Position/philosophy statement
For me, there are four necessities that all people require to live a quality life – affordable and accessible healthcare, access to healthy and nutritious food, fair and affordable housing, and a quality, first-class education.
Current Occupation
U.S. Representative, 12th District of North Carolina
Age (optional)
79
Campaign Phone
704-771-3111
Campaign Youtube URL
I am currently serving my 6th term representing the 12th District of North Carolina in the U.S. House of Representatives. I began my civic career by becoming the first African American woman ever elected to the Greensboro City School Board. I then served 9 years on the Greensboro City Council, followed by 10 terms in the N.C. General Assembly. After winning a special election in 2014, I was sworn in as the 100th woman elected to the 113th Congress. I am a stakeholder representative who fights to make Congress focus on the issues that matter most to you. What matters to you matters to me. I am an accessible and available representative who encourages and invites you to come to the table.
Affordable, accessible healthcare is one of the biggest issues facing my constituents, as Republican cuts to Medicaid and Medicare have increased costs and kicked people off their insurance. I will continue my work to lower costs for the people of Charlotte-Mecklenburg, having already voted this year to restore the Affordable Care Act tax credits. I am also focusing on the Momnibus Act, which will address the Black maternal health crisis in this country.
SNAP and WIC have been under attack, and I’m prioritizing their continued funding. My work on the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act, to secure critical HBCU funding, will continue. I’m committed to raising the minimum wage, and will continue my focus there.
We must strengthen the middle class in order to build a stronger American economy. This includes investing in public education and job training programs so businesses can hire a skilled workforce. We need to give small businesses tax cuts and easier access to capital so they can expand and create jobs. I support giving more tax cuts to the middle class and raising the minimum wage – indexing it to the rate of inflation.
When it comes to serving the people, there’s no time for partisan back-and-forth. We must prioritize our work and our time. Keeping the government functioning is Congress’ and the White House’s most basic responsibility. I am proud of my ability to reach across the aisle and collaborate effectively with my colleagues in Congress. I am a proud co-founder of the Congressional Bipartisan HBCU Caucus, as well as the bipartisan Black Maternal Health Caucus. I look forward to continuing my bipartisan work in my 7th Congressional term.
North Carolina has seen first-hand that the health of the environment directly relates to the health of its citizens and economy. As a member of the Congressional Safe Climate Caucus, I am pushing for strong and proactive environmental policies that combat climate change, curb pollution, invest in renewable energy, and promote sustainable development solutions. I believe it's time to start investing in more renewable energy sources and develop new green technologies. Investing in energy and the environment is effectively investing in the economy.
I have always strived to be a Congresswoman who opens doors of opportunity for all and I have been very outspoken on issues that matter to my constituents. I have been a champion for public education, a leader on women’s issues and worker’s rights and a strong voice for equal rights for People of Color, the LGBTQ+ community and other marginalized groups.
Good people make good decisions for the good people that we serve. Your representative in Congress will be making decisions for you, so make sure you send the person who is going to make the right ones. I am the only candidate in my primary race who lives and votes in the 12th district. I will continue to speak up, stand up, and even act up, for you, my neighbors and friends in the 12th District. If you allow me to represent you, you WILL be represented.
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