ISSUES
PROTECTING REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
Our rights are under constant attack. I see this as a direct reflection of who is representing us. Last year, an Executive Council that is 60% male defunded Planned Parenthood, a critical resource for reproductive healthcare. It’s time for change.
STRONG PUBLIC SCHOOLS
As a member of the Board of Aldermen in Nashua, I have advocated for funding for our schools each year to meet the needs of our students. At the state level, we need to ensure our leaders not only understand the public education system but hold it as a critical part of our community values. We must support our students with a strong public education as they grow into critical thinkers who are able to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
New Hampshire has a housing problem. Housing is expensive, and our market is not sustainable. We need affordable housing solutions to ensure that every Granite Stater has a place to call home that they can afford. In Nashua, I worked to create an Affordable Housing Trust Fund to support affordable housing projects in the city. In Concord, we must continue to promote and expand access to housing that is safe and affordable.
ECONOMIC VIBRANCY
Good-paying jobs right in our communities are the backbone of America. As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical that we support our small businesses. In New Hampshire where tourism is the foundation of our economic engine, we need to find ways to support our restaurant, lodging, and recreation businesses as they continue to rebuild. My parents ran a small cafe in Lakes Region growing up, so I know keenly what tourism means to rural communities.
A GREENER NEW HAMPSHIRE
Protecting our environment should be a priority of our leaders, and it has been one of mine in my role as Nashua Alderwoman at-Large. As a member of the Energy and Environment committee, I have worked to install solar panels on city buildings, hire an energy manager, and shift city buses to green energy.
COMMUTER RAIL + ROADS
Key among the values of a greener New Hampshire is bringing commuter rail to our state, which will both spur innovation and expansion of the local economy, but also reduce the wear, tear, and congestion on our roadways. But we can’t just focus solely on rail. Our roadways and bridges need a long-term plan to ensure they are maintained to the highest standard. It is more critical than ever to make sure we have a solid, 10-year transportation plan.