A Vision for the 78th District
About the 78th
Following the 2020 decennial census, the new map of the 78th District took effect. The neighborhoods now include Gravois Park, Benton Park West, Fox Park, Tower Grove East, Compton Heights, Lafayette Square, McKinley Heights, Peabody Darste Webb, Downtown St.Louis, Carr Square, Columbus Square, St. Louis Place, & Old North.
A Vision for the Future
I will work to create a better Missouri by prioritizing the issues YOU care about
GROW
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I am dedicated to creating jobs by providing essential resources that support the growth and expansion of small businesses throughout the 78th District, fostering a thriving local economy.
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My vision includes transforming communities through equitable development, ensuring all neighborhoods receive equal opportunities and benefits from our collective progress.
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I plan to bring businesses and residents back to the downtown area with initiatives based on bringing economic justice, aiming for a balanced and inclusive urban revival.
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Implementing sustainable and climate-friendly improvements to our key infrastructure and utility systems is a priority for me, reflecting my commitment to environmental responsibility and long-term community well-being.
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I aim to attract new industries from corporations who are willing to pay their fair share, believing this approach will create a more robust economic environment and job opportunities for our citizens.
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Prioritizing hardworking people is at the core of my agenda; I am working tirelessly to ensure that every worker in St. Louis is paid a fair, living wage, recognizing and valuing their contributions to our community.
CHANGE
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I am committed to increasing funding for early childhood development programs, recognizing the critical impact of early education on lifelong learning and success.
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I will support and work towards increasing the number of existing childhood care centers, ensuring more families have access to quality child care options.
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Providing quality senior care and expanding access to in-home care services is a priority for me, ensuring our elderly population receives the respect and care they deserve.
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I plan to improve child care assistance programs for low and middle-income families, making quality child care more affordable and accessible to those who need it most.
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I aim to increase awareness of family-based programs such as the Missouri WIC program, ensuring families are well-informed about the resources available to them.
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Creating sustainable access to healthcare is a key goal, and I plan to do this by increasing the footprint of triage and urgent care facilities, enhancing healthcare accessibility for all.
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I strongly believe in keeping Missourian’s decisions about their bodies between patients and physicians, upholding the right to personal and private healthcare decisions.
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Supporting state-wide initiatives that reduce healthcare cost burdens on families is essential to me, as I strive to make healthcare more affordable for every citizen.
BUILD
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I am focused on providing fair incentives for both commercial and affordable housing development, fostering a balanced approach to urban growth and housing accessibility.
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Protecting renters' rights is a key priority, and I plan to implement measures to penalize absent landlords who neglect their responsibilities and tenants.
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I will support and work to increase the number of organizations that offer programs assisting unhoused populations, acknowledging the urgent need for compassionate and effective solutions to homelessness.
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My agenda includes funding programs that aim to increase safe community spaces in neighborhoods, enhancing the quality of life and fostering a sense of community and security.
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Protecting Missouri voices is crucial, and I am committed to ensuring essential avenues like the initiative petition are safeguarded at the State level, maintaining a robust democratic process.
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I will work to ensure election institutions such as party primaries remain fair and accessible to all voters, upholding the integrity and inclusivity of our electoral system.
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I am dedicated to increasing voting rights for populations at risk of disenfranchisement, including youth, seniors, the formerly incarcerated, and detainees, ensuring every citizen has a voice in our democracy.
