Issues I will be focusing on:
These are the issues that I am passionate about and that are important to me right now. I am happy to speak to the residents of the second district to hear about the issues that are important to them.
Housing Is a Human Right
Cap annual rent increases and expand affordable homeownership for working families
Jobs, Wages, and Local Prosperity
Advocate to raise the federal minimum wage and link it to regional living costs.
The Education Pipeline: Investing in America’s Future Teachers
Crisis: Not enough Educators are coming to school for the educator!
Family Support & Childcare
Family Care Hubs: federal funding for local centers combining childcare, tutoring, and health clinics.
Transportation & Infrastructure
Federal funds for suburban and rural transit expansion, rail access, and broadband.
Climate & Environmental Justice
Transition Pine Bend Refinery toward cleaner energy while protecting worker pay.
Democracy, Dignity, and Local Power
Protect the rights of working men and women in the community through unions.