Candidate for Alabama Governor in 2022 Alabama General Election.
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Get StartedYolanda will propose forming a Justice League team to do research and to ensure things are done properly and fairly towards all inmates. The team will also ensure the Parole Board is following proper protocol. Learn more
As Governor, Yolanda will work with Nonprofit organizations to facilitate the growth and development of our formerly incarcerated Alabamians so that they may become productive and contributing citizens to our budding community. Learn more
We must revisit fair sentencing and petty drug offenses that incapacitate so many black and brown individuals from ever pulling themselves up by their bootstraps. Learn more
Yolanda does not approve of Governor Ivey's allocation of funds to build more prisons. Learn more
Yolanda will continue to shepherd the businesses that have already selected Alabama as home to their business and develop an Economic Development task force to ensure that we are above national economic prowess trends. Learn more
Because Yolanda is fervently pushing for the lottery, Alabama can enjoy many benefits. The lottery will provide revenue for many expanded programs and help the needs of the state. Learn more
Yolanda will invest in community job training and workforce development to ensure that our workforce is always strong and our industries are always filled with hard workers who are prepared and ready to work. Learn more
I support the lottery here in the state of Alabama to fund our students' education. Learn more
Schools must also be desegregated. The bias on our public school systems can still be felt today, and Yolanda will ensure that schools become more diverse. Learn more
Smaller classroom sizes are needed, but can only be achieved if more teachers are hired. Increased teacher pay will attract more teachers to the profession, and strengthening organizations like the Alabama Education Association will ensure that teachers are treated fairly. Learn more
Every student, upon entering school, is to be given a psychological evaluation to site any learning disabilities by the age of five. This will help the teacher, along with the psychologist, to better design a curriculum for the students and develop an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Learn more
Medicaid Expansion is a must for all senior citizens. Yolanda will propose, as governor, that Medicaid Expansion apply to not only senior citizens but for those who do work yet can’t afford healthcare. Learn more
It is the government’s duty to make healthcare affordable for those who do work with minimal to no premiums and low copayments for primary care physicians and specialists. Learn more
Healthcare is a right. We must create a comprehensive plan with top medical professionals and economists to determine a cost efficient healthcare plan that works for our most vulnerable population. Learn more
As your Governor, I will work to extensively expand Medicaid and support our rural hospitals. Learn more
Yolanda also proposes raising the minimum wage in the state of Alabama to $15 dollars per hour. Learn more
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