We have big problems that need solutions now.  Working families are facing rising costs, our climate future is in jeopardy, and we are losing our sense of community. 

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Working Families Need a Break

 

 We have a history of subsidies and tax breaks for giant corporations.  Instead while we should be investing in childcare, increasing housing supply and affordable options, and reducing healthcare costs.  Let’s support education including public universities, trade programs and apprenticeships.  Let’s support eldercare and options for seniors to stay in their homes.  We have a budget surplus.  It’s time to invest in working families so everyone will benefit.

 

Let’s Make our Economy work for the Future

 

We can invest in broadband and create good jobs.  Investing in clean energy to address climate change will create large numbers of jobs.  Let’s provide support for small business, local jobs and training to ensure we have the tools for success in the economy of the future.  Let’s make an economy that works for everyone.

 

Respect our Freedoms & Restore Community

 

We need to invest in law enforcement with policies and training that help everyone feel respected and safe.  We can prioritize community policing where people know their local officers and they know their communities, helping to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. Let’s work on a future with good jobs and strong communities, where everyone is valued and respected.

 

We Can Address Homelessness & Housing

 

People can’t keep up with rents; we need support for housing right now. Let’s also help the homeless off the streets with comprehensive solutions to the problem, including transitional housing and support for mental health and drug rehabilitation.  Dual diagnosis programs and long-term support can move people beyond cycling in and out of treatment, ER and jail.  Finding the right approach now will save money and lives in the long-term.

 

Protect Individual Rights and Freedom to Choose

 

We must protect a woman’s freedom to choose and protect individual rights.  I have always fought for people’s rights including for school desegregation and for women’s and LGBTQ rights. 

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I Will Fight for Working Families, Small Business, Local Jobs and Our Communities

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I have personally helped people experiencing homelessness and am committed to continuing to help build a community we can all be proud of. Living on forestland and serving on my local conservation district, I understand rural issues.  My promise is to listen and speak up for working families, small business, local jobs and our communities.