R.I.S.E. (Building a Better Future for District 63)

R - Responsibility

• Ethical Leadership

  • The Government exists as a contract between the people and itself to provide services that will facilitate the guarantee of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

  • All legislative decisions must be based on the moral guidance that the previous statement creates

• Support the Constitution

  • “All people are created equal”

  • Support current amendments to the Virginia Constitution and those to be added

  • Clean up outdated language in the Virginia Constitution

• Government Accountability and Transparency

  • Put the Service back into Public Service

I - Infrastructure

• Investing in Roads

  • Assist in planning for the District’s expected growth

  • Aid in the development of solutions for traffic congestion points

• Teamwork

  • Work together - Consult leadership in other Districts to see how others have solved similar issues

• Sustainable Growth

  • Affordable housing is a key necessity in District 63 and surrounding areas

S - Social Services

• Veterans

  • Ensure veterans have access to services they need

  • Create opportunities for veterans to contribute to the community

  • Ensure the families of veterans are always supported

• First Responders

  • Make sure each first responder has what they need to be successful

  • Help create new solutions to address staffing issues

  • Make sure families of first responders have a support structure

• Education

  • Improving schools by focusing on infrastructure

  • Supporting teachers by promoting competitive pay

  • Expanding job training

• Healthcare

  • Promote access to care

  • Assist with making sure healthcare workers have access to what they need (i.e. equipment, training)

E - Economy

• Support Small Businesses

  • Lending is key - Small businesses must be able to obtain funds with competitive interest rates

• Assist Farmers

  • Aid farmers who have been impacted by the cancellations of contracts at the federal level

• Aid Impacted Federal Workers

  • Provide services to assist with the unexpected hardships brought on by unprecedented terminations