Currently holds the office of Allegheny County Council - At Large until December 31, 2027.
Candidate for Allegheny County Council - At Large in 2023 Pennsylvania General Election.
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Get StartedAny pregnant person who has determined with their doctor that they need an abortion should be able to receive an abortion, regardless of wealth. I will continue to work to pass pending legislation protecting abortion access in Allegheny County, regardless of what happens at the state level. Learn more
I will continue bringing attention to the issues in the Allegheny County Jail, conducting unannounced inspections of the jail, and talking with incarcerated individuals about their concerns and needs. I will continue to fight to pay the hundreds of incarcerated workers in the jail who have been working without pay for 7 days a week, 8 hours a day. Learn more
Everyone deserves the right to an attorney, especially individuals facing eviction, parental rights challenges, and immigration cases. We should work with local law clinics to guarantee access to free legal assistance, and work toward expanding the Office of the Public Defender to provide services to folks impacted by not only the criminal legal system, but the various other legal systems as well. Learn more
Court Debt is an injustice that makes it even harder for our neighbors to stay out of the criminal punishment system. I won a $50,000 grant for fines and fees reform from the Fines & Fees Justice Center, which allowed us to hold workshops where folks could resolve their court debt and pay off overdue restitution charges so impacted children can succeed in adulthood by closing out their cases and leaving the criminal legal system behind them. Learn more
Marijuana Decriminalization. Learn more
Pennsylvania law requires counties to provide 33% of their community colleges’ funding, yet Allegheny County for years has been violating the law and consistently allocating ~22%, leading to students shouldering this cost. Allegheny County should follow the law and reduce the burden for students. Learn more
Invest in Green Infrastructure & Jobs. Learn more
No New Fracking in Public Parks. Learn more
Clean Construction This ordinance requires the use of environmentally responsible equipment for County construction projects. This is just one of many important steps in protecting the health and safety of Allegheny County residents by reducing diesel emissions. Learn more
Increase Elections Department Size. Learn more
You shouldn’t have to drive all the way downtown to drop off your ballot in time for Election Day. Postage should be prepaid for the return of all mail-in ballots. Ballot drop boxes should be secure, monitored, and located throughout the many regions of Allegheny County, such as at schools or other central locations. Learn more
Board appointments will be open to all in a public interview process. Priority will be placed on citizen appointments over elected officials. Learn more
I support responsible gun ownership, and that means supporting stricter gun safety laws, including but not limited to: Eliminating bump stocks and binary triggers, or anything that modifies a firearm to make it fire more quickly Required firearm safety training (similar to driver’s tests) Universal background checks. Learn more
In terms of security practices in our streets and public schools: We should not have guns in our schools. I do not support arming teachers with guns. More guns are NOT the solution to gun violence. Learn more
We need to support more housing to make our region as affordable as possible for everyone. The County should build affordable housing near transit centers, along major routes, and near critical services and employment centers. But affordable housing alone isn’t enough: people need to be able to maintain their tenancy in that housing, which often requires additional support, both general (like mental and physical healthcare) as well as housing-specific supports (like legal representation, rental assistance, and resource navigation). Learn more
We must increase the availability of affordable, accessible, and reliable public transit! The main purpose of Pittsburgh Regional Transit is to help people get to where they need to go. It’s not about maximizing profits. I also will work to make transportation options like biking and walking safer and more accessible, through repairs to sidewalks, denser and more pedestrian friendly communities, and stronger and safer bike lanes and car-free trails that go where people both want and need to be. Learn more
Make Big Corporate “Nonprofits” Pay Their Fair Share. Learn more
In the most recent budget, I fought to increase County funding for the Public Defender’s office and CCAC, funding for the food policy council, Housing Court Help Desk, and lead remediation. We should expect more from our government and I will continue to push our County budget to fund services that will help our residents. Learn more
Instead of reimbursements for hired employees, Allegheny County should fund lifeguard certification directly and pay a living wage for all workers, including seasonal employees at our county pools, ice rinks, and ski slopes. Learn more
Workers should have their schedules well in advance of their shifts, and nobody should be forced to work on their scheduled day off. Companies, and even our County Government, have routinely short-staffed operations relying on forced overtime and mandatory last-minute shifts. That is unacceptable, especially for folks with children or who schedule doctors appointments for days off. Corporations must provide schedules early and compensate workers for late shift changes. Learn more
$20 Minimum Wage for County Workers. Learn more
Paid Sick Leave for All Workers. Learn more
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