ISSUES

ISSUES in DISTRICT 29

Student and Teacher Safety - committed to protecting both students and teachers without politicizing the issue.
Enhance Literacy and Career Readiness Programs - advocate for further support in literacy development and current career and technical education (CTE) offerings while also strengthening programs to include disabilities.
School Accountability and Assessment Systems - Virginia school rating system separates accreditation from accountability - need focus to ensure that this system fairly reflects school performance and supports schools in need of improvement
Advocate for Equitable School Funding - ensure that resources are allocated equitably, addressing disparities and supporting schools that serve high-need populations.

Enhance Public Safety Infrastructure - Work with local governments to identify high-risk zones in the 29th District for targeted improvements. Focus on investments in street lighting, surveillance cameras, and community centers in crime-prone areas.
Increase Community Policing Efforts - Advocate for funding to hire and train more community police officers who engage with residents through neighborhood patrols and outreach programs.
Support Youth Intervention Programs - Partner with local schools and nonprofits to provide job skills training, reducing juvenile delinquency.

Protective Voter Legislation - Propose state laws that align with the NVRA, ensuring voter roll maintenance in elections.
Enhanced Verification Processes - Mandate that any voter removal based on DMV data undergo additional verification steps to confirm ineligibility, reducing the risk of erroneous purges.
Support Voter Education - Fund initiatives that inform citizens about their voting rights and the processes in place to protect those rights, especially in communities that may be disproportionately affected by roll purges.
Increase Voter Transparency - Require the Virginia Department of Elections to publish regular reports on voter roll changes, including reasons for removals and demographic data, to allow for public oversight.

Expand Access to Healthcare Services - Advocate for increased funding to reduce wait times and improve mental health services.
Strengthen Job Training Programs - Partner with local businesses and community colleges to create job training and apprenticeship programs. Push for tax incentives for companies hiring veterans, addressing unemployment and underemployment.
Improve Housing Stability - Support legislation to expand affordable housing options for veterans, including grants for home modifications for disabled veterans.