Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives - District 39 in 2024 Kansas General Election.
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Get StartedAbortion care is health care and health care is a human right. Learn more
I support tax credits for higher education students. Learn more
Every student in Kansas should have access to world-class public school education. While some progress has been made, Vanessa knows more can be done to assure excellence in our public schools. This includes increasing teacher pay and incentives to attract and retain teachers, restoring due process protections for teachers, and ensuring access to affordable preschool education. As a mom of two elementary students, you can count on Vanessa to passionately advocate for students, educators, and local school districts. Learn more
By creating a space for diverse perspectives and emerging voices, Vanessa will strive to build an inclusive government. She will consider the impact of various policy options on different groups in society. Constituents can always count on Vanessa to be present and to listen to their concerns. There is no doubt that Vanessa hears you, sees you, and will actively represent your interests in the Legislature. Learn more
Women should have access to affordable reproductive health care, including safe and legal abortions. It is vital for women and girls to have access to birth control pills and other contraceptive medications. Vanessa understands women and girls deserve healthcare privacy to have a choice of treatment for all medical conditions, including pregnancy. However, political extremists will continue to push harsh and unjust state laws in Kansas, such as Amendment 2, which will hinder reproductive health and rights. Vanessa will fight for Kansas women to maintain autonomous control of our own bodies and medical care. She will also work to ensure that no child or adult is forced into a decision regarding their pregnancy. Learn more
As our region grows, we must maintain our highways that connect our communities, link us to jobs and facilitate commerce. Vanessa supports transportation and transit improvements that reduce congestion, increase safety, improve efficiency, and increase mobility. Learn more
I support the elimination of income tax on retirement income. Learn more
I support lowering the Residential Assessment rate from 11.5% to 10%. Learn more
I support eliminating the sales tax on hygiene products. Learn more
I support the IMMEDIATE elimination of the sales tax on food. Learn more
I support restoring the Local Ad Valorem Tax Relief Fund (LAVTRF) for local units of government to lower property taxes. Learn more
I support eliminating the sales tax on over the counter drugs. Learn more
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