Candidate for Michigan State Senate - District 33 in 2022 Michigan General Election.
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Get StartedI will work to preserve the unenumerated and inalienable right of women to control their own bodies, their own care and their liberty. I will absolutely support and promote legislation that protects all women's rights and will advance healthcare reform. Learn more
Equitable and updated labor protections for women, LGBT+ and minorities, because all people, regardless of origin deserve to be compensated equitable to their peers for the same work performed. Learn more
I propose, that the State of Michigan, reforms and streamlines the record expungement process, for reformed nonviolent related offenses. Learn more
Align Michigan Law with existing federal law, which would prohibit abusers convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence offenses from possessing guns for 8 years. Learn more
With the legal climate of this federally controlled and state regulated substance changing in this way, I propose we vacate these convictions and restore these Michigander's basic freedoms and lives. Learn more
I propose we restore comparative advantages to small rural farms, with smarter and more intuitive regulatory reform of small family farms, enacting "Right to Repair Laws" while strengthening Conservation Districts, reinvigorating Community County Fairs and bolstering the Extension Programs. Learn more
By employing Michiganders on public works projects in this fashion, we can decrease unemployment, retrain Michiganders in the trades, grow the economy and rebuild Michigan for a 21st century economy. Learn more
Establishment of a multistage career education/training assistance program that will pool together and integrate all of Michigan's various career training programs under one single umbrella program. Learn more
I support scientifically accurate, comprehensive sex education as part of the core curriculum for public schools. Learn more
We must as a state, redevelop and upgrade our electrical grid. It's crucial to our independence and the future economic development of our state. Learn more
We must for the sake of life, protect our water sources by reforming state regulations and improving statewide infrastructure. Learn more
It is my position that promoting energy independence is critical to our national security. Therefore promoting clean energy policies statewide would enhance our security in the long term. We must transition and have a workable timeline and state law reformation for meeting these goals. Learn more
It's my position that elections should be a week long process, using audit ready paper ballots and electronic readers. Its time to reform. Learn more
Michigan legislators must wait seven years after leaving office before they can accept employment, or payment for any services performed, from any firm that engages in or contributes to lobbying activities. Learn more
Establish a gun shot wound data accumulation research program, in order to develop an accurate report of the state of gun violence as it exists within Michigan. Learn more
Healthcare coverage should be total care. It should cover: medical, dental, vision, auditory, preventative, contraceptive, psychiatric and chiropractic care. It's time to merge coverage and end the outdated practice of parsing coverage. Learn more
I support the expansion of public healthcare program funding and grants, which help cover the gaps in the existing health care coverage for various health clinics across Michigan. Learn more
I support preventative care clinics that serve and provide care to historically underserved communities. Learn more
Without a comprehensive Highway and Infrastructure Renewal Initiative, we cannot make our system of transportation truly 21st century safe or efficient. The time is now, to form and fully fund this. Learn more
State Income Tax: At the lower rates, I would not raise rates on those least able to provide for themselves. Their dignity and independence depends on that promise. Learn more
It is absolutely abhorrent that many legislatures are either unwilling or unable to balance the budget. It is simple, you must increase taxes, cut spending, or both. You cannot succeed by using only one tool. Learn more
I propose a new state consumption tax, upon the state decriminalization of the cannabis cash crop. This modest tax, would be used to help fund Michigan based Universal Single Payer, and other state liabilities. Learn more
The low rates at the highest earning brackets have dragged down our states ability to balance a budget, maintain our structures and maintain our services. It's time to adjust the upper rates and restore sensible fiscal balance. Learn more
Fiscal Responsibility means not taking a foolish oath, limiting your ability to address the fiscal issues at hand. It's fiscally conservative to underestimate income, and overestimate payments out. Learn more
All end consumer trade transactions, where prices and sales ads are displayed, would be required to display the bottom line after tax selling price. In doing this, consumers would experience a simplified shopping and budgetary experience; without the anxiety of calculating sales tax. Learn more
Restore and modernize Prevailing Wage Laws, protect and respect municipal ordinances for prevailing wage. Learn more
Repeal all Michigan Right To Work laws and craft legislation which would reinforce protections for workers organizing a union, from employment termination, discrimination, and/or employer penalization or retaliation. Learn more
Currently, the base pay for a rank-and-file member of the Michigan state legislature is $71,685 per year, which equates to about 138% of the state median income (~$52,000 per year). This reform would lock in that percentage including cost of living adjustments. Learn more
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