Candidate for Utah House of Representatives - District 38 in 2018 Utah 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedUtah has an alarmingly high level of prescription drug overdoses. Many of the symptoms for which these addictive pharmaceuticals are prescribed can be treated in a safer manner with the therapeutic use of cannabis. I believe that a comprehensive medical cannabis initiative, which would allow patients to purchase cannabis products from state-licensed dispensaries with a physician’s recommendation, could drastically decrease prescription-related deaths and generate a significant amount of revenue for the state. Learn more
Economic development and urban planning are major issues in Utah, particularly along the Wasatch Front. It seems to me that development initiatives have disproportionately favored specific areas, leaving many communities with fewer convenient options to access employment and services close to home. This is particularly true in our district. If elected, I will work towards a more balanced regional approach to development initiatives. Learn more
Regarding public education, I will firmly oppose any attempt to divide a school district along economic boundaries. These sort of initiatives can have negative outcomes for public school students, who are already struggling with an underfunded education system. Learn more
Poor air quality is rapidly worsening from an occasional inconvenience into a pervasive public health problem which needs to be addressed urgently. I support expanding tax incentives to Utahns who purchase energy-efficient vehicles or fit their homes with solar panels in order to minimize the presence of particulate matter in the air. Learn more
92 percent of our state legislators’ contributions come from corporations and other special interest groups. This is a symptom of a broken system of campaign finance in our state. In order to combat this troubling reality, I will fight for a Clean Elections Act to allow candidates a fair chance to run for state office without soliciting these sorts of contributions. We need to take immediate action on this issue to ensure that those who serve the public interest are not being unduly influenced. Learn more
As health insurance costs increase, a disproportionate burden is placed on families at lower income levels. While Medicaid provides coverage to some of the very poorest Utahns, low-income working families often do not qualify and cannot afford expensive private insurance premiums. By expanding Medicaid, we can leverage federal subsidies to provide healthcare to many who would otherwise be priced out of purchasing coverage. Learn more
I believe that public transport should be expanded to increase speed and convenience, thereby encouraging its use. Additionally, the state should invest in renewable energy initiatives to move away from our fossil fuel-based energy infrastructure. Learn more
I would not only push for a higher minimum wage for Utah families, but also seek to tie the minimum wage to cost of living indices to ensure that it doesn’t fall out of step with the economic realities that Utahns face. Learn more
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