Candidate for Washington State Senate - District 10 in 2020 Washington General Election.
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Get StartedAll veterans should be treated with respect and dignity. Through their sacrifices, they have earned health care and other support services. As your Senator, I will continue my work to improve veterans’ services and remove red tape, so our heroes can have better access to affordable healthcare and housing. Learn more
We must provide our young people the tools they need to become the workforce of the future. I support greater opportunities for community colleges and apprenticeship programs. Also, all school districts should receive necessary state funding to provide free early childhood education. The return on this investment will be high as more children have access to early learning opportunities. Learn more
Climate change is here, and we must act NOW. State and local officials need to work together with residents to significantly reduce carbon emissions. If the other Washington won’t act, this Washington will. I will help develop incentives to increase renewable energy and create a State-wide recycling plan. We must ensure adequate funding to protect our clean water, shorelines, forests, and natural habitats. Learn more
Many families in our District have been tragically impacted by the opioid epidemic and the limited treatment options for mental health. Further, our District has unique medical challenges to serve our large senior, veteran, and rural populations. I will support increased investment for mental health and addiction treatment. I will join efforts to hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for the opioid crisis, and I will work on a Statewide plan to lower prescription costs. Learn more
Decent and affordable housing is a basic human need, essential for your personal security and dignity, whether as a young worker or a senior member of the community. It is also essential for economic and community stability. I will work with State and local officials to revise outdated regulations, and give our District the tools they need to tackle housing problems in ways that preserve both our environment and our communities. Learn more
We must invest in replacing aging infrastructure and ferries, and the State must lead in addressing our integrated transportation needs. We can create better transportation and create good jobs while we do it. Learn more
We have limited transportation connections across our District for people and products. We need a comprehensive approach to increase multi-modal options such as trails, park and ride facilities, bus terminals, ferries, train, and light rail services. The State must move forward on plans to provide connectivity to rural communities and farms. Learn more
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