I'm running for re-election because representing our community today is about so much more than having the right values. It's about knowing how to bring people with different values together, earn trust, and transform those values into meaningful policy and outcomes for our state. Over the last four years I've built the relationships and credibility needed in the State House to deliver real results for Winooski.
Values
Many of our neighbors need investment in their physical and economic mobility. They live with disabilities, are aging, don’t have transportation, health care, child care, safe and affordable housing or ability to socialize regularly. We all deserve to live with dignity and with connections to what we need to participate in our community.
Connection is what gives shape to a community and keeps many of us well. Having social connections with people not only reduces prejudice, but connecting with people and nature supports wellness and recovery from many health challenges. That is why I will support strengthening connections within and across our diverse communities, and protect the natural spaces where we can do that in the great Vermont outdoors.
We all deserve to find a sense of purpose. Whether it is through education, making art, sports, caring for others, employment or starting a business - when we feel a sense of purpose we are more likely to see that we are part of a community. I want that for everyone who lives in Winooski.
Priorities
Our system of care is broken. We need to rebuild it into one that is more accessible, equitable and affordable. I’ve worked on and passed the most impactful health care reform and cost reduction laws our state has had in over a decade, and will continue to drive universal health care as a key policy goal in the House Health Care Committee.
As a renter I know just how badly we need more housing, affordable housing and shared equity options that make it easier to one day own a home. It is time to house everyone in Vermont.
We have made progress but must continue to improve access to civic information and processes, as well as to advance diversity of representation in leadership, local and state leaders.
Today one of our most important fights is protect immigrant access to essential government programs that are under federal attack. I’m dedicated to continuing to protest anything less than equal rights and access.
