Candidate for Virginia House of Delegates - District 31 in 2021 Virginia Primary Election.
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Get StartedEstablish an independent entity to investigate police misconduct and put an end to qualified immunity Ensure diversity in our police forces and in our courts so that people of all different backgrounds and nationalities are represented patrolling the streets and sitting on the bench. Learn more
Implement policies that allow for automatic restoration of voting rights upon completion of a prison sentence Prohibit private prisons from doing business in the Commonwealth transition away from the racist and classist prison system we have currently and transition to a rehabilitative model that empowers individuals to put themselves in a position to find gainful employment once a sentence is completed. Learn more
Ensure educators and support staff are adequately compensated for the difficult work they do daily Offer universal preschool across the commonwealth to ensure that every child is set up. for the same success in life. Learn more
Review our school curricula and ensure that they reflect reality and today’s rapidly changing times. For example, Our history curriculum, in particular, can no longer accommodate a whitewashed version of history; in an age-appropriate fashion, the difficult truths of this nation’s history must be addressed, ensuring that our children are receiving a well-rounded, historically accurate education. Learn more
Transition to fully renewable energy sources by 2035 Throughout this transition, workers who currently work in the fossil fuel industry and have a specific set of skills — ie. building the infrastructure that supports and distributes our energy — should be trained in building new clean energy infrastructures and technologies and be given the right of first refusal to the high-paying jobs in the renewable energy sector. Learn more
Mental health care is a burden that simply shouldn’t be carried alone. We must be able to provide better resources to those in need of mental health services and additional training for first responders and government employees to be able to identify people in crisis and to offer support. Learn more
Partner with state and local government with non-profits and private entities to ensure affordable housing for everyone. Vouchers, subsidized housing options, and grant assistance should be available to anyone who needs it. The Commonwealth as a whole should be looking to other states that have found success in establishing innovative ways to provide affordable housing to their residents to replicate these successes. Learn more
Work with Federal and Local governments to cost-effectively expand Metro and VRE to accommodate the exploding populations in our suburban and more rural areas for individuals working in DC and at the Pentagon Expand VRE and Omniride service to weekends and during the day Bring the blue line metro down to eastern Prince William to give people more commuting options. Learn more
Expand 95 and clear the bottlenecks beyond the current Occoquan/Lake Ridge expansion For the rural areas in particular, we must stay vigilant in ensuring that well-traveled roads are properly paved and maintain appropriate signage . Learn more
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