Candidate for Maryland State Senate - District 23 in 2022 Maryland Primary Election.
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Get StartedShe is supportive of permanent universal vote-by-mail to provide all residents the greatest possible access to the ballot box; public financing for elected offices to reduce the influence of money in politics; decreasing the barrier of entry for local citizens to run for office; special elections to fill vacancies of elected positions instead of political appointments; and live streaming and recording of all public proceedings of the legislature in Annapolis, including committee meetings and floor votes. Learn more
Raaheela wants to see sound labor practices in prisons, no racial discrimination in arrests and sentencing, a full ban on no-knock warrants, removal of qualified immunity, and community oversight of the justice system. Learn more
Raaheela strongly opposes predatory financial practices that inhibit our most marginalized communities from building wealth and economic prosperity, like exorbitant credit card and loan interest rates and late fees. She supports closing tax loopholes for corporations, and having them pay their fair share of wealth to build and grow our communities. Learn more
Raaheela also believes in fully funding and supporting our Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs), particularly District 23’s very own Bowie State University. Learn more
Supporting free early childhood education opportunities, and advocating for resources and support for our marginalized students and communities. Learn more
She believes we should have 100% clean energy, zero emissions transportation, and zero food and landfill waste. More immediately, she advocates for no new gas pipelines to be built in the state. Raaheela also does not support plans to advance the SCMAGLEV train project through the district. Learn more
She supports a universal, single-payer healthcare system with minimal to no out-of-pocket expenses for prescription medication and health devices. She supports continued COVID-19 prevention and relief efforts in the form of free testing, vaccines and protective equipment to the community, and support of healthcare professionals as they fight on the frontlines. Learn more
She believes no member of our community should be living paycheck-to-paycheck to live comfortably in a neighborhood of their choice and have a good quality of life. She is supportive of homeowner and renter tax credits, and tenants rights legislation to ensure everyone is house-secure. Learn more
She believes that every immigrant deserves a path to citizenship, regardless of documentation status, and that immigrants should be made eligible for social support and services as residents of our community, including but not limited to pandemic relief, employment, education and tenant protections. Learn more
She believes everyone deserves a true living wage, paid family and medical leave, and a fair workweek. Learn more
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