Candidate for Michigan House of Representatives - District 37 in 2020 Michigan Primary Election.
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Get StartedThis is the most incredibly diverse district in the state and perhaps the county. We have so much to be proud of, and through this diversity we can be leaders in an end of racism, sexism, Islamophobia, homophobia, classism, anti-Immigrant views and other divisions. We can continue to build an inclusive society that embraces all identities. We need to fight fiercely for criminal justice reform. We must fight inequality and discrimination in policy and ensure equal opportunities to all. Learn more
Extend Elliott-Larsen Act protections for all LGBT individuals Learn more
Modify school funding to reflect need based on indicators such as low-performance, high classroom sizes, proportion of ESL student. Learn more
Strong public education is the foundation of a successful community. That’s why we need innovative teachers who can challenge our children to reach their full potential and prepare them for jobs and life in the future. At the same time, we must also actively engage students in their learning to ensure they develop the skills and habits to be lifelong learners while building a foundation of basic content knowledge and skills. However, no child can effectively learn without proper nutrition. It is critical that we also support vulnerable kids who may not have access to three meals each day. Funding free and reduced cost meal programs are an important component to building a healthy and productive student body. We can also be more efficient with our taxpayer resources to ensure these important programs can be funded. Learn more
I want to make sure that we continue to work toward holding polluters accountable, and that we work to clean up our land, air, and water. We need to work to replace the 450,000 lead service lines so that we don't poison generation after generation of children and their families. Learn more
Invest continuously in water infrastructure regularly to avoid lead exposure and catastrophic failure Learn more
Democracy is the skeleton and funding is the lifeblood of our communities. We must maintain proper funding to our local communities and governments and sustain democracy, especially in these difficult economic times. Learn more
Randy believes every parent and child should feel safe in their own community. If elected, Randy will work to implement common sense gun control that is supported by the vast majority of residents in the Farmington and Farmington Hills areas. These include: Z Universal background checks on ALL firearms Z Point of transfer background checks on ALL firearms Z Red flag laws to remove guns deemed a danger to the community Assault weapons ban Learn more
For over 30 years, Randy has been a provider of mental health services. Over his career, he has also witnessed and fought against the dismantling of the state psychiatric hospital system, and the negative long-term consequences this has had on people with mental disabilities and illnesses, as well as the strain it has placed on the community mental health system and healthcare system overall. This reckless approach has left a lack of access for those in need of urgent care. Randy understands that we must prioritize funding to address this critical concern. Learn more
Reform tax foreclosure- no auction of occupied homes Learn more
Invest in road funding and repair by reprioritizing massive highway projects to failing roads, bridges and dams. Learn more
Randy has treated survivors of traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries for over 30 years. He has seen how auto insurance reform has had devastating effects on those being treated for serious and catastrophic injuries, with little to no rate relief for Michigan drivers. As a state representative, Randy will fight to implement more bipartisan legislation to help lower auto insurance rates, open up the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association fund for transparency, eliminate non-driving factors for insurance rates, provide greater fraud authority to examine insurance companies, and increase consumer protections for all Michiganders. Learn more
Support minimum wage levels that track with cost of living expenses, starting at $15/hr minimum wage. A person who works full time should earn enough money to provide for themselves and their family. Learn more
Randy spent over eight years as a member of the UAW. During that time, he saw firsthand how organized labor benefits its members and Michigan’s working families. Randy strongly believes that Right-To-Work is nothing more than a scam by corporations to dismantle the power of the everyday worker. In Lansing, Randy will fight to repeal Right-To-Work, stop the attacks on unions, support collective bargaining, and improve access for union members to earn state contracts. Learn more
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