Amanda Edwards

Criminal Justice / Public Safety Support the expansion of community violence intervention programs, which are proven to make a difference in the safety of our communities. Guns Fight for common-sense gun control measures, including mandatory background checks and a federal red flag law. Government Reform Fight to keep the 18th Congressional District in tact against an ongoing redistricting effort that is an explicit attempt by the Trump Administration to strip Black and Latino Texans of their voting power. Social Services Work to preserve Medicare, Social Security, and other benefits that our seniors rely on to survive – and defend these vital programs against the slash-and-burn tactics of the Trump administration. Economy Expand access to capital, training, and other resources for small business owners. Healthcare Address Black maternal mortality and other disproportionate health outcomes by securing research funding for conditions that disproportionately harm communities of color and working to expand access to care. Infrastructure / Transportation Champion an improved, efficient, long-term funding system to address the unique infrastructure needs of the Houston region – especially the flood infrastructure that is increasingly taxed by major storms. Wages / Job Benefits Strengthen the rights of workers to unionize and collectively bargain, and push back against the Trump administration’s efforts to weaken worker protections. Infrastructure / Transportation Fight to ensure that our disaster systems – from early warning through disaster relief and recovery – have the funding and resources necessary to protect and restore our communities. Civil Rights Champion a comprehensive approach to securing our democracy, including expanding and protecting voting rights and addressing the extreme gerrymandering that suppresses the votes of Black and Latino communities. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Advocate for community-led training and resources to support true community policing practices that build trust and collaboration between law enforcement and our communities. Wages / Job Benefits Fight for a true living wage, because hardworking Americans deserve to earn enough to support their families. Healthcare Fight for health care access for everyone, ranging from plugging the gaps in Affordable Care Act coverage that leave too many residents underinsured to lowering the price of prescription drugs & premiums. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Support reforms included in the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.