Candidate for Virginia State Senate - District 27 in 2019 Virginia General Election.
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it is time to repeal the statutory prohibitions on same-sex marriages and civil unions Learn more
We must pass the Equal Rights Amendment as soon as possible. Learn more
Ending mandatory minimums and civil asset forfeiture. Learn more
We should be sure that our punishment and sentencing guidelines are fair and that we have reentry programs in place. Learn more
We need to look at bail reform because our jails should not be full of people who are incarcerated simply because they cannot afford to be released. Learn more
We can also build safer communities by adding gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability to the categories of those whose intentional selection results in a hate crime. Learn more
We also need to eliminate our private prison. Learn more
One of our primary goals needs to be making sure our veterans get efficient, timely care close to home. This means working to get federal matches for funding for veterans’ healthcare. Learn more
We must also work to decriminalize marijuana and then revisit past convictions for possession. Learn more
promoting agri-tourism and our beautiful landscapes will help draw people out to us. This means helping businesses, especially small businesses with burdensome fees and taxes. Learn more
I also believe that we need a complete review and, possibly, a complete reworking of our SOL system. Learn more
Lastly, I believe that we need to pay our teachers what they deserve. Virginia teachers make, on average, almost $9,000 less per year than the national average. Learn more
green jobs are good jobs, but it means that we may need to invest in worker retraining. Learn more
We must continue to make it easier and more efficient for consumers, businesses, and our utilities to use solar. Learn more
We should have no excuse absentee voting and that we should have same day registration. Learn more
Members of the General Assembly should not be allowed to take money from Dominion or other utilities that they help to regulate. Learn more
Election day should be a holiday, and workers should get paid leave to vote. Learn more
We should also have a campaign contribution limit, for both individuals and PACs (along with party committees). Learn more
I support the effort to allow localities to use ranked-choice voting. Learn more
I will vocally and fully support non-partisan redistricting. Learn more
I will fight against concealed carry reciprocity. Learn more
I support legislation requiring daycares to lock up their guns. Learn more
I am for universal background checks. Learn more
I support the need for a permit when concealed carrying. Learn more
We can also do more when it comes to healthcare by adding sexual orientation and gender identity under the list of protected classes. Learn more
In Virginia, Medicaid Dental only covers emergency services for adults. We should follow in the steps of other states and expand it to include preventative care. Learn more
We need to incentivize our landlords to keeps their properties rented and in good repair. Learn more
Farmers, small businesses, students, and everyday citizens all increasingly rely more and more on the internet. We must be sure they have access to it. Learn more
Reworking the current Cancer Presumption legislation to include all forms of cancer. Learn more
Lastly, I believe that we need to pay our teachers what they deserve. Virginia teachers make, on average, almost $9,000 less per year than the national average. Learn more
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