Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives - District 7 in 2020 North Carolina General Election.
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Get StartedEliminate government and corporate policies and procedures that have the effect of giving White people advantage over People of Color. Learn more
Redirect police to primarily the enforcement of criminal law while realocating funding to other groups better trained to handle nonviolent/noncriminal encounters ( mentally ill, domestic disputes, non-moving traffic violations, etc.). Learn more
Change police culture to put more focus on “protect and serve”, rather than “suppress and control”, by implementing better training with emphasis on de-escalation techniques and avoiding bias. Better civilian control of police departments, including civilian oversight boards with the power to discipline. Learn more
We need to strike a balance that better serves the needs of our community while providing high-quality care for both opioid abuse and chronic pain patients. Learn more
We also must remember the importance of our agribusiness and farming community. We must seek to support small farms by supporting diversification, new products like hemp, increased use of locally grown produce, and tax breaks for farmland. Learn more
I strongly support rural economic development that expands universal access to broadband, creates high-quality jobs for lower- and middle-class workers, fosters the expansion of existing small businesses and farms, and promotes the growth of new businesses and industries in our counties. Learn more
Our educational system has been failing our children, and that must stop. I would support current ongoing efforts to provide better support to teachers, improve pre-K to grade 12 education across the board, and enhance the quality of our college and trades training systems. Learn more
Recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday equal in importance to July 4th. This holiday should be held on June 19th of each year regardless of what day of the week on which it falls, as is done with July 4th. Learn more
I will make good, affordable healthcare in North Carolina my top priority starting on my first day in office. Medicaid expansion is a good way to start as it makes both medical and economic sense, particularly for rural counties like ours. Learn more
Institute a living minimum wage index to inflation so that no working people have to live in poverty. Learn more
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