On the Issues

Safe Communities

Kimberly believes every Virginian deserves to live in a safe community. In the 82nd District, crime and violence have devastated families and neighborhoods. To address this crisis, communities must first know that their leaders are equally invested in their safety.

As delegate, Kimberly will work with community leaders, individual citizens, and law enforcement to establish innovative crime prevention initiatives, engage stakeholders to promote a law enforcement workforce that reflects the community it serves, and ensure state funding is allocated to adequately staff sheriff and police departments.

Education

Kimberly believes every child has the right to a free, quality public school education, and understands the need to both adequately fund K–12 schools and adequately pay educators. She hears the frustration of teachers and administrators, and knows how necessary it is to have a public school advocate in Richmond. Right now, the 82nd District’s per-pupil spending is below the statewide average in three localities, many students attend school in buildings well over 50 years old, and school systems are forced to resort to fundraising to pay for basic student needs. As delegate, Kimberly will work to increase funding for schools, modernize outdated facilities, and secure resources to ensure all students have the tools they need to succeed.

Reproductive Rights

Kimberly believes the government has no place in a woman’s health care decisions—all decisions should be made between the woman and her doctor. As delegate, Kimberly will protect reproductive rights and ensure women have access to the health care they need.

Economic Development

Kimberly believes effective economic development improves wages, increases the tax base, and helps communities shape their future. Every working family deserves the opportunity to achieve economic security and success. As delegate, Kimberly will work to secure adequate funding for job training in emerging industries, incentivize businesses to hire locally, encourage employers to invest in specialized training, and ensure education and workforce development are accessible to the community.

Food Insecurity and Food Deserts

Kimberly believes food insecurity is a harsh reality for many residents across the 82nd District. People in both urban and rural areas lack access to affordable, fresh food, and food deserts exist even in communities where agriculture is a vital part of the local economy. As delegate, Kimberly will actively pursue solutions to this crisis by promoting initiatives where local farmers sell their produce directly to public schools, and encouraging traditional grocery store retailers to invest in the community.