Candidate for Virginia State Senate - District 16 in 2019 Virginia General Election.
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Get StartedProtect Women’s Right to Choose her own Healthcare Decisions. Learn more
Help Fund and Protect Virginia’s Historical Sites & Assist with applying for Designations such as National Historic Landmarks Learn more
Integrate and Celebrate Local Black-History Figures in the Community Learn more
Save the Names and Statues of Confederate Leaders in Petersburg Learn more
Automatically Process Restoration of Rights Learn more
Election Day Registration enables individuals to register to vote or update their registration on Election Day, either at the polls or at another location designated by election officials. This reform helps boost turnout by ensuring that all eligible voters are able to cast ballots Learn more
Ratify ERA Learn more
Re-entry reform should ensure that restoration is not contingent upon payment of fees, fines, restitution, or other legal financial obligations. Citizens released from prison may not be released from liability for payment, but the debt will not preclude exercise of the franchise. Learn more
The 16th senatorial district is home to popular locations for TV and movies, such as historic downtown Petersburg. State and local government should increase public-private partnerships which connect local businesses and organizations with visitors. Learn more
Reopen Peabody (state's first black public school) Learn more
Automatic voter registration (AVR) is an innovative policy that streamlines the way Americans register to vote. Learn more
Protect Gun rights and Voting Rights (Constitutional) Learn more
Generally, I do not believe in banning firearms. Learn more
However, I would support universal background checks to confirm that there are no red flags such as domestic violence convictions or severe mental health issues. Learn more
Re-entry reform should ensure that restoration is not contingent upon payment of fees, fines, restitution, or other legal financial obligations. Citizens released from prison may not be released from liability for payment, but the debt will not preclude exercise of the franchise. Learn more
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