Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - California 8th Congressional District in 2022 California Primary Election.
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Get StartedI continue to be committed to fighting for equal opportunities for women of color in all areas including employment, education and reproductive rights. Learn more
Protects the Human Rights for all People through a justice system which focuses on reducing mass incarceration and reinvests in the community via program services: education, prevention, intervention, diversion, alternative restitution, rehabilitation, mental healthcare, substance treatment, wrap-around trauma-informed social services in schools and public defenders' offices. Learn more
Which includes mandatory independent investigations of all instances of misconduct y corruption by law enforcement (police, corrections, BART patrol, security, etc.) and which requires hybrid (industry-community-government) oversight boards to audit/track implementation and oversight of programs. Learn more
Which includes actual juvenile justice reform which supports our youth through adequate, well-staffed treatment facilities & effective services for them and their families, utilizing detention as a last resort and does not house minors in adult prison facilities. Learn more
We must also make sure that all Law Enforcement personnel must be held accountable for any and all mistreatment/abuse of all individuals, codified in a Detainees' Bill of Rights and legislation that ensure Detainees' due process. Learn more
We will allocate funding and incentivize local builders to provide housing to Veterans and their families at affordable rates so they can return to their communities. Learn more
We must create a central good governance program within the district with offices in each major city to track implementation of programs and social services policies. Protect and expand community programs and organizations. Learn more
To truly reduce the achievement gap and subsequent economic disparities, we will need a “real” educational evolution and determine the services, programs and supports required to meet student needs. We can accomplish this best by working directly with our Students, Parents, Educators, and other Stakeholders. Learn more
It is imperative we continue to advocate for free public education at all levels with strong quality public schools in every neighborhood; require transparency, accountability & inclusive decision-making for all school & policy-making boards; implement publicly-funded, universal play-based preschool; reduce class sizes (+20 to 17) in schools impacted by poverty, racism and language barriers; implement programs which increase graduation rates for minority students and those from underserved communities; and support adult education programs. Learn more
We can ensure the educational needs of all students are determined equitably and on the basis of (i.e. true need) rather than parents’ zip codes & bank accounts. Learn more
We must demand legislation on renewable electricity generation and decrease our reliance on nuclear power, while still working towards more environmentally sound transportation alternatives to reduce driving, highway congestion and pollution. Learn more
Safe and affordable drinking water is a basic Human Right in this country, and it is especially critical that people have access to safe running water during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more
In regard to Food Safety, we must continue to ensure farmers and other food producers are held accountable to assuring accurate food labeling, food safety guidelines, ridding of pesticides, and promoting urban gardens. As well, they must guarantee safe working conditions for workers and humane treatment of animals. Learn more
In addition to comprehensive healthcare for everyone, it is imperative we fight for community health centers which focus on promoting preventative care and wellness for all of us, especially in our marginalized communities. This is an essential aspect of primary healthcare which has been downplayed and forgotten. Learn more
Additionally, we also must not forget to include all residents in our healthcare conversations including those needing multi-lingual, ASL, multicultural, disAbility-related and culturally competent services, as well as protecting our undocumented neighbors who need care and assistance without fear of repression and deportation. Learn more
We also must eliminate inherent discriminatory practices in healthcare which create inequities in access to and delivery in care and medical deserts that disproportionately affect our communities of color, elderly, low-income and low-low-income impoverished families, homeless, those with disAbilities, incarcerated and re-entry persons, those with language barriers, lack of transportation, access to care... Learn more
Create transit-accessible housing options which combine housing, employment y amenity-rich communities-within-communities housing complexes with low/moderate/market rate mixed use situated in areas most in need of transit services, which has suffered greatly impacted by lack of services to date. Learn more
We also advocate training People with disAbilities to be self-advocates to increase their political and economic power, to speak publicly on issues that affect the community, to accompany elected officials to Sacramento and Washington DC to speak with legislators regarding disAbility Awareness, WIOA, and the AbilityOne Program. Learn more
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