Candidate for Virginia State Senate - District 19 in 2019 Virginia General Election.
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Get StartedEqual rights for women should already be a standard in our state and country. The Virginia State Legislature needs a couple votes to pass this vital piece of legislation, yet the ERA is still not law. Learn more
Our police officers and our loving family members deserve the right to petition the courts about their concerns a permitted gun owner is not in a safe mental state and should be suspended until they feel they are back to good health. Learn more
There are too many violent crimes associated with substance abuse and this is killing members of our communities while putting children in imminent danger. This must be researched and addressed. Stronger resources need to be available to protect and save everyone from this detrimental problem. Learn more
The idea of drugs being an issue has been glamorized to children and we need to stop using cartoons and start using age appropriate, intelligent conversations to educate our children of the dangers and threat to life that drugs present. Learn more
Passing new legislation to require permits to change or interfere with waterways should be a top priority. Learn more
Supporting green initiatives to maintain our natural resources is the best way to ensure to preservation of the heart of our region. Learn more
Green buses are available in nearby areas and we can just as easily benefit from them in all areas of the district. Learn more
Ensuring our families with weapons in their homes are keeping their guns safe utilizing approved gun locks and a secure gun safe is a safety measure. Learn more
Forcing our teachers to acquire permits to carry a weapon while teaching our youth is not a safety measure. Learn more
Why are we acting as if we actually have background checks when this pretense only counts for people selling in licensed, law abiding shops? We MUST close this loophole immediately. Learn more
Government buildings are protected by security and forcing someone sitting at a reception desk to have a weapon is not a safety measure. Learn more
Many of our areas do not have 24 hour facilities within a timely distance. Having them nearby is easily the difference between life or death for someone suffering a heart attack or an accident. We must focus on the health and wellness of our communities. Learn more
Though we have finally been making moves to expand broadband, we need to ensure that we go to the last mile and have it available to every home. The state has provided the infrastructure for last mile telephone for years because of the necessity and we need to do the same with the quality internet. Learn more
Green buses are available in nearby areas and we can just as easily benefit from them in all areas of the district. Learn more
Mass Public Transportation is a key component to keep our repair needs down. Learn more
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