Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - New York 15th Congressional District in 2020 New York Regular and Presidential Primary Election.
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Get StartedWhile this district struggles with the implementation of the borough based jail plan we must stay committed to closing Rikers and any other facility that symbolizes the dehumanization of our peers. We must demand significant community investments, and make sure that those are distributed in a way that ensures future generations are free to achieve what many of our parents couldn't. Learn more
We need criminal justice reform and the end to systemic racism that disproportionately incarcerated people of color. We need to stop looking at cages as an answer. Restorative justice practices must be holistic. We need to end cash bail, abolish private prisons, revamp the probation system and put an end to mandatory minimums. Learn more
Our small business owners are the most important part of our community. It's time for to provide our small business owners with real support. Learn more
Providing access to credit for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Learn more
Tuition free college. Learn more
Invest $1 billion towards our trade schools by 2024. Learn more
Cancel student loan debt. Learn more
Invest in school infrastructure and build more schools. Learn more
Provide funding for schools to increase pay and support for all public school educators. Learn more
For 30 years Public Housing has seen disinvestment. 90% of families living in the district are renting their homes. Our district suffers because of this concentration. As congressman for the 15th Congressional District I will work to ensure investment in public housing is restored to numbers that will make public housing a springboard for its residents. We must create a pipeline from public housing to home ownership! Learn more
We need to put a stop of ICE agents who are prosecuting immigrants when they are on their way to work for Low level crimes. Learn more
Eliminate the 3/10- year bars, which require undocumented people to leave the U.S and their families behind for years before becoming citizens. Learn more
I fully support and will advocate on getting the New Way Forward Act passed, this will help fight the criminalization of immigrants. Learn more
We need to create a pathway for citizenship for everyone who is currently here undocumented. Learn more
I fully support the Dream and Promise Act which will provide a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers and those under Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departures. Learn more
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