Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives - District 16B in 2018 Idaho 2018 General Election.
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Allow women to have the freedom to control their own health care decisions in a way that works for them. Learn more
We need to make sure that there are no institutional barriers for women and men who have been victims of sexual assault or harassment so that they can report and seek justice without fear or recrimination or biased judgment. Learn more
Discrimination in any form is completely unacceptable. Yet Idaho continues to allow lawful discrimination against our LGBTQ community. Learn more
We must ensure human rights and civil rights are protected for all Idahoans. Learn more
We need to provide more funding for our schools and discourage vouchers that divert even more funding away from public education. Learn more
Let’s expand state investment in early childhood education so that all of Idaho’s children have an equal chance at academic success. Learn more
Reducing some state-mandated requirements on teachers and trusting them to perform their jobs will also add capacity to schools to focus on quality education. Learn more
and considering loan forgiveness for teachers in areas where we have the most severe shortages. Learn more
providing more opportunities for professional development and career advancement Learn more
We must begin to shape our policies in all of our state agencies to begin addressing climate change. Learn more
If we bury our head in the sand and ignore the reality of climate change, it is inevitable that we will face unpredictable consequences that will impact our economy and natural resources. Learn more
We will likely face larger forest and range fires, unpredictable precipitation and water availability, changes to our agriculture patterns, less snow in our mountains and more. Learn more
We live in a state dominated by our natural resources, and climate change has the potential to significantly affect Idaho in ways that most Idahoans would find detrimental. Learn more
We must ensure that our wildlife continue to be managed without political interference or privatization so that all Idahoans can continue to hunt, fish and enjoy our wildlife for generations into the future. Learn more
I will vigorously oppose all efforts to sell, transfer, privatize, or degrade the management of our public lands. Learn more
Let’s take care of all Idahoans and get our tax dollars coming back into our state at the same time by fully expanding Medicaid. Learn more
we need to fully expand Medicaid in Idaho. Learn more
It will be a priority of mine to work on giving local government the authority to reach out to its residents and ask them to vote on whether or not they would like to fund expansion of our public transit system. Learn more
I will work to make sure ITD has the funding and direction to effectively work with local governments on bike and pedestrian transportation. Learn more
We need to ensure that there are safe and well-connected pedestrian and bike routes for anyone who chooses to use those forms of transportation. Learn more
It will be a priority of mine to work on giving local government the authority to reach out to its residents and ask them to vote on whether or not they would like to fund expansion of our public transit system. Learn more
In order to be able to move people around the Valley and control congestion we need to improve our public transit system, and we need to fund the expansion of that system. Learn more
Ensuring that Idaho workers can advance their careers benefits all Idahoans by creating a more skilled and more entrepreneurial workforce and a thriving economy. Learn more
Past employers should not be able to limit Idahoans from getting a new job or starting a new business. Learn more
We must end this unjust inequity and strengthen our state laws ensuring that women earn the same amount of money as men for equal work. Learn more
By establishing a fair minimum wage in Idaho, we can start to eliminate the need for government subsidies and help hardworking Idahoans achieve better financial security for their families. Learn more
We also need to invest in our amazing public educators, and the next generation of Idaho teachers, by continuing to work towards a pay scale that is competitive Learn more
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