Candidate for Georgia House of Representatives - District 179 in 2020 Georgia General Election.
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Get StartedRace should never be a factor when a person is stopped by law enforcement. I support legislation that prohibits law enforcement agencies from engaging in racial profiling. Additionally, for full transparency with our citizens, I support requiring the Attorney General to publish an annual report on how many times a law enforcement agency stops, searches, frisks, or collects data on individuals. Only when we pass this legislation to end this practice and are fully transparent with our community can we feel confident that no one will not be targeted by law enforcement based on race. Learn more
Repealing Stand Your Ground: A “shoot first, ask questions later” approach has no place in a civilized society. Georgia is one of just 26 states that still have this law on the books. I fully support repealing stand your ground entirely and will advocate for this cause in the legislature. Learn more
Our community deserves the best K-12 schools, as well as access to free, universal pre-K at their neighborhood schools. We must fight for HOPE to ensure that all Georgians have access to the best college and technical training opportunities. Our families will succeed when the quality of our schools continues to improve, and businesses will continue to grow and relocate here if we have a well-trained workforce. Learn more
Coastal Georgia is a special place to call home and we must commit to preserve and protect it. This includes banning any and all forms of offshore drilling and seismic testing. We must ensure the health and safety of our native wildlife, our marshes and work proactively to prepare for rising sea levels and climate change. All of the residents of Glynn County deserve clean air and water without having to worry about superfund sites in their neighborhoods. Learn more
The time has come for the state legislature to take strategic action to reduce gun violence and gun-related deaths in Georgia. High-capacity assault weapons and bump stocks serve no purpose other than to arm someone with the ability to kill high numbers of people in a short period of time. I value the rights of responsible gun owners to continue being able to purchase and maintain firearms intended for hunting and personal safety. However, we must restrict the sale of certain types of firearms and improve the way we license and regulate gun ownership. Learn more
Everyone has the right to affordable and quality healthcare and it should not be a financial burden for any family. We must expand access to quality and affordable healthcare in Glynn County. This includes supporting an expansion of Medicaid to increase healthcare access. I support programs that ensure that our most vulnerable neighbors have access to quality healthcare. Learn more
Access to public transit is a missing link between our communities and it hinders the district’s quality of life and economic competitiveness. A robust, efficient, and comprehensive transit network would mean access to a greater variety of jobs – which means less money spent on child care, and increased economic stability for families in Glynn County. Learn more
HD 179 is a diverse and vibrant district that is home to people from across the economic and cultural spectrum, and to businesses that range from large beach resorts to family-owned small businesses and retailers. Our residents deserve access to quality employment that pays a fair, living wage. We must provide a business climate that retains existing business and attracts new businesses to create job opportunities for all residents. Learn more
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