Tennessee House of Representatives District 45
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Mandy Cook
(Dem)
What are the top two or three issues you would prioritize if elected, and what specific actions would you take to address them at the state level?
How will you ensure transparency in your decision-making and keep constituents informed and engaged throughout your term?
How will you ensure that the voices of all constituents, including those who may disagree with you, are represented in your work?
What changes, if any, would you support to improve public education in Tennessee?
Campaign Phone
6158525380
1) TN has the highest maternal death rate in the country, due to low access and legal restrictions on reproductive healthcare. I would work to strengthen the medical emergency exceptions to abortion care, retain OB/GYN's in the state, and expand access to care - increasing rural birth centers and expanding OB services statewide.
2) Ending TN's attacks on our immigrant communities. Cancelling contracts between our local law enforcement and ICE (aka 287(g) contracts), preventing the construction of detention facilities in TN, & allowing undocumented individuals to integrate through things like access to obtaining a driver's license.
3) Make TN an affordable place to call home- raise the minimum wage and end the grocery tax.
By being an accessible representative. This means being willing to be seen in the broad community, not just in circles whose politics align with mine. Regularly surveying constituents about their concerns and needs, and collaborating to find solutions and think creatively together.
Ensuring all constituents have a voice requires deep listening- being willing to actively hear and understand where a person is coming from and what motivates them. Hearing and advocating for one voice does not mean silencing another. My belief is that we are building a new generation of representatives who will work tirelessly to bring our communities back together instead of leaning into division and fear as political tools. My most important job will be to listen to what Tennesseans actually need and to deliver it.
1) End school vouchers and fund PUBLIC schools properly
2) Protect the separation of religion and public schools, ending the push for religious indoctrination within TN schools. Many state legislators are attempting to pass laws mandating schools participate in Christian Nationalist agendas. All students have a right to an education free from religious dogma and oppression.
3) Protect ALL TN students' right to an education, regardless of immigration status.
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