Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives - District 70 in 2018 Tennessee 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedWhile I believe that education and access to birth control is a major factor in reducing the abortion rate, I also believe that we can do better in the 70th District. Most women who make that decision do so out of desperation. As a Christian, a mother, and a citizen, I believe that we should provide support and assistance to these mothers in every way we can so that they know abortion is not the only option. Learn more
It is not enough to simply have jobs, we need good paying, stable jobs for the people of the 70th District to thrive. Learn more
In addition, many schools could use an update, expansion, or completely new building. Learn more
While standardized testing is important for assessment, it should never be a complete score for a child or teacher's ability. Learn more
We must also work to utilize funding to increase teacher pay and teacher resources. Our teachers should never have to use their own hard earned dollars to buy basic school supplies. Learn more
I believe each school should be equipped with adequate law enforcement personnel to patrol the school campus. The state should work to find the funding for this so that school districts who are already struggling don't face the choice of spending educational dollars on security. Learn more
We must provide affordable and simple options for all of the 70th District and we must expand Medicaid immediately. Hospital closures have already begun and there has been bi-partisan agreement that these are largely due to the failure to expand Medicaid. This is simply unacceptable. Quick access to hospitals is essential for every Tennessean and I pledge to fight to ensure the 70th District never faces the loss of a hospital. Learn more
Businesses like to see a town in good repair, safe and well maintained roads, and government operations that serve the community well. In driving the roads of this district, I've seen many areas that need someone to advocate for their repair. Learn more
Our communities also need facilities to aid families who are struggling, childcare facilities that serve more than a typical 9 to 5 worker, and modern animal shelters to address the stray animal issue. Learn more
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