Why I’m running For State Representative
I’m running for State Representative because our current legislature has lost the ability to focus on the difficulties facing Ohioans in their homes, schools, and jobs. Costs are going up and up; large corporations and billionaires are benefitting, but we are not.
In our district, we have hungry families, underfunded schools, a lack of affordable and reliable internet and phone service, an inadequate supplies of affordable housing, and a persistent drug addiction problem. We have injection wells accepting radioactive fracking waste from out-of-state, which waste pollutes our wells. Along with the rest of the world, we have the threat of climate change.
Passions
People
I am passionate about serving people. We need a state legislature that represents the people of Ohio, rather than representing the personal agendas or political aspirations of individual legislators. I am listening, and will continue to listen, to people in the 94th District before voting on any issue.
Democracy
I am passionate about democracy. I will work to keep our elections secure and to make voting easier for everyone. We deserve to know the source of political action committee (PAC) money. We need to reform Ohio’s map-making processes so Citizens, not Politicians, will draw legislative district maps and make them fair, thus eliminating gerrymandering.
Responsibility
The core responsibilities of elected officials include making sure government works fairly for all people. We must respect the worth and dignity of all people, and work cooperatively and honestly to make sure our government serves their interests and upholds the US and Ohio Constitutions.
Priorities
Rising Costs
We all see rising grocery, electricity, and healthcare costs. We need laws and policies that focus on reducing costs for you and your neighbors. We need to reign in utility companies and make healthcare affordable for all. We need to stop the transfer of wealth to billionaires and large corporations.
Public Education
We need a thorough and efficient public school funding system in which every child has the same educational opportunities regardless of where the child lives in Ohio. We need to support our families, our teachers and other school employees, and their unions.
Safe Water
We must listen to local officials about the threats that injection wells pose to our local water supplies. Toxic fluids have migrated from injection wells to pollute other wells. We must pass better laws to protect our water.
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