Candidate for Washington House of Representatives - District 37, Position 2 in 2020 Washington General Election.
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Get StartedI will fight for: Enforcing community engagement on a broader scale in order to reduce environmental health disparities and create a sustainable environment for all members of the 37th LD. Protecting and restoring tree canopies to reduce energy costs, improve the air quality and increase the overall health of the community. Learn more
I will fight for: Ensuring that youth have access to community support that keeps them away from the dangers of the streets - regardless of their families’ income. Learn more
Effective strategies, community education and partnerships with community organizations to provide local environmental and sustainability education to youth and community. Learn more
Community-access to support if they are experiencing issues relating (but not limited) to domestic violence, mental health, substance abuse, bullying, discrimination and/or police brutality. Learn more
I will fight for: Reducing low-level drug offenses of current and past convictions Increasing cultural competency training for law enforcement A mandate for fair and equal sentencing to erase racial disparities De-funding our incarceration system into restorative justice and human services. Improving certification process for inmates that acquire job skills in prison Ending “No-Knock” Raids. Learn more
I will fight for: Increasing representation in our educators to reduce academic gaps and disparities for black and brown students Implementing and funding programs that help support and mentor our students of color Creating effective diversity among our educators in order to eliminate the school to prison pipeline and cater to our diverse student body’s needs Investing in pre-kindergarten programs in order to have all students arrive into the education system on a fair and equitable footing ready to succeed Expanding free post secondary education to students from our communities Increasing access to quality internet in urban and rural areas. Learn more
Reducing access to illegal firearm possession and funding gun-tracing - with emphasis on social media sales and non-licensed sales of firearms. Learn more
I will fight for: Host Homes property tax incentives to house homeless youth and multi-family unit zoning Support and resources to get people into transitional and long-term housing Compassionate solutions to people who are currently facing homelessness (e.g. shelters and transitional housing that speak to families and pets/companions). Learn more
I will fight for: Affordable housing Assisting owner-occupied homes on a fixed income to retain their home with taxes proportionate to their income while they continue to live there. Reducing housing instability through eviction diversion Diversity within new developments Responsible development and education around upzoning. Learn more
I will fight for: More accessible public transportation in order to provide multiple benefits to the region by connecting people in and out of our cities. Implementing policies that make travel safe, affordable, convenient, efficient and accessible to all - not just those that can afford to live in the cities. Learn more
Utilizing public resources and capital dollars to employ and train youth. Learn more
Incentives for employers to hire young people. Learn more
I will fight for: Creating more jobs for youth through opportunities like Youth Green Corps, which equip our youth with the training and building blocks to transform our communities, while keeping them off of the streets. Learn more
I will fight for: Expanded use of Community workforce agreements that create access to jobs for women and people of color and others with economic disadvantages. Apprenticeship support New standards for essential workers. Learn more
I will fight for: Increasing government contracting, hiring, and licensing for minority and women-owned businesses in order to increase investment into our communities Auditing the government contract bidding process to create public transparency and enable underrepresented communities to receive contracts. Learn more
I will fight for: Increasing subsidized funding and ensuring that it is put on a sliding scale according to family income. This will ensure that families that need support will receive it. Increasing the quality of the child care programs and implementing culturally relevant early childhood strategies Providing child care workers with the career training and development that they deserve while being paid a livable wage Mandatory child care subsidies for essential workers. Learn more
Continuing to create and strengthen partnerships with local organizations and businesses as a means to offer pathways to early career development. Learn more
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