Candidate for St. Louis County Council - District 1 in 2026 Missouri Primary Election.
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Get StartedHealthcare is also about reproductive freedom. Medical decisions should be made between patients and their doctors—not politicians. Families facing fertility challenges, pregnancy decisions, or complex medical conditions deserve access to evidence-based care and the freedom to make personal healthcare decisions without government interference. Learn more
Maria supports fully funding law enforcement and working collaboratively with police, prosecutors, community organizations, and residents to reduce crime and improve public safety. She believes communities are safest when law enforcement and residents work together toward common goals. Learn more
Maria will work with law enforcement, consumer protection agencies, financial institutions, and community organizations to strengthen fraud prevention efforts, educate residents about emerging scams, and protect seniors from criminals who prey on vulnerable populations. Learn more
Maria is also committed to protecting women and children from exploitation and human trafficking. She believes every available tool should be used to identify predators, support victims, and hold offenders accountable. The safety of our children must always be a top priority. Learn more
In addition, Maria supports practical traffic safety solutions. Reckless driving, distracted driving, excessive speeding, and impaired driving continue to threaten lives throughout our region. She supports data-driven traffic calming measures, safer road design, and collaboration between local governments, transportation agencies, law enforcement, and residents to make streets safer for everyone. Learn more
Strengthening efforts to keep illegal firearms out of the hands of criminals. Learn more
Supporting safe firearm storage practices. Learn more
Supporting evidence-based violence prevention programs. Learn more
At the same time, healthcare must be viewed more broadly than simply doctor visits and hospital stays. Comprehensive healthcare includes physical health, mental health, dental care, prescription medications, transportation to appointments, stable housing, and food security. When one of these pieces is missing, health outcomes suffer. Learn more
That means expanding access to affordable healthcare, prescription assistance, transportation options, housing stability, nutrition programs, and mental health services. It also means supporting caregivers and families who help loved ones age safely in their homes. Learn more
Maria believes St. Louis County must do more to ensure seniors receive the wraparound services they need to live healthy, independent lives. Learn more
As a member of the County Council, Maria would support policies that promote workplace safety, protect employee rights, strengthen labor-management relationships, and ensure that every worker is treated fairly. Learn more
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