Candidate for Nevada State Senate - District 16 in 2022 Nevada General Election.
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Get StartedI am a strong defender of women’s reproductive rights. Learn more
Members of our LGBTQ+ community are important to our society. Learn more
In particular, we need to do more for our trans citizens who have been getting the worst treatment from society for too long. Learn more
People of color make up a diverse and vibrant population here in Nevada. We owe it to all of them to fight for equality and fairness in places such as getting a mortgage for a new home, jobs and economic security, and of course working to end police brutality across the board. Learn more
We still have prisoners who were incarcerated due to breaking laws having to do with cannabis. We need to immediately pardon them and their offenses because it is not just a problem for those who are now not breaking the law, but this has been proven to disproportionately effect black and brown people more. Learn more
I believe black lives matter and I will fight every day to make that a reality for all people. We need better training in our police forces and we need our officers to comply with the wishes of the public who employ them. Learn more
I would work to reduce or even end criminalizing traffic stops. Learn more
We will work towards decriminalizing drug use and instead offer a medical alternative in how we deal with the drug epidemic in Nevada. Punishing people for drug use is just inhumane and unnecessary. It is time we begin to explore alternatives such as safe use facilities, medical facilities to offer treatment for addiction and an end to arresting people for using. Learn more
I want to refocus the purpose of our police force towards providing assistance to Nevadans, over punishment of petty non-violent crimes like possession and street camping. Learn more
We will work towards decriminalizing drug use and instead offer a medical alternative in how we deal with the drug epidemic in Nevada. Punishing people for drug use is just inhumane and unnecessary. It is time we begin to explore alternatives such as safe use facilities, medical facilities to offer treatment for addiction and an end to arresting people for using. Learn more
We should do what we can to encourage job growth including reducing the costs to file for and start a business here. Learn more
It is important that we focus on increasing staffing among state agencies who have been severely lacking over the past number of years. Learn more
We will work towards decreasing class sizes so that teachers can offer more quality time per student while increasing school sizes in the long run. Learn more
We need to adjust the funding per student, to actually reflect the cost per student in that specific district. Learn more
I will encourage a state oversight panel that will ensure money schools are getting are going to what is needed. Learn more
It is important that we treat our teachers as best as we can and this does include paying them more. Learn more
We will explore new technologies utilizing hydro and water-based energy. Learn more
We know that Climate Change is the most existential threat to humanity’s survival. Learn more
I will work to create a commission or a study to further research new nuclear technology and how best to use it safely and efficiently. Learn more
I will support measures to both increase funding for wind and solar while also supporting additional fees on consumers and sellers who use crude oil and diesel. Learn more
I am a firm believer in alternative-renewable energy. Nevada is at the forefront of states who have access to the most renewable energy in the nation. We are privileged to have so much wind and solar that if we wanted to, we could be global producers of technology that best harnesses this natural energy. But I also believe in revisiting previous technologies such as nuclear and hydro as ways to decrease harmful fossil fuels. Learn more
I will work to help implement measures that will reduce climate change and I will always listen to experts. Learn more
I believe strongly in the right of all people to protect themselves and to bare arms. I do, however, believe in only 2 exceptions to that; if a person is deemed mentally unable to own a weapon and if a person has a violent criminal history. Learn more
We will first begin the process of a healthcare for all measure in Nevada by offering incentives for doctor’s offices to participate. We will also expand our current state health exchange as a temporary solution to immediately offer Nevadans an alternative. Learn more
The value-based care model is cheaper for everyone, creates an incentive for better care, and is still profitable for hospitals. But it is financially risky for them to make the switch, so I propose subsidizing that transition. This will save Nevadans a lot on inpatient healthcare. Learn more
I will help make legislation that will significantly increase funding for public mental health including building new clinics across the state that will offer the most updated treatments for all mental illness. Learn more
We will work to create a new healthcare for all initiative for Nevada. This will include building a state funded alternative to privatized insurance and once it’s complete, we will be able to offer all Nevadans good healthcare coverage with no out of pocket cost. Learn more
I believe healthcare is a human right. It doesn’t make sense to live in one of the world’s superpowers in the 20st century and not acknowledge that all people deserve healthcare as a basic need. Learn more
I also will work with community and religious based institutions on providing shelters within each of the communities in Nevada, and to approve the funding to get the job done. Learn more
I will urge the governor to declare a state of emergency in Nevada due to the housing crisis. Learn more
I will also introduce new bond measures for the state to fund residential development. The bonds will be lent out to community organizations at a marginal profit to the state, for the acquisition and development of affordable housing. Learn more
I believe housing is a human right and we need to all start recognizing this as a simple truth. Learn more
I support working towards closing the gap of pay between men and women. Learn more
A strong workforce begins with stronger protections for workers. I am an avid supporter of workers unions who do a lot to protect their workers and fight for fair treatment and better benefits. Learn more
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