District 38A: Osseo and SW Brooklyn Park
We are stronger together!
JUKWAA
SAFE AND THRIVING COMMUNITY
My platform revolves around the creation of a safe, vibrant, thriving community for us ALL.
From comprehensive public safety to fair housing, from equal rights for our LGBTQ+ community to a women's right to choose, from youth engagement to support for seniors, we all deserve a healthy, safe, and thriving community to call home.
Usalama wa Jamii na Umma
Wilaya yetu imekuwa katika uangalizi wa kitaifa kwa sababu mbaya zaidi: kupoteza maisha kwa mmoja wa wanajamii wetu. Ni lazima tushirikiane ili kujenga upya uaminifu ambao umepotea, kuwawajibisha maafisa na mashirika ya kutekeleza sheria, na kutoa masuluhisho endelevu ambayo yanalenga kupunguza kasi. Ninaunga mkono hatua za kijamii zinazofanya kazi bega kwa bega na mashirika ya polisi kushughulikia matatizo ya kijamii kwa njia zisizohusisha matumizi ya bunduki na pingu. Ni lazima pia tupe kipaumbele hitaji la huduma za usaidizi ambazo zinashughulikia kiwewe kinachoendelea ambacho watu wa rangi --hasa wanaume--wanakabiliana nao kutokana na ubaguzi wa kimfumo. Nimejitolea kutetea sera ya usalama wa umma iliyobadilishwa, inayozingatia jamii ambayo inahitaji haki, usawa na uwajibikaji kuhusu ukatili wa polisi katika jimbo letu.
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Nyumba Salama, Yenye Afya na bei nafuu kwa Wote
Kila mkaaji anastahili kupata mahali salama, afya, na utulivu pa kuishi. Mahali pa kuita nyumbani na kulea familia zetu. Hiyo ina maana kuelewa mabadiliko ya idadi ya watu ambayo wilaya yetu imepitia na kile kinachohitaji sasa hii inatoa. Sawa na maeneo mengine ya jimbo na nchi, nyumba ni suala muhimu katika wilaya yetu. Wengi wa wanajamii wetu hawana makazi salama, yenye afya na nafuu. Hatuwezi tena kupuuza kwamba SD38 ni mojawapo ya wilaya zilizoathiriwa zaidi. Wilaya yetu pia ina moja ya pengo kubwa zaidi la umiliki wa nyumba katika jimbo letu, haswa kwa watu wa rangi. Kipaumbele changu kitakuwa kuongeza ufikiaji wa chaguzi za makazi salama. Nitafanya kazi ili kujenga ushirikiano muhimu na kuleta rasilimali zinazohitajika ili kuongeza umiliki wa nyumba katika wilaya yetu.
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Malezi na Elimu ya Utotoni
Elimu ya utotoni ndiyo uwekezaji muhimu zaidi tunaoweza kufanya ili kulinda mustakabali wa watoto wetu na wa jumuiya yetu. Wakati familia zinapata huduma bora ya malezi na elimu ya utotoni, inaweka kipaumbele kwa ukuaji kamili na maendeleo ambayo yanaendelea katika maisha yao yote. Katika wilaya yetu, familia zinaendelea kutatizika kupata matunzo na elimu ya utotoni ambayo inakidhi mahitaji yao. Wakati sisi kama wilaya tumepiga hatua katika elimu, bado kuna mengi yanapaswa kufanywa ili kuhakikisha upatikanaji wa haki kwa wakazi wote. Nimejitolea kufanya kazi na familia katika kutetea usawa katika malezi na elimu ya utotoni katika jamii yetu. Nimejitolea kuunga mkono juhudi za kuhakikisha tuna walimu darasani ambao wanawakilisha utofauti wa kipekee katika jamii yetu.
