Candidate for Washington State Senate - District 21 in 2018 Washington 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedI will advocate the enforcement of the “controlled substance homicide” statue to hold drug dealers accountable for overdose deaths Learn more
we must address prevention with a focus on reducing accessibility by requiring providers to consult the Prescription Monitoring Program (currently 30% consult) before prescribing opioids Learn more
We must also promote safe medicine disposal options to prevent kids from getting ahold of their relative’s medication Learn more
We must keep this trend by promoting vocational trades for a future Technology Corridor in the county Learn more
Too many kids with special needs do not receive the care they need; we must close that funding gap (roughly $26M) left by the McCleary decision Learn more
Environmental issues I feel need to be addressed by the Legislature are: 1. Plastic pollution poses a serious threat to whales, seals, turtles, salmon and all of Puget Sound's wildlife. 2. Elk Hoof disease in Washington state Learn more
the state must: work with cities to streamline construction of multifamily units; provide property tax relief for seniors through qualifying exemption programs; offer incentives for cities to utilize unused land for homes; and temporarily suspend the mandatory in-fill rates of the Growth Management Act. Learn more
consolidating state agencies and returning authority back to elected officials (e.g. WADOT) will reduce administrative overhead, combating fraud and abuse in the WA DSHS will improve the quality of service without increased costs, and the list goes on Learn more
I will defend the constitutional right afforded to us by the 2nd Amendment Learn more
I am open to hearing more from members of the community about creative solutions – especially those related to the recent mass shooting trends in our country. Learn more
we must continue funding programs like the Office of Neighborhoods which is successfully getting addicts and those with mental health issues off the street. Learn more
a new maximum re-qualifying income providing low-income tenets the opportunity to save for a new home over time then releasing them from the program. Learn more
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