Rosetta “Rosie” Brown

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What to Expect from Rosetta "Rosie" Brown

Rosetta “Rosie” Brown is running for Illinois House District 111 to deliver practical, people‑first solutions grounded in lived experience, not politics as usual. From Alton to Granite City, Wood River to Bethalto, Rosie’s platform reflects what she hears every day when she knocks on doors and listens to neighbors.

❋ Mental Health & Wellness

The Issue
Families across District 111 are experiencing rising mental health challenges — from anxiety in our classrooms to isolation among seniors. Too many people are waiting months for care or going without help entirely.

❋ Jobs & Economic Opportunity

The Issue
District 111 is full of hardworking people — but wages aren’t keeping up, and too many young people feel they have to leave to succeed.

❋ Education & Youth Empowerment

The Issue
Our educators are stretched thin, our classrooms are crowded, and students deserve more opportunity — not fewer options.

❋ Infrastructure & Environment

The Issue
Aging infrastructure and environmental challenges affect daily life — from flooded streets to unsafe water lines.

❋ Revitalization & Safe Communities

The Issue
People want to feel safe in their homes and proud of their neighborhoods — without fear or neglect.

❋ Technology & Innovation

The Issue
Access to technology and broadband should not depend on your zip code.

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Mental Health & Wellness

Healthy Minds. Stronger Communities.

The Reality

  • Schools lack enough counselors and social workers

  • Seniors need adult day care and wellness support

  • Mental health crises are too often handled by police instead of professionals

Rosie’s Plan

  • Expand school‑based mental health services so students can get help where they already are

  • Support adult day care and senior wellness programs across the district

  • Increase funding for local, community‑based mental health providers

  • Advocate for crisis response alternatives that prioritize care over incarceration

Rosie believes mental health care is health care — and it should be accessible to everyone.

Jobs & Economic Opportunity

Work Should Pay. Opportunity Should Stay Local.

The Reality

  • Median household income in the district is well below the Illinois average

  • High school students want trade and career pathways, not just student debt

  • Small businesses struggle to access capital and support

Rosie’s Plan

  • Expand vocational and trade programs in high schools

  • Support union jobs and apprenticeship pathways

  • Create micro‑grant and technical assistance programs for small businesses

  • Invest in green jobs tied to infrastructure and sustainability

Rosie stands with workers, unions, and entrepreneurs — because a strong economy starts locally.

Education & Youth Empowerment

Every Child Seen. Every Future Funded.

The Reality

  • Teachers are paying out of pocket for supplies

  • Students need mentorship, career readiness, and real‑world skills

  • Parents want schools that are safe, supported, and fully funded

Rosie’s Plan

  • Fight for equitable and full school funding

  • Reduce classroom overcrowding and support teachers

  • Expand after‑school, mentorship, and career readiness programs

  • Build pathways to 4-year colleges and institutions, HBCUs, trade schools, Online Degrees, and local careers

Rosie believes education should open doors — not close them.

Revitalization & Safe Communities

Safe Streets. Strong Neighborhoods.

The Reality

  • Vacant properties hurt surrounding communities

  • Gun violence and illegal firearms threaten public safety

  • Too many neighborhoods lack investment and resources

Rosie’s Plan

  • Support vacancy‑to‑value housing initiatives

  • Fund community‑based violence prevention programs

  • Crack down on illegal guns and ghost guns

  • Partner with residents and organizations to revitalize neighborhoods

Rosie’s approach to safety is community‑driven, preventative, and people‑focused.

Infrastructure & Environment

Build It Right — For Today and Tomorrow.

The Reality

  • Roads, sidewalks, and public spaces need repair

  • Flooding and water quality remain serious concerns

  • Communities want growth that doesn’t sacrifice health or safety

Rosie’s Plan

  • Repair roads, sidewalks, and public spaces

  • Replace lead water lines and protect clean water access

  • Invest in flood prevention and climate resilience

  • Promote sustainable development that creates jobs and protects health

Rosie believes infrastructure is about dignity, safety, and the future.

Technology & Innovation

Connecting People. Powering the Future.

The Reality

  • Some families still lack reliable internet

  • Students and seniors are left behind digitally

  • Local innovation needs local support

Rosie’s Plan

  • Expand broadband access across District 111

  • Pilot public Wi‑Fi and AI spaces in community hubs

  • Support tech education and workforce training

  • Foster local innovation and entrepreneurship

Rosie’s vision prepares District 111 for the economy we’re heading into — not the one we’re leaving behind.

  • The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) is a national trade union center that is the largest federation of unions in the United States.

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  • The Madison County Democratic Party is powered by people who believe in showing up, organizing locally, and building real connections across our communities.

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