Currently holds the office of Pennsylvania House of Representatives - District 182 until December 1, 2024.
Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives - District 182 in 2024 Pennsylvania General Election.
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Get StartedFight for additional protections for the reproductive rights of Pennsylvanians in light of the current makeup of the U.S. Supreme Court and the pending status of Roe v. Wade Learn more
Reproductive justice is a human right and I will fight unequivocally in Harrisburg to protect the rights of people to have safe and unrestricted access to abortions, contraception, sex education, STI prevention and treatment, prenatal and pregnancy care, and to provide assistance to those impacted by domestic violence. Access to reproductive health and better health outcomes are often out of reach for the most marginalized among us, I will fight to ensure that we not only have access to reproductive health across the state, but that those resources are equitably distributed so that we do not further entrench the systems of oppression that manifest themselves as poor health outcomes in queer communities and communities of color. Learn more
Public safety starts with investments in our communities, like good-paying jobs, a clean environment, affordable healthcare including mental health services, and safe streets. Our current criminal justice system criminalizes poverty and disproportionately impact communities of color. That’s why I will fight for public safety initiatives that will help keep our communities safe while reducing the impacts of racialized mass incarceration, mental health stigmatization, and the legacy of the war on drugs. Learn more
Fight to abolish the death penalty, death by incarceration, mandatory minimums, and solitary confinement Learn more
Reduce juvenile crime by investing in diversion programs, after-school programs and recreational center activities for youth Learn more
I’ll fight for equitable school funding in Harrisburg so that every child in Pennsylvania gets the education they deserve. As our public schools fall into disrepair, our elected officials are happy to pass the buck onto private entities who are not accountable to our communities, that’s why I support a moratorium on new charter schools and support legislation to hold all schools to the same standards. As a Pell grant recipient, I know just how important public investment into higher education is. However, soaring tuition costs make a college education increasingly inaccessible for Pennsylvanians; that’s why I will fight to increase funding for our community colleges so that everyone can get the education they deserve. Learn more
We are in the midst of a climate crisis that will soon evolve into a climate catastrophe. I believe we need a Green New Deal for Pennsylvania that will deliver well-paying, sustainable, union jobs to build essential green infrastructure across the commonwealth. Pennsylvania’s future cannot be dependent on fossil fuels. In Harrisburg, I will never approve of any new funding or subsidies for fossil-fuel infrastructure, and will fight to end fracking and transfer those workers to well-paying green infrastructure jobs. Learn more
Increase funding for green moderniziation projects for our rec centers, schools, and libraries Learn more
Reduce gun violence through programs that center communities and survivors as well as legislation to reform our gun laws Learn more
Healthcare is a human right, and the state has the responsibility to provide care to the children, elderly, and people with disabilities in our communities. Covid has made it clear that we not only need a single-payer system for our commonwealth, but that we also need to pursue more immediate solutions to address the 650,000 uninsured Pennsylvanians by expanding Medicare and Medicaid, and funding CHIP. Thousands of Pennsylvanians struggle to pay for their prescription medicines; that’s why I am committed to finding Pennsylvania-based solutions to skyrocketing drug costs. There are too many gaps in healthcare access between income levels and geography. Where you live and how much you make should not determine your access to care; that’s why I will fight to increase funding for community health centers across the state. Learn more
Pass social housing reforms that will provide funding for municipalities to purchase or build truly affordable housing for families of all income levels Learn more
I will fight for increased funding for our infrastructure and for projects that put us on the path to decrease our state’s carbon emissions such as green mass transit. Without a robust mass transit system, working people in Philadelphia and across the state are left behind. That’s why I’ll fight for mass transit and towards a green future in Harrisburg. Learn more
I believe that a strong labor movement is the backbone of a robust and equitable economy. As the son of a teacher and member of PSEA; I have seen first-hand what a difference a union can make in the lives of families.The labor movement is a foundational pillar in the movement for economic, racial, and social justice. Unions ensure benefits, a safe workplace, fair pay, and a voice for workers. I believe unions are essential for a just economy and that every worker should be given a living wage and the right to form a union. Learn more
7.25/hour isn’t a living wage anywhere in Pennsylvania. We need to raise the minimum wage to at least 15/hour right now. Learn more
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