Bill Brady (politician)
William E. Brady (born May 15, 1961)[1] is an American politician who was a Republican member of the Illinois Senate from May 2002 until his resignation in December 2020.
For other people named Bill Brady, see Bill Brady (disambiguation).
Bill Brady
Brady also served in the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 88th District from 1993 to 2001 and was an unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Illinois in 2006, 2010, and 2014.
Early life, education and career[edit]
Brady was born on May 15, 1961, in Bloomington, Illinois. He graduated from Central Catholic High School and Illinois Wesleyan University.
A millionaire real estate developer and broker,[2] Brady is an owner of ReMax Choice and co-owner of Brady Homes, founded by his father, Bill Brady Sr.[3]
Political positions[edit]
Death penalty[edit]
Brady intended to lift the moratorium on the death penalty if he became governor.[25]
Abortion[edit]
Brady is anti-abortion. He supports a ban on all abortions, including in cases of rape and incest. He makes an exception and allows abortion when a mother's life is at risk.[26][27][28] He has also backed legislation allowing pharmacists to refuse to dispense emergency contraceptions to a managed care system – the type currently administered by many Health Management Organizations (HMOs) – to control the cost of health care.[29]
Gun control[edit]
Brady has stated that he is opposed to any further restrictions to the ownership of firearms in Illinois. He is also for legalizing concealed carry, which would allow a law-abiding, licensed Illinois resident to carry a handgun or other weapon in public in a concealed manner.[25][30]
Taxes[edit]
Brady has opposed efforts to raise state sales and income tax rates in Illinois. He favors reducing sales taxes that he claims drive retail jobs and businesses to other states. He favors dedicating a percentage of Illinois revenue to property tax relief and eliminating the estate tax in Illinois.