Currently holds the office of District of Columbia Council - Ward 5 until January 2, 2027.
Candidate for District of Columbia Council - Ward 5 in 2022 District of Columbia General Election.
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Get Started★ Address root causes of violence through expanded access to education, comprehensive mental health support, and good-paying jobs. Learn more
Enact statutory reforms like eliminating mandatory minimums for drug-related offenses and ending the criminalization of personal drug use altogether. Learn more
Enact substantive police reform: end qualified immunity, truly ban military and chemical weapons, and put a hard cap on overtime. Learn more
Establish community-based HELP teams to respond to non-violent incidents and increase funding for the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement. Learn more
Enact substantive police reform: end qualified immunity, truly ban military and chemical weapons, and put a hard cap on overtime. Learn more
Address the root causes of violence through expanded access to education, comprehensive mental health support, and good-paying jobs ★ Establish community-based HELP teams to respond to non-violent incidents and increase funding for the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement. Learn more
Invest in an updated 911 system that better allows deaf neighbors to report violence and harm through texting and picture sharing. Learn more
Enact government reform by establishing a DC parole board and deputy auditor for public safety. Learn more
Enact government reform by establishing a DC parole board and deputy auditor for public safety. Learn more
Enact statutory reforms, eliminate mandatory minimums for drug-related offenses. Learn more
Strengthen middle and high school options through targeted investments, expanded well-rounded curricula, and career coaching ★ Strengthen third grade literacy rates and cut adult illiteracy through better educator training and increased investments ★ Maximize school-based mental health supports by determining gaps in services and expand community-based mental health supports to treat unaddressed trauma. Learn more
Improve safe passage for students by increasing traffic safety around schools, expanding safe zones, and dispatching HELP Team members to support with school arrival and dismissal ★ Expand support for students with disabilities by addressing gaps in available services and extending more advocacy support for families ★ Center parent and educator perspectives in our school system by providing them a more direct voice in policy making. Learn more
Reduce HIV infection rates by expanding access to life-saving drugs like PreP while advocating for greater mental health supports for LGBTQ+ youth. Learn more
Coordinate health systems and expand telehealth and in-home doctor visits to increase access to care for expecting mothers, families, and seniors. Learn more
Leverage city-owned land and purchase additional property to increase the amount of affordable housing in the District ★ Prioritize deeply affordable housing for residents who make less than 30% of the area median income and develop permanently affordable housing models like community land trusts, social housing, and limited equity co-ops ★ Increase the availability of 3- and 4-bedroom units to accommodate the needs of large and multi-generational families, like those in Brookland Manor. Learn more
Protect and expand the city’s rent control protections, including newer and smaller buildings, and close loopholes such as voluntary agreements ★ Promote smart development to expand neighborhood resources and amenities (i.e., childcare centers, restaurants, coffee shops). Learn more
Support returning citizens with housing and employment support and expand transformative justice. Learn more
Expand housing options for seniors and LGBTQ+ youth who face some of the most significant barriers ★ Increase access to home ownership through expansion of the Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP) and implement better community outreach ★ Provide eviction diversion programs that require tenant protections and programs to make landlords whole like STAY DC. Learn more
Facilitate plans to bring new libraries to Eckington/Edgewood and elsewhere to fill crucial service gaps ★ Make sure all neighbors, including our deaf and hard-of-hearing residents, have access to their government through community infrastructure and interpretation services. Learn more
End the over-industrialization of Ward 5 neighborhoods like Brentwood. Learn more
Push DDOT to make real changes to the design of our streets to eliminate chronic dangerous driving and accelerate the implementation of the Transit Corridor Priority plan. Learn more
Establish a tax credit for Native Washingtonians born before 2005 and living in the District to incentivize more of our neighbors staying and thriving here. Learn more
Stop money mismanagement through DC’s contracting and procurement system. Learn more
Strategically invest in cooperatives that give workers ownership and an equal share of profits. Learn more
Fight to reduce bureaucracy in the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs and Department of Employment Services by streamlining business startup requirements and investing in improved data infrastructure. Learn more
Establish a “green jobs” program to help expand employment opportunities and help DC cut greenhouse gas emissions. Learn more
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