Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Virginia 7th Congressional District in 2018 Virginia 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedAdvocating, defending, protecting, and, if needed, legislating for: Marriage and/or civil unions at the discretion of two consenting adults Non-discrimination with regard to race, creed, color, national origin, religious beliefs, non-religious beliefs, sex, gender, and sexual orientation Gender spectrum identification, gender equality, and gender neutrality Learn more
The American criminal justice system has become an ineffective, unwieldy, and costly system of justice. As a first step, the bipartisan Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2017 Learn more
America should have strong national defenses which judiciously protect our interests and allies around the world and which support an America as a welcoming force for good at home and abroad. Learn more
The needs of opioid abusers should be met with improved social services and wrap-around care from the communities in which they reside. Learn more
Marijuana Decriminalization and Legalization Learn more
Hemp should be fully legalized Learn more
America should invest in new economic, fiscal, and monetary models befitting a technologically advanced, global economic leader. Learn more
I will advocate and work to create economic policies which support entrepreneurial and economic mobility for all Americans amidst rapid changes in society and technology. Learn more
I do not support the recent tariffs proposed by President Trump Learn more
I do not support arming teachers Learn more
States should be able to experiment with educational techniques and modalities to educate the next generation of citizens and leaders. Learn more
Student loan debt is a growing national problem which should be dealt with by the federal government in innovative ways. This could include community and public sector roles after graduation which earn loan debt reduction. Learn more
Federal and state educational policies should encourage multiple post-secondary educational paths Learn more
The federal government should expect states to take seriously their responsibility to effectively educate their children. Learn more
I support school resource officers, improved school security Learn more
America should have strong national defenses which judiciously protect our interests and allies around the world and which support an America as a welcoming force for good at home and abroad. Learn more
Work towards more than two hegemonic political parties in Virginia and the United States Many ways to define democracy Ballot access Proportional representation Instant run-off Campaign contributions could be taxed (this would be within the limits of the Buckley Divide) Learn more
I support school resource officers, improved school security, and improved social services and wrap-around care from communities. Learn more
I do not support arming teachers Learn more
A strong background check system is the only way to make a difference Learn more
Respect the 2nd Amendment and ensure responsible gun ownership Learn more
I do not support ‘bump stocks Learn more
Improve the Affordable Care Act Alexander/Murray Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act 2017 Virginia should accept the finality of the Affordable Care Act on behalf of the people of the Commonwealth and the health care and insurance providers Stop wasting resources on resisting Medicaid expansion (which has occurred as of May, 2018) and move on to improving its administration and effectiveness Other improvements towards a more efficient and effective health care and insurance marketplace as they may be identified by outcome-improvement-focused experts Learn more
I will advocate and work to create responsible domestic policies which serve to create a country that effectively and sustainably uses its resources to maintain public services and infrastructure equitably for Virginia and for all Americans. Learn more
New public-private collaborative planning for repair and replacement is needed which takes into consideration current and future transportation needs. Learn more
The Social Security earnings cap should be evaluated for restoring solvency. Learn more
The needs of opioid abusers should be met with improved social services and wrap-around care from the communities in which they reside. Learn more
Medicare and Social Security These are obligations but heading to insolvency. They are headed to a catastrophic crash if nothing is done. They should be protected for more mature participants Learn more
a ten-year balanced budget is imperative to maintain a thriving economy through decades of business cycles. Learn more
The debt (particularly because much is foreign held) should be paid down Learn more
the federal government should shift to more usage and consumption-based tax systems. The federal government should rely less on antiquated payroll and income taxes. Learn more
I did not support the 2017 tax plan which makes the debt and deficit even worse than they were. Learn more
The federal government must reduce spending and shift tax revenue streams to match a modern economy. Learn more
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