Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Georgia 12th Congressional District in 2024 Georgia Primary Election.
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Get StartedWomen should have the choice to make health care decisions about their own bodies with their doctor. If abortions are banned, then the government needs to provide wrap-around services to ensure the health and safety of the mother and her children. Learn more
Create a scored assessment to identify individuals that qualify for diversion programs (ex., a doctor provides a recommendation). This minimizes the bias of the judge or prosecutor’s opinion on sentencing time and provides young people with the opportunity to still be productive members of society without stigma and bias upon release for minor offenses. Learn more
Create a prison system that is a real rehabilitative experience. Fix the ways the prison is designed so inmates are not prone to becoming gang members or other self-preservation measures that usually make someone worse. Programs should instill values and life-changing opportunities. Learn more
Provide appropriate court based on circumstances, as there are unique issues to address (Drug, veterans, mental wellness, violent crimes, etc.). Learn more
Create a system of mandatory sentencing and maximum sentences for non-violent offenses that are equal across the country, and do not allow judges to have so much power in sentencing. Learn more
The state of Georgia should aim to better incentivize veterans who choose to return to the state. Veterans have many specialized skills that could have an immediate impact on growing more businesses in our rural areas, improving Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) in our school systems, and serving as mentors to our younger generations. Learn more
Ensure proper resources are available and presented to the veteran to provide long-term care, as issues may not manifest immediately. Learn more
Provide accurate and updated disability screenings. Learn more
Cut red tape bureaucracy for submitting and receiving benefits and streamline the process to receive benefits in a timely manner. Learn more
Create options to acquire care at local facilities for those not near a VA center. Learn more
Legalize marijuana across the country. Individuals in Georgia are still being incarcerated for possession of marijuana, while recreational marijuana use is legal in over 20 states. This drug has proven to help individuals cope with a number of health issues, including veterans who struggle with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, patients going through cancer treatments, and other medical issues. It’s time to stop the criminalization and keep people out of jail for minor infractions. Learn more
Invest in innovative ways to offset the negative impact of climate change and productivity. Learn more
Elected officials must work with USDA and other agricultural focused government entities to ensure supplies remain affordable and accessible. Learn more
Utilize federal regulation to limit the amount of viable farmland that can be urbanized. Learn more
The importance of agriculture to the future of the United States must be stressed in K–12 education to ensure agricultural job opportunities become more relevant to students. Learn more
Local businesses, industries, military installations, and government agencies can play a big role in technical education and skills training partnerships. By providing internships and hands-on training to high school students, businesses can greatly improve their workforce and lower labor costs. Learn more
Use local organizations as instructors and resources for technical training. Georgia is home to many army and cyber organizations with individuals who can offer training throughout the 12th Congressional district. Learn more
High school students should graduate with a technical certification that allows them to immediately enter the workforce upon graduation. Learn more
Colleges and universities must also modernize their curricula to address critical workforce shortages throughout the nation. Learn more
Schools are not using all the resources available to them, and many in rural areas need assistance in accessing federal funds, programs, and opportunities to educate families out of generational poverty. A zip code should not determine the quality of education available. Learn more
Teach technical skills in high schools and affordable classes at technical colleges. Learn more
Life skills training, such as financial literacy and home economics, should also be included in school curricula. Learn more
Investments in clean energy solutions must continue, and explorations must be made into new ways to reduce our negative impact on the environment. Learn more
Remain in a strong leadership position in the Paris Accord to set standards for climate controls to combat climate change. Learn more
Motivate people to get off fossil fuel use by using subsidies and incentives to create a green energy mindset and modernize operations. Learn more
Use federal agencies to assist with holistic reviews on water and air quality and utilize their knowledge to help corporations be better climate partners. Learn more
Make companies responsible for cleaning up their pollution and provide them with the knowledge base to help with resources. Learn more
Programs must be established to offset the extraordinary amount of influence being asserted on children and other vulnerable populations via the media. Learn more
Our federal leaders, both elected and appointed, must work alongside domestic and foreign leaders to assist in resolving disputes that threaten global stability. Learn more
Divisions among American cultures, communities, and ethnicities must be mended by those that lead within each faction. Learn more
The current election system should be transformed into a process that excludes money and centers on candidate capability to produce more reliable representatives. Learn more
LGBTQ people should have protections against discrimination. Learn more
Extend healthcare resources and personnel from the city centers further into our rural areas.Provide incentives for medical personnel to stay and practice in rural areas. In 82 of the 159 counties in Georgia, over half have no OB/GYN. Learn more
Government regulation on the prices of some prescriptions. Learn more
Provide protections for hospitals and healthcare professionals by limiting financial amounts of jury verdicts so that medical decisions are not based on fear of lawsuits. Learn more
Create a government entity that provides independent guidance on healthcare plans and educates patients on what might be best for their personal circumstances. Learn more
Reform the insurance industry. Provide better standardization and simplification of the process. Make insurance attainable for everyone to be able to afford based on their income and ability to pay. Learn more
Grow our healthcare workforce throughout the state to account for current and future staffing shortfalls. Every high school should offer health care courses that lead to a basic certification upon graduation and provide information on future education steps required for specific specialties. Learn more
CEO wage gaps should not continue to grow at exponential rates; profits should be shared with workers. Learn more
The government should step in and raise wages, make services and goods affordable for low-wage earners, and expand access to the WIC program. Learn more
People should be paid a livable wage. We should institute a minimum wage nation-wide. Learn more
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