Candidate for Montana House of Representatives - District 81 in 2022 Montana Primary Election.
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Get StartedI believe that protecting reproductive rights is about more than just protecting abortion—it is about protecting those most vulnerable in our society. Learn more
I will also fight hard to end the war on our LGBTQ2S+ youth by banning conversion therapy for minors, and repealing the openly discriminatory laws prohibiting trans youth participation in school sports. Learn more
When I am elected to represent HD81, one of the first battles I wage will be to repeal Montana’s Religious Freedoms Restoration Act, which essentially acts as a blanket license to discriminate against any LGBTQ+ person in Montana without consequence. Learn more
I will also fight hard for affirmative protections for LGBTQ2S+ Montanans, meaning i will introduce a bill that will insert statute explicitly identifying gender identity and sexual orientation as a protected class from discrimination. Learn more
We need laws to protect them against privatization, preserve them for posterity, and promote an environmental agenda that finally serves the people. Learn more
I support big investments into affordable housing. The state legislature must once again become an ally to municipalities, who are on the front line in addressing this historic housing crisis—I will fight to repeal the state legislature's overreaching ban on inclusionary zoning, which would give local control back to city governments. Learn more
Today, giant corporations are attacking America’s workforce at its core—as a Labor organizer in the service industry, I have witnessed this firsthand. That is why I will fight for the rights of our workers, and stand with unions. This means standing up to corporations and union-busters at every turn. Learn more
Montana is not, and never will be a “Right To Work (For Less)” state. I am proud to support Montanas unions, and when I am elected I will fight hard against ANY attempts to change that. Learn more
That is why as a legislator, I will push for universal child care. That means more Montanans being able to afford the kind of childcare they know their kids deserve. By providing free childcare for families in need and a 7% cap on child care expenditures for all Montana families, high-quality, supportive child care will become a reality for families across our state. Learn more
Next we can restore top income tax brackets, which would help combat our state's historic income inequality as well as take some of the tax burden off working families. Learn more
Battling inequality in our state must also include expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit to 20% of the current federal credit. Learn more
That is why I support big expansions to our social safety net, such as 12 weeks guaranteed paid maternity leave, as well as universal childcare. Learn more
As a service industry employee and small business owner, I fully support the fight for a $15/hr minimum wage, and I will continue that fight when I am elected to represent HD81 here in Helena. Learn more
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