Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Ohio 1st Congressional District in 2020 Ohio General Election.
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Get StartedI want to build a world where my daughter, Josie, and girls everywhere have unrestricted access to opportunities. I support policies that boost the rate of women entering careers in the STEM field. I trust women to consult their doctors and families to make the best decisions about their bodies. I plan to work in a bipartisan manner to reduce unwanted pregnancies through expanded access to family planning. I will advocate for Planned Parenthood and protect their funding so women from Springboro to Price Hill have access to the healthcare services they need. Learn more
I support meaningful reforms to our criminal justice system that remove bias and ensure everyone is treated fairly. I will start a conversation between law enforcement, community leaders, and disproportionately affected communities to bridge the divide and build trust. Learn more
I support bipartisan legislation to ease the process of transitioning from active duty to civilian for our veterans. I also support a well-funded, high-quality VA system that allows veterans to get the care they need, when they need it, in an accessible way. We’re fortunate to have a well-resourced VA facility here in Cincinnati, and I will work diligently with Department of Veterans Affairs staff members to ensure our veterans are being heard and their needs met. Learn more
Having spent my entire career finding solutions to the toughest global health problems, I know that we cannot arrest or criminalize our way out of this problem. That’s why I support bipartisan proposals to expand funding for treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation. While serving on the Cincinnati Board of Health, I’ve seen firsthand how our system is overwhelmed, which is why I want increased aid for the first responders who are on the frontlines in our neighborhoods. Learn more
I plan to strengthen our public education system through universal preschool access for three and four-year olds, better pay for teachers, additional Pell grants, and a cap on student loan interest rates. A four-year degree is not the only path to employment, which is why I support expanding access to skills and career training programs and apprenticeships. Learn more
I want to continue our progress by increasing private sector growth in renewable energy and building of infrastructure that is less dependent on fossil fuels. I’ll also stand up nationally in Congress for additional high-paying green jobs and investments in new technologies. Learn more
I firmly support the second amendment in conjunction with responsible gun ownership laws. I take a common-sense approach to reducing gun violence, including mandatory background checks on all gun purchases, banning the sale of military-style weapons, and passing red flag laws to keep guns away from violent criminals. I’ll push Congress to restore funding to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for research around the causes and patterns of gun violence, so that we’ll have data on the most effective ways to reduce preventable deaths. Learn more
If elected, I will fight to lower prescription drug costs, premiums and deductibles, and close the disparities in health care quality that lead to higher infant and maternal mortality rates among African Americans. Learn more
Investment in infrastructure creates jobs and facilitates small business growth. Right here in our backyard, the Brent Spence Bridge and Western Hills Viaduct are crumbling and have been neglected for years. We need a strong leader who will build partnerships at the local, state, and federal level to get the job done. I will work to bring federal dollars to the district to fix our roads, highways, and bridges (including the two above). Learn more
I believe in staying true to my word, which is why I will advocate to fully fund and stabilize Medicare and Social Security. I oppose any attempt to reduce benefits for those who have built our economy over the past decades. Learn more
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