doctor should be and where the medical care should be given. When people are sick, flexibility of where care can be sought can be a determining factor for a persons life or death decision. New treatments should be available for anyone, not just the rich
Health care is the number one issue facing Americans domestically. The cost of health care continues to soar and many Americans face life every day without health care or limited to special treatments that only the rich can afford. Today's system promotes greed and selfishness in the for-profit insurance companies. These companies deny coverage when ever possible placing more burdens on the every day citizen, and many times the ill person never gets the care before they die.
The best quality and most efficient health care system in the world today are government funded "single payer" systems that use a single, publicly accountable public agency to pay for the health care.
Health care is too important to our society to be left in the hands of corporate profiteers!
Violence is morally wrong, and does nothing to correct the problems at hand. It is our duty as leaders to show how negotiations can change a situation. Fighting and war never solves the problem, as it will leave underlying issues, no matter who wins the battle. It is important to vote for peace and learn to work with people.
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| Why Vote For Me: |
| Jerry Costello has been in office for 20 years, and shows little leadership. He is mainly a follower and does little or nothing for the entire district as he usually focuses only on St. Clair County and a portion of Madison County. While the poor counties in Southern Illinois suffer, Jerry Costello ignores their needs. If you want someone who will represent you, and be available for you, then vote for me. I will be your representative, and vote your way, and look out for the entire district. |
| Phone: |
(866) 752-3540 |
| Donate: | Go to the following website to donate online:
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| Mail: | Citizens for Rodger Jennings |
| | 921 Washington Avenue |
| | Alton, IL 62002
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I am running as a Green for US House of Representatives.