UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE
Every person in New Jersey’s 12th District deserves access to quality healthcare without fear of bankruptcy or denial due to pre-existing conditions.
Support Medicare for All
Legislation in Congress that guarantees comprehensive coverage, including dental, vision, and mental health services.
Addressing Tough Choices
The current system forces families to choose between medication and groceries. We can and must do better.
Transition to a Single-Payer System
This would eliminate insurance company bureaucracy, reduce overall costs, and improve health outcomes.
GOOD PAYING JOBS & LIVABLE WAGES
No one working full-time should live in poverty.
Raise the Federal Minimum Wage
Increase to $17/hour, indexed to inflation.
Support Strong Union Protections
Uphold collective bargaining rights that have built America’s middle class.
Invest in Green Jobs
Focus on infrastructure projects that offer prevailing wages and long-term career pathways.
Ensure Worker Protections
Guarantee paid family leave, sick days, and retirement security for New Jersey workers.
Close Tax Loopholes
Eliminate incentives for corporations that ship jobs overseas.
HOUSING / AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Working families in NJ-12 should not be priced out of their own communities. Housing costs should not exceed 30% of income.
Support the Homes for All Act
Advocate for comprehensive housing solutions.
Expand Funding for Affordable Housing
Increase resources for development and first-time homebuyer assistance programs.
Strengthen Tenant Protections
Safeguard against predatory landlords and unjust evictions.
Implement Rent Stabilization
Cap rent increases and enhance rent control measures.
Invest in Public Housing
Address infrastructure and maintenance issues to ensure safe living conditions.
ACCESS TO EXCELLENT EDUCATION REGARDLESS OF ZIP CODE
Every child deserves a world-class education, whether they live in Princeton or Trenton.
End Inequitable School Funding
Move away from the property tax-based funding model.
Increase Federal Funding for Title I Schools
Ensure equitable resource distribution.
Make Community College Tuition-Free
Alleviate the student loan debt burdening an entire generation.
Pay Teachers Professional Salaries
Recognize their vital role in society.
Invest in School Infrastructure
Provide up-to-date technology, arts programs, and vital support services.
Expand Internship Opportunities
Close the graduation-to-employment gap with paid corporate internships and entry-level jobs.
CLIMATE JUSTICE & CLEAN ENERGY
Every community in New Jersey’s 12th District deserves a safe, healthy environment and the opportunity to benefit from the transition to a clean energy economy.
Commit to 100% Clean Energy
Support legislation that moves the U.S. to 100% renewable electricity by 2035 and a zero-carbon economy by 2050.
Environmental Justice
Low-income and historically marginalized communities should not bear the brunt of pollution and climate impacts. We must invest in these communities first.
Invest in Green Infrastructure
Fund public transit, modern energy-efficient buildings, and resilient water and energy systems that create local, unionized jobs.
Protect Natural Resources
Enforce stronger regulations on air and water pollution, safeguard wetlands, forests, and coastal areas, and support sustainable farming practices.
Support Workers in the Transition
Ensure workers in fossil fuel industries have access to retraining programs, good-paying jobs in renewable energy, and union protections.
Fight Climate Change Globally
Promote international cooperation on emissions reductions, climate adaptation, and support for countries most affected by global warming.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Safe communities require investment in people, not just policing.
Fund Mental Health Crisis Teams
Invest in violence interruption programs and youth services.
Support Community Policing
Build trust between law enforcement and neighborhoods.
Address Root Causes of Crime
Focus on job creation, education, and poverty alleviation.
Invest in Gun Violence Prevention
Implement universal background checks and restrictions on assault weapons.
Enhance Technology for Law Enforcement
Combat auto theft through increased funding and resources.
Support Diverse Recruitment
Fund alternative routes to police academy for underrepresented candidates.
IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY
ICE has operated with insufficient oversight, impacting families and communities across NJ-12.
Support the New Way Forward Act
Reshape immigration enforcement with accountability and humanity.
End Local Law Enforcement Cooperation with ICE
Foster a safe environment for immigrant communities to report crimes.
Oppose Mass Deportations
Protect families who are part of our communities.
Create Pathways to Citizenship
For Dreamers, essential workers, and long-term residents.
Ensure Due Process Protections
Eliminate detention quotas which treat individuals as profit centers.
DEFENDING DEMOCRACY AGAINST AUTHORITARIANISM
Our democracy is threatened by those who seek to concentrate power and silence dissent.
Defend Constitutional Checks and Balances
No president is above the law.
Protect Voting Rights
Expand access through automatic registration, early voting, and vote-by-mail options.
Oppose Political Retaliation
Defend the rights of civil servants, journalists, and free speech advocates.
Support an Independent Judiciary
Resist the politicization of the Department of Justice.
Stand Against Federal Overreach
Protect blue states and sanctuary cities from punitive measures.
Defend Fundamental American Values
Uphold freedom of press, assembly, and protest.