Crime
District 8 has one of the highest crime rates in North Carolina, and right now, it’s not being addressed by those in power. I love the people here, and I know how painful it can be to see your communities get labeled as dangerous, or worse, for them to actually be dangerous for you and your families.
Agenda
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Those convicted of nonviolent crimes don’t need to be held in prison where the taxpayer foots the bill for their every expense, instead they should work to fix the damage their crimes have caused.
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We need to be harsher on violent criminals, but also make sure their time spent in prison rehabilitates them after their release to end the cycle of crime.
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Harsh punishments for sex criminals who need much longer prison sentences, it makes no sense why predators and abusers spend less time in prison than nonviolent criminals.
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Real consequences for high profile white collar criminals who, far too often, get a mere slap on the wrist for crimes that hurt the American people.
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Protect our children by pursuing the death penalty for those guilty of child sex crimes.
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End child marriage loopholes across the United States.
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Drug rehabilitation programs are essential to combating crime in our communities, and addiction should be treated as a health issue first, and a criminal issue second.
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Stronger fentanyl policies and training for law enforcement to protect both our officers and the public from this dangerous chemical.
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Crack down on human trafficking to keep our women and children safe.
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Increase access to legal protections and resources for survivors of domestic violence.
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Keep guns out of the hands of violent criminals