I made history when I joined this body, and am proud of the work I’ve done to deliver for working class people. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the financial devastation that followed, and the country's racial reckoning, I’ve fought tirelessly for a more just Philadelphia that leaves no one behind. And I’m only getting started.”
Philadelphians deserve an economy that works for all, not just the wealthy and well-connected. In the City Council, I have fought for policies that would allow us to make deep investments in the public services that our communities need to thrive: our schools, libraries, parks and recreation centers, and mental health services.
Every Philadelphian deserves a safe, affordable place to live and not live in fear of it being taken away. But right now in Philadelphia, rental unit and first-time home prices are skyrocketing and residents are being pushed out of their communities. With many of our seniors and low-income residents on the brink of homelessness, it’s time to fight back.
As a lifelong North Philadelphian, my daughters and I are no stranger to the devastating impacts of the gun violence crisis. As a city, we must treat gun violence like the public health crisis that it is, and align our communities around a courageous, bold vision to address it.
I believe that the right to an abortion is one of our most essential freedoms–one that allows us to govern our bodies and the course of our lives.
