Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Florida 14th Congressional District in 2024 Florida Partisan Primary Election.
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Get StartedThe criminal justice system is the best reflection of the American culture. We love a good redemption story—the struggle to overcome hardships to triumph over adversity. Yet, we also love to kick you when you are down. Florida – and the U.S. – subjects its citizens to incarceration and correctional control more than nearly any other state – and country. I am dedicated to ending over-incarceration and economic disparities in our criminal justice system. Learn more
We need to close private camps, jails, and prisons and ensure that the Government remains responsible and accountable for the power we, the People, have given it. Learn more
Testing should not be used to " score” or “judge” teacher performance. Teachingto a test does not result in a quality education. Learn more
Parents need options to allow them to educate their childrento guarantee a fair, equitable, and measurable education that provides all children the ability to achieve and succeed regardless of circumstances. As the modern school system and traditional learning methods change, I will support schools' and teachers' abilities to adapt to these changes. Administrators, teachers, and parents can experiment with learning and educational requirements, tailoring education to the student rather than forcing the student into a one-size-fits-all process. Learn more
Coming from a working-class background, I recognize that the supermajority of jobs that require a college degree don’t need the skill set of a college degree to do the job. I would work with companies and policymakers to ensure that lack of a degree doesn’t hinder entry into the workforce. Wealthier Americans are more likely to pursue degrees, leaving the education costs a barrier to entry for poorer Americans who can’t afford the degree. Rather than subsidize an expensive but unnecessary degree program, I would encourage businesses and organizations to evaluate their positions (primarily executive positions) to determine if a degree truly is necessary for the position or a means of class discrimination. Learn more
I support investing in solar. Roof-top solar panels, which our “environmental advocate” representative tots for, are beneficial. But mainly to those homeowners who can afford it. Learn more
I support investment in thorium reactors as part of the ‘green energy’ push. Thorium reactors are safer, more efficient, and environmentally friendly than contemporary nuclear power plants. Additionally, thorium reactors can produce cheaper energy than nuclear energy, providing another cost-effective green alternative to contribute to a diverse energy portfolio. Learn more
Stop using the U.S. Military as America’s easy button on the global stage. The U.S. Constitution clearly states that only Congress has the power to declare war. Yet, the entrenched, long-term career politicians have increasingly ceded these powers to the Executive Branch. They are granting the President extensive war powers without effective oversight. These policies do not constitute good policy. Congress has failed to use its constitutional powers to reign in executive power because it is easier for career politicians to maintain the status quo. Through their Congressional Representatives, the American people must have a say in any decision to send and use military force abroad. Learn more
We as a country need to invest more resources into growing our behavioral health workforce, increaseing research and innovation into mental health treatments, and most of all build community capacity to care for the mentally ill. Learn more
We need to reform immigration law. The Gordian knot that the law has become prevents competent immigration, encouraging people to bypass the legal process for a moreexpedited illegal one. Iwill work to reduce the complicated qualification requirements and streamline the process. Learn more
Having lived and worked in countries where my native tongue was not the dominant languageof the land, I understand the need for support for newly immigrated individuals and families. We need immigrants to acclimatize to the culture of America rather than section themselves off into their own communities. We are one country and one people. We need to provide government support centers that will allow newly immigrated people to integrate intoAmerican society. Learn more
The cost of paying for America's debt will cross the 1 trillion dollar mark by next year, driven by higher interest rates and increased government spending. In 2020, that cost was 500 billion. Anyone with credit card debt understands the cost of interest affecting their lives. That effect is magnified on a national scale.I am not advocating for paying off all debt. What I am advocating for is less spending by our national government. Imagine where 500 billion could be spent to benefit our country and its people rather than interest on debt. Learn more
Simply put, less government spending will free up money to be obligated toward higher priorities. Tax cuts and hikes are plot devices for the Parties to campaign on. The wealthy and connected have their means of shielding themselves from any tax-based legislation; only the poor and middle-class Americans are burdened by the games they play. Let's start with simplifying the tax code. Also - legislation to report, but not tax, the gig economy or cryptocurrency solutions. Learn more
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