Kukuza Jumuiya ya Biashara inayokua na inayostawi
Hadithi ya Wilaya ya Seneti 38 sio tu ya changamoto, lakini pia ya fursa nyingi zilizokosa. Janga hili limechangia changamoto ambazo jumuiya yetu ya wafanyabiashara inaendelea kupata. Biashara zetu ndogo ndogo - nguzo za jamii yetu - na wamiliki wao wamepata hasara kubwa kutokana na janga hili. Wilaya yetu iko vizuri kijiografia na ina wamiliki wa biashara wabunifu na wachapakazi. Kwa mfumo sahihi wa usaidizi na rasilimali, tunaweza kuwa kitovu kinachoongoza na kinachostawi kiuchumi katika eneo letu. Nimejitolea kuongoza maono ya kufanya hili kuwa kweli. Nitafanya kazi ili kuongeza ushirikiano unaoleta uwekezaji kwa jamii zetu na pia kuongeza upatikanaji wa rasilimali kwa waajiri wadogo na wakubwa.
Haki ya Mazingira
Afya ya jamii zetu inategemea mazingira salama tunamoishi, kufanya kazi, kucheza na kujifunza. Wilaya yetu ina mojawapo ya fahirisi za juu zaidi za uchafuzi wa mazingira katika jimbo. Pia tuna viwango vya juu vya pumu na vyeo vya juu katika magonjwa mengine ya kupumua. Ni lazima tutengeneze njia mpya ya kuunda jumuiya yenye afya nzuri ambayo tunaweza kujivunia kupitisha kwa watoto wetu na vizazi vijavyo. Ni lazima tutengeneze mazingira yanayokidhi mahitaji ya msingi kama vile maji safi, chakula, hewa na makazi salama. Nimejitolea kuunga mkono mipango inayokuza nishati safi, kupambana na uchafuzi wa mazingira, na kupunguza hatari zinazohatarisha afya ya jamii yetu.
Gun Violence
It’s time to challenge the narrative that we are powerless to prevent gun violence and that reasonable reform is impossible. Creating change through grassroots activity and influencing policy are within our power.
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We CAN reduce gun violence while respecting the rights of responsible gun owners.
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We CAN expand and strengthen background checks for those who want to purchase a firearm.
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We CAN do more to ensure that guns don’t fall into the hands of terrorists, domestic abusers, other violent criminals, or those who have shown signs of danger toward themselves or others.
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We CAN support candidates that believe in gun law reform.
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We CAN ensure funding for social safety net resources for our youth.
Gun violence is a deadly public health crisis, and I am committed to doing what it takes to stop the assault on our children and communities. I stand with students, families, and fellow community organizers who are fighting to enact commonsense policies to keep our communities safe.
The Right to Choose
I will always work and vote to protect sexual and reproductive health and rights. I strongly and unequivocally support Roe v. Wade and a woman's right to make decisions regarding her pregnancy, including a safe and legal abortion, regardless of ability to pay and oppose any and all efforts to weaken or undermine that right. Abortion is an intensely personal decision between a woman, her family, her doctor, and her clergy; there is no place for politicians or government to get in the way. I recognize that health care and education help reduce the number of unintended pregnancies and thereby also reduce the need for abortions.
I strongly and unequivocally support a woman's decision to have a child by providing affordable health care and ensuring the availability of and access to programs that help women during pregnancy and after the birth of a child, including caring adoption programs.
Stronger Labor Unions
As a candidate, advocating for the protection and strengthening of labor unions and workers' rights is a commitment to championing the dignity and well-being of every individual in the workforce. It means standing firm against exploitation, ensuring fair wages, safe working conditions, and opportunities for career growth. I believe in empowering workers to organize, collectively bargain, and advocate for their rights without fear of reprisal.
Strengthening labor unions is not just about supporting workers; it's about fostering a more just and equitable communities where everyone has the chance to thrive. I am dedicated to enacting policies that prioritize the needs of workers and their families, promoting economic stability, and building a future where every person's contribution is valued and respected. Workers Rights are Human Rights and we are STRONGER TOGETHER!
Honoring our Veterans and their Families
My campaign is rooted in a promise to be a steadfast ally to the veteran community, recognizing their sacrifices and ensuring they receive the respect, support, and opportunities they deserve. I am committed to ensuring that veterans and their families’ voices are integral to policy decisions, particularly in areas like healthcare, education, and employment. I will champion veteran-friendly legislation, enhance support networks, and organize community engagement efforts that acknowledge and address the unique challenges veterans face. In recognizing the sacrifices made by our service members and their families, our gratitude must translate into concrete actions and policies that address their needs. Through dedicated advocacy and tangible actions, I aim to create a supportive environment that honors their service.