Currently holds the office of Iowa House of Representatives - District 31 until January 1, 2027.
Candidate for Iowa House of Representatives - District 31 in 2026 Iowa Primary Election.
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Get StartedReproductive Justice links reproductive rights with the social, political, and economic inequalities that affect a woman’s access to reproductive health care services. Core components of reproductive justice include equal access to safe abortion, affordable contraceptives, comprehensive sex education, and freedom from sexual violence. Learn more
I believe working together we can have a strong public school; fully funded and supporting the rights of teachers, students, and parents working toward quality education. Learn more
I believe public dollars should be spent on an already underfunded public schools. Let’s support teachers, students, and parents with much needed funding. Provide incentives to increase the number of qualified applicants going into the teaching field. Expand universal pre-K to include 3-year-olds and test for radon in schools. Learn more
I believe protection for the quality of our water and soil should be a major concern for all of us. I believe we are better together bridging the gap for and with the most vulnerable among us. Learn more
Clean Water and Soil: Prohibit eminent domain for hazardous pipelines. Test water levels more frequently so that chemical thresholds for toxic forever-chemicals in our waterways are well below recommended levels. Learn more
The social determinants of health associated with institutionalized and interpersonal racism, including poverty, unemployment, and residential segregation, may make African American women more vulnerable to disparate sexual and reproductive health outcomes. We cannot remain silent. Learn more
I believe we are nothing without an affordable, accessible health care system. De-privatize Medicaid. Make reproductive health care a priority. Expand Mental health and Disability services. Fair wages and training for in-home caregivers for the elderly and disabled. Learn more
I believe mental health relief and redesign is a right and a necessity for families whose loved ones are suffering from mental illness. Learn more
I believe mental health services should be increased and patients in crisis should be treated with dignity and compassion. The aim is to increase the number of beds available and the number of mental health caregivers trained in the field. Learn more
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