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Sheldon Schafer  US House of Representatives
I am running as a Green for US House of Representatives.
City: Peoria, Springfield
District: District 18
County: Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Sangamon, Stark
State: Illinois
Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Elected: No Results Yet
About Sheldon Schafer
| Job History: |
| Sheldon Schafer
Peoria resident since 1976
Grew up in Columbus Ohio
Peoria Area Green Party
Founding member of Peoria Area Green Party, Dec, 2000
Coordinating Committee representative to the Illinois Green Party, 2001 present
Finance Committee Chair of the Illinois Green Party, 2001 - present
Secretary of the Peoria Area Green Party, 2002 present
Central Illinois coordinator for Whitney for Governor Campaign - 2006
State Membership Meeting Host - 2008
Chairman, State Central Committee of the Illinois Green Party - 2008
Chairman, Peoria County Central Committee of the Illinois Green Party - 2008
Education
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio B.S. in Astronomy, 1970
The School for International Training, Brattleboro, Vermont Peace Corps training in science education, Indian culture, and language
Wagner College, Staten Island, New York M.S. in Science Education, 1975.
Current Employment
Vice President of Education, Planetarium Director
Lakeview Museum of Arts & Sciences, Peoria, Illinois, USA from 1976 - present
Astronomy Instructor, Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois, USA from 1980 - present
Other credentials of interest
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, served in south India 1970 1972
Community Boards: Peoria Academy of Sciences, WTVP
Volunteer activity: Recreational Trail Advocates, Illinois Valley Wheelmn, WTVP, Haiti Mission Connection, ST. Thomas Church, Peoria Astronomical Society, Peoria Academy of Sciences, Peoria Public Schools, National Peace Corps Association, Earth Day.
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| Important Issues: |
| People First A government that believes businesses exist for the betterment of people, not vice versa, that is driven not by corporate interests or big money, but by the people.
Practical Idealism. Common sense, common ground, consistent life solutions to divisive issues such as abortion and gun control.
Sustainable Economy A retooled economy based on sustainability, and new green jobs - jobs that wont leave the country.
A Serious Path to Peace. A return of full control to the Iraqi government and the United Nations, enabling an Iraqi-led peace process. Engagement of regional actors including the Arab League and implement security arrangements that build a stable Iraq
Coming Home - Support the Troops. Our troops, who have fought, been injured, and died must be taken care of. They deserve full educational benefits and a fully funded VA, with healthcare that includes mental health.
Election Reform Real democracy that involves everyone, re-engaging the disenfranchised. Implement instant runoff voting so multiple parties can be heard.
Health Care for All Assure fair, equitable, and affordable health care for all, with no one left out; a single payer system is the only way to achieve this goal.
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Contact Sheldon Schafer
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(309) 682-1876 | | Mail: | schaferforcongress |
| | P.O. Box 3502 |
| | Peoria, IL 61612-3502
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