Candidate for Alaska House of Representatives - District 18 in 2022 Alaska General Election.
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Get StartedThere are different standards for people of color, race, class, gender, sexual orientation, political beliefs, and religion. As a person who has experienced the sting of discrimination, I will fight with empathy, and grit for those who have suffered the same. Learn more
Reduced funding for the courts has exponentially taken away or delayed prosecutorial duties when deciding criminal cases. Court-funded rehabilitation programs have been cut leading to increased recidivism. The court system is backed up; criminal activity is rampant and unchecked. Again, this is due to poor leadership. We cannot have a strong court system when the Governor vetoes money needed to prosecute criminals. A reasonable budget will also provide equitable access to Alaskans unable to afford legal representation. Learn more
As a University of Alaska Anchorage adjunct instructor, I can speak from experience how cuts to funding for Pre-K through high school, and Alaska’s University system have negatively impacted our workforce pool. Educational programs need adequate funding and I will fight for every dollar to make sure our kids have a bright future filled with educational opportunities. Learn more
Alaska is a great place to live, work, and play and is also well-positioned in this changing world. Smart conservation efforts need to align with economic development through endeavors such as vertical farming. Renewable energy sources—solar, wind, geothermal, and tidal power—will create good-paying jobs that can diversify and strengthen our economy far into the future. Learn more
There are many who would make it harder for Alaskans to vote. They are trying to take away automatic registration through the PFD and are attacking vote-by-mail. We cannot let them silence our voices. Learn more
Our state legislature makes health policy decisions each year, including improving access to appropriate care. Health care can be made more equitable by addressing barriers in several areas: access to health care; health care quality; patient education and empowerment; health care infrastructure; and health care policy and program administration. Health care should be an equal right of all people. Learn more
Anchorage needs proper state funding and visionary state legislators to address this burning issue. Warehousing the homeless and houseless has not proven to be effective for the long haul, however, what does work are smaller community housing opportunities. Rehabilitation is a key element in establishing smaller shelters which must include mental health and substance abuse support to assist the homeless and houseless back to healthy and productive lives. Learn more
I will fight to pass a sustainable state budget that is broad-based and fair for all Alaskans. We need an economy that is diversified and doesn’t deplete the Permanent Fund. Learn more
I’m a proud member of APEA/AFT United Academics-Adjuncts Local #6054. I believe members of our workforce should have the right to organize and collectively bargain for their contracts. Learn more
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