Candidate for Kentucky House of Representatives - District 43 in 2020 Kentucky Regular and Presidential Primary Election.
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Get StartedKentucky is in the top ten states for highest incarceration rates in the country. We imprison far too many people which contributes to overcrowding in our jails and prisons. Justice should not be predicated on the ability to pay. Bail reform is an issue that we need to address in Frankfort. Innocent people are left in jail solely because they are unable to pay their bail. Poverty is not a crime, and justice should not be predicated on the ability to pay. If we are serious about criminal justice reform, we must deal with how we punish people for being poor. Learn more
JCPS is working hard with their partners to create innovative learning as they address racial equity, and close the learning gap in its schools. But the largest institution of education in Kentucky needs more funding to achieve its goals and bring its vision into reality to graduate all Jefferson County Public School students "prepared, empowered and inspired to reach their full potential." Each child has the right to be educated regardless of where they live, or financial status, and school districts should have local control to decide what is best for the families they serve. Learn more
In 2003 my son was diagnosed with Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) an autoimmune disorder that attacks your platelets and makes you a free bleeder. Zion was diagnosed as chronic and went through different treatments for about 2 years. It was only after having a splenectomy that his symptoms began to lessen and resolve. Alicia had a career that provided excellent health insurance allowing us to get the best care for our son when we needed it most. If we did not have health insurance that made his treatments affordable his disorder would have ultimately been a death sentence. That is why I believe in access to affordable health benefits for all. Learn more
Louisville including parts of the 43rd District is undergoing revitalization. Those efforts to revitalized a community is also causing issues of displacement of long time residences. There are many creative solutions to help reduce the number of displaced residence from their homes, but legislation from Frankfort must support these efforts. Studies show that a $100 increase in median rent is associated to 15% homelessness. Rent control, a clean hands ordinance that wouldn't allow a land lord to evict a resident as long as there are violations with the property are just a few solutions. Stabilized housing is the foundation that all families need to ensure a quality life. Learn more
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