Candidate for Nevada State Assembly - District 40 in 2018 Nevada 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedThe death penalty must be abolished in Nevada. Regardless of the moral debate regarding the death penalty, it is fiscally irresponsible. Learn more
Additionally, we must provide relief to individuals who have marijuana convictions. Learn more
We must hold the pharmaceutical industry accountable for their role in the opioid epidemic and guarantee services for individuals who seek treatment. Learn more
My vision for Nevada includes reforming our criminal justice system with a move towards restorative justice rather than retributive. We are morally obligated to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline and provide an education system that is equitable for all. For meaningful, lasting reform, consistently marginalized communities (including communities of color, immigrants, LGBTIA, and the poor) must have an equal seat at the table. Learn more
I support providing free education so that we have educated teachers and a well-trained workforce throughout the various sectors of Nevada’s economy. Learn more
Nevada needs qualified teachers that remain in Nevada, which requires our support of programs that guarantee new teachers do not graduate with insurmountable student loan debt. Learn more
This means we provide the financial resources and support our teachers. Overcrowded classrooms, understaffed supportive services, and school infrastructure can be remedied when we are willing to provide the funding. Learn more
Additionally, we must protect our public lands and resources to ensure that we do not continue to repeat disasters like the one currently unfolding in Yerington with the Anaconda Copper Mine, which is polluting the drinking water. Learn more
Renewable energy in Nevada is not only a means to achieve environmental protections to ensure a healthy sustainable planet for future Nevadans, it is also an opportunity to diversify our economy and create jobs. Learn more
Educating youth about mental health and providing well-funded and staffed services within our schools will have a long-term positive outcome. Laws being enacted in some states incorporate mental health into school curriculum, so that children themselves can understand their own mental health and if they are experiencing a crisis. Learn more
Our first step in Nevada will be to pass Medicaid for All; a cooperative based system that cuts out the insurance company is an idea that may work for individuals who cannot afford insurance, but do not qualify for Medicaid and in our rural communities. Learn more
Further, no individual should be homeless. I support a housing first model—stabilization and consistency without conditions. Learn more
I support rent control and legislation to require affordable housing for individuals with regular income. Learn more
Nevada currently lacks strong tenant rights; however, protecting tenants from arbitrary evictions and rapid rent increases would help stabilize the shifting housing market. Learn more
Furthermore, strong unions and the right to collectively bargain provide the answer to combat stagnant wages and create economic growth. Learn more
I support a minimum wage of $15 an hour as a starting point in ensuring that working people are able to thrive in Nevada. Learn more
Fair workweek scheduling, paid family leave, sick leave, and ensuing pay equality would benefit many low wage workers, especially in Nevada’s service industry. Learn more
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