Candidate for Michigan State Senate - District 36 in 2018 Michigan 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedFinally we need to have multiple paths for post-secondary education including training in skilled trades, apprenticeships, and colleges that are affordable to every family. Learn more
We need to reinvest in our public schools and make teaching an attractive career again in order to attract and retain great teachers. Learn more
Michigan needs a universal pre-K program so that all children are prepared to succeed no matter what community they live in Learn more
We need to improve access to quality early-childhood and pre-K education, and make post-secondary training affordable. Learn more
I support the transition of Michigan to renewable energy which will bring high-wage jobs to northern and rural Michigan. Learn more
I will also protect our public lands and water from being sold so that current and future generations will continue to have access to hunt, fish, camp, and play on unspoiled public lands. Learn more
I will demand stringent inspections for Enbridge line 5 and demand it be removed as soon as possible. Learn more
I will introduce legislation to repeal SB 652, which effectively puts protection of the environment into the hands of industry executives. Learn more
I will fight for passage of legislation that holds polluters responsible for the cleanup of waters they have impacted, and to provide safe drinking water to those whose water has been contaminated. Learn more
We also need to repeal the legislation passed in 2017 (SB 335) which allows Michigan politicians to raise unlimited amounts of dark-money for Super PACs that support their campaigns. Learn more
We simply must eliminate gerrymandering, the self-serving practice of career politicians drawing favorable legislative districts for their own advantage. Redistricting must be taken out of the hands of the legislators and given to a non-partisan citizen panel. Learn more
We must also increase revenue dedicated to building a world class infrastructure. Learn more
My vision is that any Michigander who works full time should be able to support themselves. Learn more
We must increase the minimum wage to $12/hr., reinstate the earned-income tax credit, support the Healthy Michigan Plan, and strengthen collective bargaining rights Learn more
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