Candidate for Alabama State Senate - District 7 in 2018 Alabama 2018 General Election.
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I will fight for all the women in Alabama to ensure they earn the same pay as their male counterparts. Learn more
Correctional reform needs to look at putting non-violent offenders to work. Let them pay taxes to contribute to the economy and get them involved in the community. Learn more
Additionally, we must find ways of recruiting diverse officers who are from or well-known in the communities they will serve. Officers should build bridges and relationships in the community to serve more effectively. Cultural diversity training and yearly psychological testing of all law enforcement officers is also crucial. Learn more
Mental illness and death rates among pre- and post-release offenders need to be addressed in an appropriate manner. Learn more
I also plan to address prison overcrowding. My proposal to legalize marijuana would allow non-violent offenders to re-enter their communities. Learn more
I also plan to build on the voter rights of non-violent offenders and those on probation. Learn more
I propose increasing law enforcement presence in Alabama and in our communities. Learn more
I believe that when convicted felons are released, they should regain their right to vote. Learn more
Alabama leaders need to revisit the Veterans Choice Program as well as the Alabama Homeless Veterans Program. Learn more
We must improve and strengthen our V.A. programs. Veterans should be allowed to see private doctors of their choice. We must fix the problems with the quality of care, timeliness of appointments, deaths of veterans waiting for care, and veteran homelessness. Learn more
My proposal to legalize marijuana would allow non-violent offenders to re-enter their communities. Learn more
I support FAITH IN ACTION's agenda in addressing a common sense response to marijuana possession. It's time to reduce the penalty for the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana from felony charge to a finable offense. Learn more
Let's change how big-box companies, who do not pay state taxes, play a larger role in hiring, training, and contributing to our economy. Furthermore, tax incentives for companies coming into Alabama should be earned. We should include tax incentives if companies offer to train our citizens for well-paying jobs; they can earn extra tax breaks if they train people from low-income areas, non-violent post release offenders, and high-functioning special needs adults. Learn more
I believe school safety is one of the most pressing issues of our time but giving teachers guns is not the answer. I believe we need a integrated collaborative community-driven approach to address school safety in a common sense way. Learn more
In terms of staffing, we must provide additional training and professional development to teachers so that they understand how to teach all learning styles for children at varying comprehension levels. Learn more
I also support implementing a state lottery to shore up our education system and provide free college tuition. Learn more
There is a need to replace the millions of dollars taken from our school system through the Accountability Act Voucher. Schools throughout Alabama have a shortage of good qualified teachers, partly due to low wages. Learn more
We must implement and increase STEM programs. Learn more
I will hold state and local leaders accountable for their schools and work with public and charter schools to find ways in which they can work together Learn more
There are many ways that Alabama can look after families by lowering utility bills and utilizing renewable energy. I would like to see the state use more windmills and continue to build and use our waterways to produce clean energy. I propose putting a cap on how much utilities can be increased. Learn more
I believe that when convicted felons are released, they should regain their right to vote. Learn more
If elected, I would fight to reduce the strict requirements of voter ID laws and advocate for the lowering of the voting age to 17. Learn more
There should be stronger legal charges against those selling weapons illegally. Learn more
I do support that that those with mental illness, those accused of violent domestic violence, post release violent offenders, should have extensive background checks. Learn more
I believe school safety is one of the most pressing issues of our time but giving teachers guns is not the answer. I believe we need a integrated collaborative community-driven approach to address school safety in a common sense way. Learn more
I stand for the expansion of Medicaid and affordable healthcare and Medicare for all. Learn more
Veterans should be allowed to see private doctors of their choice. We must fix the problems with the quality of care, timeliness of appointments, deaths of veterans waiting for care, and veteran homelessness. Learn more
We need an integrated infrastructure system that not only includes bridges, tunnels, trains and roads but also a collaboration of mental health professionals, schools, parents, and law enforcement to be truly effective when addressing issues like mass shootings. Learn more
I suggest a train system to operate from the bottom of Alabama to the top of the state. There is also a need for toll booths to help bring more funding into Alabama to pay for the needs of improving infrastructure. Learn more
Let's develop transitional adult programs to get young autistic people and their parents ready for adult life. Learn more
I intend to change the common practice of cutting off education when autistic kids age out of school. Learn more
Alabama leaders need to revisit the Veterans Choice Program as well as the Alabama Homeless Veterans Program. Learn more
We must improve and strengthen our V.A. programs. Veterans should be allowed to see private doctors of their choice. We must fix the problems with the quality of care, timeliness of appointments, deaths of veterans waiting for care, and veteran homelessness. Learn more
Correctional reform needs to look at putting non-violent offenders to work. Let them pay taxes to contribute to the economy and get them involved in the community. Learn more
Alabama should follow 46 other states and remove the food tax. Learn more
Let's change how big-box companies, who do not pay state taxes, play a larger role in hiring, training, and contributing to our economy. Furthermore, tax incentives for companies coming into Alabama should be earned. We should include tax incentives if companies offer to train our citizens for well-paying jobs; they can earn extra tax breaks if they train people from low-income areas, non-violent post release offenders, and high-functioning special needs adults. Learn more
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