Candidate for Virginia House of Delegates - District 26 in 2019 Virginia Primary Election.
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Get StartedReducing penalties for drug use and using the resources that would normally go to prison costs for drug offenders to be placed into rehabilitation facilities are two major changes that need to happen. Learn more
I would like to advocate for more schools in the Commonwealth to follow the Harrisonburg dual-language program model, especially for school districts that have a substantial second language spoken. Learn more
In addition, vocational training and apprenticeships should continue to be increased (perhaps through public-private partnerships with local companies), and there should be a push for innovation of how to lower the tuition price for community colleges and four-year colleges. Learn more
I support the federal Green New Deal. Learn more
A Climate Action Plan would create a system for reeducating individuals who are transitioning from work in the fossil fuel industry, and support the development of private and community-owned renewable energy projects. Learn more
I also will introduce a bill to control the amount of money that can be raised during an event and, possibly, during the campaign at large. Learn more
I believe in background checks for all gun purchases and in banning the sale of assault weapons in the Commonwealth. In addition, specific legislation needs to be put forward so that ammunition and guns are required to be stored separately. Emergency substantial risk orders should be put in place in Virginia. Learn more
Virginia is ranked #39 for developmental disability services. Investing in community services like DARS make sense, but we need to address the funding of waiver programs. Learn more
The minimum wage should be increased incrementally over the next couple of years. My personal preference would be to increase to $9, then $11, then $13, and finally $15, but I think that the leap from $13 to $15 needs to be carefully applied so that small businesses are supported during the transition. Learn more
As a mother, I am distinctly aware that Virginia needs a family leave policy that goes further than our current FMLA. Learn more
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