Issues

 

As State Representative, my priorities are supporting working families, investing in our future, and co-creating a stronger, more resilient community. Together, we can advocate for good-paying union jobs and expand access to healthcare and childcare. I will support affordable housing initiatives. I believe in investing in our kids, teachers, and public schools. I will prioritize combating climate change and protecting our environment. I will fight for workers, social justice, reproductive rights, civil rights, racial equity, and LGBTQIA+ rights.

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Environment and Climate Change

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Protecting the environment and fighting climate change is my top issue. I believe that we must do everything we can to protect and preserve Wisconsin's natural beauty. We must invest in our incredible parks and recreational areas. I promise to fight for clean air, clean land, and clean water for all people. We must accelerate our transition to 100% clean energy and promote good paying green union jobs for a sustainable infrastructure and a green economy.

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Clean drinking water is also a top conservation issue community members care about. Lead contamination in addition to sediment, toxins, and heavy metals have threatened the safety of our drinking water. I believe that the legislature needs to provide local communities like West Allis with the resources they need to fix our water supply and modernize our infrastructure.

Investing in Public Education

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We must invest in our kids, teachers, and public schools. Our kids are our future, and I believe in investing in public education to give them the best opportunities possible. Our kids deserve high quality education, so they can live and thrive in Wisconsin.

 

I will fight to increase funding to our public education system so that finally it has the proper resources to serve students of all abilities: specialized training for educators, enhancement of special education programming, and providing current technology and infrastructure. I will also fight for policies that will reduce class sizes and ensure there are adequate supports within schools to support all students by establishing mental health services. If we truly prioritize these initiatives, then we can build an education system that is truly inclusive in nature and serves to foster the success of every student.
 

Expanding Healthcare Access

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It has gotten way to difficult and expensive for Wisconsinites to get access to high quality healthcare. In the Assembly, I will fight to make healthcare more accessible and affordable in Wisconsin. I will prioritize advocating for Medicaid expansion in Wisconsin.

Economy and Jobs

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As the product of a union household, I know how important it is to have good paying jobs to provide for your family. In the Assembly, I will be a tireless advocate for working families and will fight for more good paying union jobs in our community.

Reproductive Rights

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I will dedicate my time in the Assembly to fighting and protecting reproductive rights. I believe abortion rights are human rights. I believe in a person's right to choose. I will advocate for bodily autonomy.

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Affordable Housing

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There is a lack of affordable housing in our communities which hurts working families and communities of color. I believe housing is a human right. I support policies that encourage more affordable housing development, including incentives and public investment in building more housing. I believe in investing in high density, multifamily housing which would help with lowering housing costs. In addition, I believe that tenant rights need be strengthened in Wisconsin. I also believe in measures for fair renting. I also support down payment assistance and the creation of alternative mortgage choices that make it easier for families to buy their first home. This would give people more financial stability and economic security.

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Democracy and Voting Rights

Voting is a fundamental right that is at the core of our democracy. We must protect and expand voting rights. We must have a healthy democracy in order to move forward on all of the issues we care about. A healthy democracy is necessary to protect reproductive rights, to end gun violence, to combat climate change, and to fight for economic security.

We must make voting easier and more accessible for everyone in the state. I believe Wisconsin can do more to make our elections more accessible by implementing automatic voter registration, eliminating the need for voter IDs, increasing access to absentee voting, allowing and encouraging ballot dropboxes, and increasing the number of days for early voting.