Candidate for Michigan House of Representatives - District 32 in 2020 Michigan General Election.
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Get StartedI also believe we must also treat the opioid epidemic plaguing our communities as an issue of healthcare, not criminality. Those suffering from addiction for any reason should not be treated as criminals but as sick people needing help to overcome a disease. Learn more
I will support endeavors to increase funding for our public schools to ensure that our teachers have access to the resources they need to help our children learn. Making sure our schools are well-funded, our teachers are well-paid, and students have access to all of the resources they need to succeed are top priorities. Learn more
We must also work to guarantee early childhood education for all children, regardless of family income. Learn more
I believe that our public education system must ensure our children can have adequate, nutritious lunches without fear of student debt. Learn more
As such, I will work to keep public money in public schools and out of charter schools. Learn more
I am a firm believer in expanding healthcare coverage. This includes covering dental, vision, and mental healthcare services. Learn more
It is time we work to establish a right to paid parental and family leave for the working families of Michigan. When parents start a family or need to care for a family member, they should be given a reasonable amount of time to adjust and care for their family without fear of losing an income. When working parents go back to work, they should also have access to childcare services to ensure that one parent is not expected to give up their career. Learn more
I support the fight for the $15 movement’s efforts to raise the minimum wage across the country to a living wage. I believe that all people, regardless of the job, should be able to earn a secure living working one job. Learn more
I also support unions in their fights to improve wages and benefits to their members. Our Right-to-Work laws were designed to undermine unions in this fight, and I will work to repeal them for the good of working people. In the public sector, I believe we need to protect the benefits and retirement plans promised to public employees after spending their lives serving our communities. Learn more
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