Currently holds the office of Pennsylvania House of Representatives - District 201 until December 1, 2026.
Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives - District 201 in 2024 Pennsylvania General Election.
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Get StartedWith reproductive rights and abortion access under attack across the country, Pennsylvania MUST continue to be a beacon of hope for those seeking abortion and reproductive health services. Learn more
With transphobic and homophobic hate crimes on the rise in this nation, we need more elected officials who will stand against hatred and champion fights for equality. As a member of the LGBTQIA community, I know all too well the realities of discrimination and the implications of a lack of representation. Because the Pennsylvania state legislature has only had one openly gay Black elected official in history, I think it’s time we expand that representation. Currently there is no state clause prohibiting discrimination on the basis of gender expression and/or sexuality and this is unacceptable. My commitment is to the people who are most marginalized, and I am dedicated to creating a more just and equitable Pennsylvania for everyone! Learn more
We must stand against racist and discriminatory ID and voter suppression laws across this nation. Gerrymandering makes it so that none of our elections are fair elections, grouping people together, not by population, but in favor of certain classes or political parties. Our commitment must be to the people and to fair districts everywhere. A trend that we see over and over again is that in whiter areas there are no lines for voting and the process is rather seamless. Now if you look at districts which are in communities of color, the story is far different. Long lines, faulty equipment and overall shortage of poll staff lead to increased disenfranchisement for Black voters and other voters of color. We need to make it easier for people to vote, not harder and I will fight for our constitutional rights. Learn more
We must put an end to mass incarceration in this State and in this country. Pennsylvania has the highest number of Juvenile lifers, which means we have the largest number of individuals sentenced to life when they were minors. The great majority of these individuals are from Philadelphia, where there is a war on poverty and people of color. Learn more
Extending the wrongful conviction appeal window indefinitely. Learn more
Universal Parole. Learn more
Opposing mandatory minimum sentencing. Learn more
Ending the practice of juveniles being tried and sentenced as adults. Learn more
Presumptive Probation. Learn more
We must actively oppose the criminalization of young people in this state, where we spend 42k per inmate and 18k per student. The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Youth Aid Panel keeps juveniles from getting a criminal record after they are arrested. I am a member of this board because, I believe that advocacy and mentorship are integral in helping our youth navigate out of the criminal justice system. Learn more
Legalization of marijuana, and the expungement of all marijuana related offenses. Learn more
Universal Pre-K for all of our children. The most important years for a child's education are when they are between the ages of 0 and 8 years old. Learn more
Increased funding for (CTE) and workforce development programs. Learn more
The creation of anti-bullying laws, in schools, colleges and universities. Learn more
Expanding funding for extracurricular and afterschool programs. Learn more
Free community college. Learn more
Divorcing funding for schools based on standardized test test scores. This penalizes children who are poor, have learning challenges, and physical limitations. Learn more
Ending the criminalization of truancy, we can not continue to penalize students who are poor or who may be experiencing crises. Learn more
One of my major priorities is to make sure that education is fully funded in Pennsylvania, and in Philadelphia. This looks like remediating existing, and developing new public school buildings. We cannot continue to send our children to dilapidated schools with mold and asbestos, all while we are navigating a global pandemic. Learn more
Our environment is changing as climate change worsens by the day, as pollutants and waste shift our community ecosystems. Just south of Philadelphia, not even 15 minutes away there is an incinerator in Chester that produces more air pollutants than any other incinerator in the country, this isn’t a surprise because Chester is over 75% Black. This air pollution not only affects residents of Chester, but also poor and working class residents in surrounding counties like Philadelphia., worsening air quality. I believe that we need to deal with environmental pollution now. Learn more
Funding to combat flooding, which would include funds for waterproofing residents basements. Learn more
Creation of new green jobs. Learn more
The creation of a state law that incentives residents to install solar panels. Learn more
Statewide Anti- Discrimination Laws, which specifically define LGBTQIA folks as a protected class of citizens. Learn more
Extend Registration Deadline Vote By Mail Deadline. Learn more
Creating an outright ban on gay and trans panic defense. Learn more
Act 77, which allows for a person to request a “no excuse absentee ballot”. Learn more
Make Election Day a federal holiday. Learn more
Increasing the number of polling places. Learn more
A statewide ban on conversion therapy, which is cruel, unusual, inhumane and outright wrong. Learn more
When hospitals are sold or there is a change in ownership, there needs to be job guarantees for the employees who work at these facilities. Additionally there needs to be measures of accountability, which include community hearings. Learn more
Granting free access to high quality, trauma informed, and culturally competent reproductive health and abortion services for working class communities across our commonwealth. Learn more
Increased funding and resources for our mental health facilities and resources in our communities, with an emphasis on communities of color communities. Learn more
The creation of a public healthcare option, which would ensure that every Pennsylvanian has access to quality healthcare regardless of their income level or employment status. Learn more
Housing is a human right, and should be accessible and affordable to everyone. The current system see’s that Pennsylvanians are paid at minimum 7.25 an hour which isn’t a living wage in an economy where most things are unaffordable. Learn more
A more in depth audit of the PPA, to determine actual costs, as this agency hasn’t been reformed in decades. The PPA was formed to help fund schools, and hasn’t done so in decades. Learn more
Making it so that criminal history wouldn’t be a factor in anyone’s attempt to secure housing. Learn more
Making it so that landlords/property owners would not be able to evict without “just cause”. Learn more
Increased funding from federal and state subsidies for housing. Learn more
An increase in medians and speed-bumps on roads. Learn more
Investment in a green transition of our existing public transit systems. Learn more
The allocation of funds for a statewide low-income public transit fare program. Learn more
President Biden is committed to investments in public infrastructure across the country, and here in the commonwealth, we have an opportunity to improve the lives of so many Pennsylvanians. We have public transit systems which operate in every county in Pennsylvania. These systems help guarantee millions of people have access to healthcare facilities, jobs, housing and food. However, many of the existing transit systems are strained and in dire need of modernizing. My district is home to the second largest Septa transportation hub, the Broad and Olney transportation center which includes The Broad Street Line, The Broad Ridge-Spur, and Septa bus routes, 6, 8, 16, 18, 22, 26, 55, 80 and L. This allows for constituents of my district to travel across the city, and in some cases outside of the city into surrounding counties. We must ensure that this access not only continues to be available for our citizens, but that we improve and increase access across the commonwealth. Additionally, we must commit to decreasing the number of road accidents, by making concerted efforts to improve roadway conditions, limit highway congestion and add safety features to busy roads, as just a few examples. Learn more
Ensuring that public infrastructure remains publicly owned and operated, including public transit, roads, bridges, sidewalks and utility facilities. Learn more
Making sure that road and bridge repairs are being done by unionized contractors. Learn more
Decriminalizing fare evasion. Learn more
Legislation which would allow for same day voter registration. Learn more
Increasing the minimum wage from 7.25 to 15.00 and hour. Learn more
Altering the wage tax for tippable employees, so that companies are responsible for paying them. Learn more
Paid family leave. Learn more
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