Gabriel Moreno

Criminal Justice / Public Safety

Partnering with community organizations by investing state resources in nonprofits and grassroots groups that provide violence intervention, youth mentorship, conflict mediation, and reentry support, filling critical gaps where government lacks the trust, cultural competence, or capacity to reach those most at risk. Learn more

Supporting victims and survivors by increasing funding for victim services, trauma counseling, legal advocacy, and restorative justice programs that help communities heal and prevent cycles of violence. Learn more

Expanding crisis response alternatives by funding mobile crisis teams that pair mental health professionals with trained responders to handle behavioral health emergencies, reducing unnecessary arrests and connecting people to treatment instead of incarceration. Learn more

Economy

Supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs by increasing access to capital, cutting red tape, providing technical assistance, and creating incentives for businesses that hire locally and pay fair wages, especially in underserved communities. Learn more

Education

Upholding accountability and equity by making sure any school that receives public funds, whether traditional or charter, follows strong standards on safety, nondiscrimination, achievement, and employee rights. Learn more

Promoting justice and inclusion with policies that close achievement gaps, recruit and support a diverse educator workforce, and expand curriculum to reflect the rich history and cultures of Maryland's communities. Learn more

Championing student wellbeing through expanded mental health services and wraparound supports, ensuring every student and teacher has ready access to counseling, social workers, and healthy environments. Learn more

Elevating educators and support staff by guaranteeing living wages, protecting collective bargaining rights, and providing secure retirement plans so educators can build lasting careers and serve their communities. Learn more

Environment / Energy

Holding corporate polluters accountable by requiring the biggest contributors to climate change and environmental damage to pay their fair share for cleanup and mitigation, not passing those costs onto taxpayers and families. Learn more

Demanding smart oversight of data center expansion before approving projects that could strain our electrical grid, drain water supplies, and increase pollution, requiring thorough environmental impact studies and meaningful community input rather than rushing forward with industry friendly policies that prioritize short term revenue over long term consequences for our neighborhoods and natural resources. Learn more

Advancing environmental justice by ensuring that low income communities and communities of color are not forced to bear the burden of pollution, highway expansion, and industrial facilities, and instead receive investment in clean air, green space, and healthy neighborhoods. Learn more

Saving the Chesapeake Bay by cracking down on pollution from agriculture, stormwater runoff, and industrial sources, ensuring our waters stay clean for fishing, recreation, and drinking water that families depend on. Learn more

Guns

Accelerating the shift to clean, renewable energy so Maryland can meet ambitious climate goals, reduce harmful emissions, and create good paying jobs in solar, wind, and green infrastructure while lowering energy costs for families. Learn more

Healthcare

Ensuring comprehensive healthcare access for LGBTQIA Marylanders, including gender affirming treatment and prevention medications like PREP and PEP, positioning Maryland as a safe haven for those seeking essential care. Learn more

Housing

Building climate resilient communities through infrastructure investments that reduce flooding, improve stormwater management, and retrofit older buildings to meet modern energy efficiency standards. Learn more

Expanding affordable housing production by increasing state funding for affordable rental construction, protecting tenants from displacement, and implementing rent stabilization measures to keep housing costs within reach for working families. Learn more

Investing in sustainable infrastructure by modernizing roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and broadband networks with green technology that creates jobs today while protecting our environment for tomorrow. Learn more

Protecting housing stability by strengthening eviction prevention programs, increasing emergency rental assistance, and ensuring that no family loses their home due to temporary financial hardship. Learn more

Opening pathways to homeownership through expanded down payment assistance programs, first time homebuyer tax credits, and reforms to outdated zoning laws that artificially restrict housing supply and drive up costs. Learn more

Immigration

Safeguarding immigrant families by blocking collaboration with federal immigration enforcement and prohibiting unidentified agents from conducting operations in Maryland communities. Learn more

Wages / Job Benefits

Investing in workforce development through expanded apprenticeship programs, vocational training, and partnerships with community colleges that prepare workers for high demand jobs in healthcare, technology, green energy, and skilled trades. Learn more

Protecting workers' rights and union power by strengthening collective bargaining protections, opposing right to work laws, increasing penalties for wage theft and misclassification, and defending the constitutional right of workers to organize for better pay and conditions. Learn more

Raising wages and strengthening labor standards by supporting a living wage indexed to inflation, eliminating the subminimum wage for tipped workers, expanding paid family and medical leave, and ensuring workplace protections cover all workers including gig economy employees. Learn more