"Our communities are resilient, but they deserve better—better healthcare, better schools, and better opportunities. We can build an Ohio where everyone has the tools to succeed, no matter their background or zip code."
Healthcare:
I believe healthcare is a human right. As a type 1 diabetic, I’ve faced the challenge of affording life-saving medication. I worked full-time while pursuing my education, just to pay for insulin, often still falling into debt. Too many Americans must ration medicine due to profit-driven healthcare. No one should have to choose between food or health, nor go into debt for essential care. Ohioans deserve better, and I’m committed to:
Education:
Every child deserves access to quality education, regardless of where they live. Teachers also deserve fair pay for the critical roles they play in students’ lives. I support:
Small Businesses & Workers’ Rights:
Small businesses drive our economy, yet too often they lack necessary support. I watched my father struggle to keep his restaurant afloat with little assistance. I am committed to helping small business owners thrive in a post-pandemic economy by:
Climate Change:
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges we face today. We can fight it while investing in clean energy and preserving jobs. I support:
Affordable Housing:
Ohioans are struggling with rising rents and housing costs. Low-income residents, seniors, and communities of color are hit hardest. I support:
Transportation & Infrastructure:
As Columbus grows, reliable public transit is essential. With rising fuel costs, many Ohioans depend on public transportation. I support:
I believe healthcare is a human right. As a type 1 diabetic, I’ve faced the challenge of affording life-saving medication. I worked full-time while pursuing my education, just to pay for insulin, often still falling into debt. Too many Americans must ration medicine due to profit-driven healthcare. No one should have to choose between food or health, nor go into debt for essential care. Ohioans deserve better, and I’m committed to:
- Reducing prescription drug costs and capping prices on life-saving medications
- Expanding Medicaid
- Advocating for Medicare for All
- Declaring racism as a public health crisis
- Supporting free maternal care and baby formula vouchers for new mothers
Education:
Every child deserves access to quality education, regardless of where they live. Teachers also deserve fair pay for the critical roles they play in students’ lives. I support:
- Increasing educator salaries
- Establishing emergency funds for struggling teachers
- Ensuring proper support for students with disabilities
- Renovating outdated schools
- Launching free career-readiness programs for high school students
- Providing free mental health services for students and staff
Small Businesses & Workers’ Rights:
Small businesses drive our economy, yet too often they lack necessary support. I watched my father struggle to keep his restaurant afloat with little assistance. I am committed to helping small business owners thrive in a post-pandemic economy by:
- Increasing access to micro-loans, loans, and grants
- Hosting free entrepreneurship seminars
- Offering more relief grants for pandemic-impacted businesses
- Supporting minority entrepreneurs with resources and funding
- Advocating for workers’ rights, including collective bargaining and union protections
Climate Change:
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges we face today. We can fight it while investing in clean energy and preserving jobs. I support:
- The Green New Deal
- Converting COTA buses to renewable energy
- Investing in wind and solar industries
- Offering grants for vulnerable communities to adopt renewable energy
- Repealing House Bill 6
- Supporting urban reforestation to combat heat islands
- Hosting job expos for blue-collar workers
Affordable Housing:
Ohioans are struggling with rising rents and housing costs. Low-income residents, seniors, and communities of color are hit hardest. I support:
- Ending redlining and unfair housing practices
- Providing rent relief for low-income residents
- Easing financial restrictions for first-time homeowners
- Expanding housing services and building more shelters
- Protecting renters and homeowners from predatory practices
- Investing in more affordable housing
Transportation & Infrastructure:
As Columbus grows, reliable public transit is essential. With rising fuel costs, many Ohioans depend on public transportation. I support:
- Expanding COTA routes and stops
- Transitioning COTA buses to renewable energy
- Offering discounts to first-time riders
- Renovating roads and sidewalks
- Advocating for an Amtrak system to improve regional connectivity