Candidate for Georgia State Senate - District 52 in 2018 Georgia 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedAs your State Senator, I will work relentlessly to legalize medical cannabis so that you and your doctor can have honest discussions about effective treatment options. Learn more
Patients with Epilepsy, PTSD, and Intractable Pain should immediately be given access to whichever form of cannabis-derived medicine their physicians advise. Learn more
Ending the drug epidemic is my single most important priority. Learn more
The first step is to get Naloxone, the anti-overdose medication, into the hands of thousands of Georgians. This will save lives. Learn more
To stop drug abuse, we need to stop the spread of the gateway drugs hydrocodone and oxycontin. Patients should be legally permitted to speak with their doctor about therapeutic forms of non-toxic and non-addictive alternatives like medical cannabis. Learn more
By slightly raising the minimum wage, we give hardworking people more spendable income in order to stimulate the economy. Learn more
I believe we can start a new era of economic growth that relies on teaching high demand skills, not on getting perfect SAT scores, winning the lottery, or on taxing it. Learn more
There are better ways to protect our schools than having guns in the classroom and we should start by arming our teachers with adequate funding. Learn more
I will fight for campaign finance reform, term limits, and mandatory random drug testing of all elected officials. Learn more
The government should be accountable to the people, not to lobbyists or shadowy actors who dole out thousands of dollars to unscrupulous politicians whose votes can be bought and sold Learn more
There are better ways to protect our schools than having guns in the classroom and we should start by arming our teachers with adequate funding. Learn more
I am a proud concealed carrier, 2nd amendment supporter, and responsible gun owner. That is why I believe Georgia’s legislature should follow its colleagues in Florida and Vermont and pass sane laws that protect the rights of law-abiding citizens while making everyone considerably safer. Learn more
That is why I will vote to accept the $33 billion in Medicaid funding over the next 10 years Georgia is leaving on the table. Learn more
Health is a human right Learn more
Fixing the Foster Care system begins with encouraging more adults to become Foster Parents. It requires greater investment in the people who work for the Division of Family and Children Services. It demands that we formulate a comprehensive plan to understand and alleviate the underlying issues that have led to sharp increases of children in care. Learn more
By slightly raising the minimum wage, we give hardworking people more spendable income in order to stimulate the economy. Learn more
I support raising the minimum wage to $10 per hour. Learn more
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