Economy
Working families across Illinois and the U.S. have been squeezed by inflation and a rapidly rising cost of living. Nabeela Syed is fighting to make sure families don’t have to sacrifice their financial security to afford basic needs like education, housing and healthcare.
Nabeela believes:
Every child deserves access to high-quality public education without being crushed by property taxes, which is why she supports continued investment in the Evidence-Based Funding Formula (EBF). This shifts school funding away from overreliance on local property taxes and closes Illinois’ racial wealth gap by giving every student a fair shot–no matter their ZIP code.
Seniors on fixed incomes deserve the ability to age in their homes without being burdened by high property taxes. This is why she continues to champion legislation to expand eligibility for senior property tax freeze to allow more seniors to stay in their homes with dignity and financial peace of mind.
Small businesses are essential to building a strong, vibrant community. They create jobs, grow wealth locally and serve as hubs for innovation, culture and community. This is why Representative Syed fights for expanded access to capital assistance and tax relief for small business owners.
Responsible fiscal leadership in Springfield is key to the overall success of Illinois. Representative Syed supports passing balanced budgets that protect essential services while keeping the state on a path to long-term financial stability. To do this, she advocates for living within our means, while making smart, people-first investments that grow our economy.
Legislative wins:
Rejected proposals that would increase property taxes on working families
Championed legislation to expand property tax relief for seniors
Supported major investments in education and infrastructure that create good-paying jobs and drive long-term growth
Co-sponsored legislation to cut junk fees and hidden costs, which also requires business to clearly disclose the full costs of goods and services upfront
Advocated for extended tax relief for small businesses
Closed corporate tax loopholes that let big business shift the tax burden onto Illinois families
Fought to protect works’ rights and strengthen collective bargaining to ensure labor remains a cornerstone of our democracy and a fair economy
Representative Syed works every day to ease the financial burden on families, support job growth and protect workers’ rights. She understands that building an Illinois that works for everyone means putting everyday people at the center of decisions in Springfield.