ISSUES WE FACE

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Our roads, alleys, sidewalks and drains badly need more investment.

We've made progress to fix the state road funding formula but we need to do more to make sure Indianapolis gets its fair share.

I'll continue to advocate for needed improvements in our neighborhoods.

Our students and teachers need our support.  Strong neighborhoods are built on strong schools and we need to invest in our local education system.

Raising teacher pay, expanding access to early education programs and ensuring local control of our school boards are essential.

Far too many people have fallen through the cracks and are living without a home in unsafe and unhealthy conditions.  Everyone can agree we need to do more.

I am proud of our effort to secure $22 million for the low barrier shelter but more work needs to be done for wrap around services, supportive housing and prevention programs.

The overreach and inhumane actions of the federal government toward many of our neighbors is vile and wrong. 

I've opposed efforts to militarize our national guard and bills aimed at turning schools and universities into an extension of ICE.  Our country needs a functional immigration system that treats people humanely with dignity and respect.

The radical agenda against our LGBTQ+ friends, family and neighbors needs to be stopped.   Government should be a force for good not harm.  

I oppose attacks on our LGBTQ+ community and believe Indiana needs a comprehensive hate crimes legislation. 

The attacks on women's rights to determine their own healthcare and reproductive choices are appalling and wrong.  The government has no business getting between a woman and her doctor.

I remain committed to ensuring women have access to quality and affordable healthcare.