Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives - District 7 in 2018 Ohio 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedRegardless of race, ethnicity, religion, ideology, gender, sex, sexuality, class or any other identity you claim, you are an equal and valued part of this district, this state and this country. You deserve all of the rights and protections offered by the government and I will work as hard as I can to ensure that you receive those rights and protections. Learn more
Police officers need to positively and actively engage with the communities they serve and partake in consistent professional development and diversity training in order to best serve our community. Learn more
Grand juries need to be structured differently when the defendant is an officer or state official, to avoid bias. Learn more
Educating people who have gone through the criminal justice system and helping them become productive citizens has proven to have stronger communal benefits than the failing, simple incarceration pipeline we are currently using. Learn more
To address the opioid crisis, we must engage the medical community in creating a plan for the responsible prescription of opioids and methadone, as well as other drugs that are over-prescribed. At the same time, we must invest in research for alternatives to opioids. Learn more
I will hold ECOT and other charter schools accountable for what they have stolen from the Ohio taxpayers. Learn more
What we need are long term investments. Resources must be reallocated so that they become accessible to students and teachers who need them. Teachers need to have input in policies that concern them. Learn more
I will also overturn House Bill 114, which destroyed environmental mandates aimed at decreasing carbon emissions. This will allow Ohioans the access to clean air and water that every human deserves. Learn more
Businesses often do not have the necessary access to recycling infrastructure to allow their patrons to recycle. I intend to change this by scheduling regular recycling pickups at Ohio business. Learn more
I will work to implement policies that drive innovation in renewable energy. Learn more
As a teacher, I do not support guns in schools. Learn more
I do not believe that gun regulation negates the second amendment. Background checks, mental health exams and training are the simplest ways to ensure responsible gun ownership. Learn more
Insurance plans should include mental health and substance use. Schools should start to educate students on dealing with mental health issues at the primary level, as well as provide a proportionate number of counselors to students. Workplaces should be mindful of their employees' mental health and provide resources as well as opportunities for personal days. Learn more
I support the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid in Ohio, and will work to implement a Medicare-for-all system. Learn more
We need to demand fair pricing and access to medical care. We also need to advocate for better practices. Learn more
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