Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives - District 14 in 2020 Tennessee General Election.
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Get StartedOpioid use has become an epidemic that is destroying lives and families. We can seek to enhance drug counseling and detox centers to combat addiction. We must also seek to eliminate the big money from pharmaceutical companies which is pouring into hospitals and the pockets of doctors and politicians. Learn more
I will fight to get pay raises for all teachers and school staff. The teachers in our state are underpaid and deserve to be paid a wage that is competitive with the best paid American teachers. We must seek to better fund our classrooms. Too often, teachers are being forced to spend their own money to purchase school supplies, without compensation. We are better than this. I will also seek to enhance technical and vocational training in our schools. I will look to partner companies with local schools so that when these students graduate, they have good paying jobs waiting for them and Tennessee companies can strengthen their workforce. Learn more
Am against the voucher system and charter schools. I believe that we must fund all public schools in our state equally so that all children get a fair chance to succeed. Learn more
I will fight to get pay raises for all teachers and school staff. The teachers in our state are underpaid and deserve to be paid a wage that is competitive with the best paid American teachers. We must seek to better fund our classrooms. Too often teachers are being forced to spend their own money to purchase school supplies, without compensation. We are better than this. Learn more
We should seek alternative energy sources that will benefit our environment as well as create new job opportunities for Tennesseans. We must seek to protect our environment today, we can no longer wait. Learn more
I will fight for legislation that protects our environment. We live in the most beautiful state in the nation and I intend to keep it that way for future generations. We must take steps to combat climate change and pollution. Learn more
Here in Tennessee, we can seek to limit campaign contributions from large corporations. We can increase the number of referendums on the ballot so that Tennesseans can make the choices that will affect their lives. I think we should also lead the way in setting term limits on government offices. Serving as an elected official should be a service to the state, not a career. By instituting term limits, we can limit government corruption. Term limits also will allow more citizens the opportunity to serve and to bring about fresh new ideas. Learn more
Since the Supreme Court decided on the cases of Citizens United, we have witnessed a tsunami of money flood and corrupt our election system. Career politicians consistently ignore their constituents. They are being bought by large corporations. This has disrupted our election system and is destroying our country. Learn more
By instituting term limits, we can limit government corruption. Term limits also will allow more citizens the opportunity to serve and to bring about fresh new ideas. Learn more
While I support the 2nd Amendment, I also support red flag laws that can help prevent senseless violence. Learn more
Our state continues to close rural hospitals, limiting care for thousands. We must seek to better fund our healthcare system while also lowering costs. We can start by cutting much of the unnecessary administrative red tape and expanding Medicaid. Our people deserve the best care possible and I will fight for them each day. Learn more
I believe we need to focus on strengthening our mental health system in the state. This is an issue that has long been ignored. Learn more
It is important that we invest in our infrastructure. By doing so we create jobs for our citizens while also repairing our roads, buildings, and bridges. Learn more
Simply bringing jobs to Tennessee is not good enough. We need to bring quality employment to Tennessee so that workers are not being forced to work multiple jobs. We can improve infrastructure and encourage business growth by assisting new entrepreneurs and small businesses. We can lead the way in research and renewable energy jobs. And, while my opponent caters to big business, I believe must do more to protect and boost the working class. We must raise the minimum wage so that our citizens are not forced to work multiple jobs just to make ends meet. Learn more
If elected I will seek to raise the minimum wage to a living wage. Learn more
I believe we need to ensure women receive equal pay for equal work. Learn more
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